Guttentag, Germany! WestJet directly connects five Canadian cities to Frankfurt through Condor Airlines codeshare agreement
WestJet to provide domestic and transborder connectivity to Condor Airlines guests destined for Canada CALGARY, AB, June 24, 2024 /CNW/ – Beginning today, WestJet guests will gain direct access to Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) from five Canadian airports through the expansion of WestJet’s long-standing partnership with Condor Airlines. Expanding upon the airlines’ previous interline agreement, WestJet and Condor will codeshare for the […]
The WestJet Group inaugurates service between Halifax and Edinburgh
Airline continues to bolster Atlantic Canada’s connectivity to Europe with seasonal service to Scotland and Ireland and London, Gatwick CALGARY, AB, June 20, 2024 /CNW/ – WestJet is celebrating the departure of its inaugural service between Halifax and Edinburgh today with the departure of WS46 from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) scheduled for 10:35 p.m. local. The new service marks an important milestone for the WestJet Group as it continues to bolster Halifax’s connectivity this […]
Prepare for departure: WestJet returns to Fredericton with seasonal connectivity to Calgary
John Weatherill, WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, Kate Rogers, Mayor of Fredericton and Johanne Gallant, President and CEO of the Fredericton International Airport Authority sendoff inaugural flight following airport celebration FREDERICTON, NB, June 20, 2024 /CNW/ – The WestJet Group is celebrating the start of nonstop service between Fredericton and Calgary following the departure of WS315 earlier today. Scheduled to operate twice per week […]
WestJet and AMFA mutually agree to return to the bargaining table, preventing further network cancellations
CIRB invites further submissions on necessity of arbitration CALGARY, AB, June 20, 2024 /CNW/ – WestJet today, appeared before the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to discuss the airline’s request for arbitration, in the negotiations process between the airline and the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Tech Ops employees, and to determine next steps. With respect to WestJet’s […]
The WestJet Group begins flight cancellations in anticipation of WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Tech Ops employees’ strike
CALGARY, AB, June 19, 2024 /CNW/ – As the WestJet Group prepares for labour action by WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Tech Ops employees, the airline has started cancelling and consolidating flights, in order to park aircraft in a safe and organized manner. This action enables proactive communication with guests and crew to minimize the potential […]
The WestJet Group welcomes two additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to growing fleet
Airline continues to expand its capacity with additional leased aircraft in 2024 CALGARY, AB, June 18, 2024 /CNW/ – The WestJet Group today announced it will acquire two additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, one from Aviation Capital Group and one from High Ridge Aviation, to be integrated into the airline’s operations in 2024. Earlier this month, the […]
WestJet Group and ALPA agreement ratified by Encore Pilot Group
CALGARY, AB, June 14, 2024 /CNW/ – Today, the second collective bargaining agreement between WestJet and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the certified union representing Encore pilots was ratified. “We are pleased to have reached an agreement that reflects the instrumental value and contributions of our Encore pilots,” said Diederik Pen, President of WestJet Airlines and Group […]
WestJet Class Action Baggage Fee Notice of Settlement Approval
VANCOUVER, BC, June 12, 2024 /CNW/ – This is a notice of a proposed settlement of a class action brought in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. The Court file number is VLC-S-S-197550. The plaintiff alleges that WestJet charged a fee for the first checked baggage contrary to a provision that was included in WestJet’s tariff during the class period. […]
WestJet statement on AMFA ratification results
CALGARY, AB, June 11, 2024 /CNW/ – The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), the certified union representing WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Tech Ops employees under the bargaining unit, today announced that its membership did not ratify the tentative agreement, reached on May 5, 2024. The results of the ratification do not impact operations. “The failed ratification of […]
WestJet and Virgin Atlantic announce significant expansion of codeshare relationship unlocking further international connectivity for Canadians including multiple points in India
Beginning this winter, WestJet guests will have greater access to global destinations through Virgin Atlantic’s network from London Heathrow WestJet will provide domestic connectivity to the newly announced Virgin Atlantic route between Toronto-Pearson and London Heathrow, beginning in Summer 2025 CALGARY, AB, June 10, 2024 /CNW/ – Beginning this winter, WestJet guests will gain access to an extensive list of […]