WestJet flight attendants vote in favour of new collective agreement
It’s a good day for good news as WestJet’s flight attendants – represented by CUPE 8125 – have ratified their new collective agreement with a 90.2% vote in favour of the deal. Alia Hussain, president of CUPE 8125, said that: “This...
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WestJet marks milestone in inflight experience transformation
WestJet is celebrating the completed the transformation of its remaining all-economy aircraft, fulfilling its commitment to update the interior of all aircraft that were formerly operated by Swoop or Sunwing airlines. The cabin refresh...
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WestJet takes off with comprehensive winter sun schedule
WestJet will be offering its most extensive schedule to Latin America and the Caribbean this winter, growing year-over-year capacity by 12 per cent between Canadians' preferred sun destinations and communities currently within its...
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WestJet reaches tentative agreement with its flight attendants
WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing WestJet Cabin Crew, have reached a tentative agreement, bringing an end to the work stoppage and network-wide operational disruption, and withdrawing both...
Flight attendants on strike as WestJet, CUPE fail to reach deal
Early this morning (Aug 2), CUPE 8125 – the union representing WestJet’s 4,400 flight attendants – announced that its members have “officially gone on strike.” CUPE 8125 President, Alia Hussain said in making the announcement that:...
UPDATED ADVISORY: WestJet continuing to cancel flights across its network
UPDATE: WestJet is advising that it has continued to cancel flights today (Sat., Aug. 1, 2026) and advised the following network-wide cancellations: Saturday, Aug. 1 as of 11 a.m. MT – 86 cancellations Saturday, Aug. 1 as of 9 a.m. MT...
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As potential labour disruption looms, WestJet begins parking 737 aircraft
In an update on negotiations with CUPE, the union representing its 4,400 flight attendants, WestJet is advising that as “negotiations have not resulted in an agreement and as a labour disruption approaches, WestJet must begin the difficult...
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WestJet offers flexible booking options as union talks continue
In an advisory on its website, WestJet says that as it “remains actively engaged in negotiations with the union representing WestJet cabin crew, we are offering guests travelling between July 30, 2026, and Aug. 4, 2026 the flexibility to...
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Todd Lindey named Director, Sales for WestJet
WestJet has named Todd Lindey as Director, Sales. Lindey will report to Amanda Ierfino, Vice President, Sales & Cargo, and he will lead the Corporate, Agency, Specialty and International Sales teams, along with Sales Operations &...
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WestJet adds five new routes for winter 2026-2027
For the first time, WestJet is flying to Mérida, Mexico (MID) via its global hub at YYC Calgary International Airport. The weekly route will serve as the only non-stop connection point between the cultural capital of Yucatán and Western...
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