WestJet’s von Hoensbroech calls for national aviation strategy
In a speech to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech called for a National Aviation Strategy to address mounting cost pressures and a growing market imbalance that is weakening Canadian aviation's ability to absorb...
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WestJet, Qatar Airways connect with reciprocal codeshare partnership
WestJet has unveiled a new reciprocal codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways that will provide travellers with expanded global connectivity to more destinations across Canada and the Middle East through a single booking...
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Hope Air’s Haul for Hope YYC event raises $140,000
Hope Air’s third annual Haul for Hope event in Calgary – presented by WestJet -- raised a record-breaking $140,000 to help Canadians who must travel long distances to access vital medical care. Held last week, this years' event was...
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WestJet, Tim Hortons brewing up a new blend with new partnership
WestJet and Tim Hortons have brewed up a new partnership that sees the two iconic Canadian brands take off on a mission to enhance the travel and coffee drinking experience in the sky. Starting on Nov. 30, 2026, WestJet guests can enjoy an...
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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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