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WESTJET ADDS REPATRIATION FLIGHT FROM BARBADOS

WestJet, in collaboration with Government of Canada, has added a new flight to repatriate Canadians from Bridgetown, Barbados to Toronto on Sunday, May 24.

This weekend’s flight will mark WestJet’s 22nd repatriation flight in collaboration with the Government of Canada. To date, WestJet has returned more than 3,000 guests’ home.

LEEFF PROGRAM

WestJet is reviewing LEEFF program specifics to determine our next steps.

The closure of borders and a reduction of almost 90 percent of our passenger traffic due to the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted the financial welfare of our airline. As a responsible company we continue to take actions to preserve and protect our future to mitigate the impacts to our employees, operations and our investments in communities across Canada.

HEALTH AND SAFETY UPDATES AVAILABLE ON THE WESTJET BLOG

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic we have been taking many extra steps to ensure the safety of our guests and our crew and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Read more about all safety measures and initiatives here.