WestJet To Apply For Federal Wage Subsidy
In a video message released late last night, WestJet’s CEO Ed Sims said the carrier will use the federal government’s emergency wage subsidy program to bring its 6,400 workers back onto the payroll. And while the move will help those...
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WestJet Suspending Transborder, International Flights For 30 Days
WestJet has announced that it will be suspending “scheduled commercial operations” of all its international and transborder flights for a 30-day period as of Sun., March 22, 2020 at 11:59 pm MDT. In a statement on its website, the...
WestJet Dreamliner Takes Off For Maui
“As the Canadian carrier with the most flights to Hawaii, we’re providing a superior experience for our guests flying across the Pacific this winter,” said Arved von zur Muehlen, WestJet chief commercial officer. “WestJet is the first to...