WestJet flight attendants vote overwhelmingly to give union strike mandate
CUPE 8125 -- representing 4,400 WestJet flight attendants – has announced the results of their members’ vote on strike action after months at the bargaining table. With a strong turnout of 97.3% of the members, over 99.4% voted to give...
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WestJet flight attendants continuing to vote on strike mandate for union
WestJet’s mainline flight attendants are continuing to vote today to determine if they will provide their union with a strike mandate. The flight attendants are represented by CUPE 8125 and voting continues until July 15, 2026. Alia...
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WestJet marks another on-time performance milestone
WestJet is celebrating another milestone in operational excellence, securing a place among the world's most on-time airlines for the second month in a row. The carrier earned back-to-back accolades in the Cirium On-Time Performance Report as...
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WestJet hits it out of the park, renews partnership with Jays, unveils co-branded aircraft
WestJet has renewed its long-standing partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays by taking it to new heights – 35,000 feet to be exact. The airline unveiled a specially designed co-branded Toronto Blue Jays Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, connecting...
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WestJet Airlines President Diederik Pen announces plans to retire
WestJet has announced the planned retirement of WestJet Group Executive Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of WestJet Airlines Diederik Pen. Timing is dependent on onboarding his successor, but is anticipated for the...
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WestJet takes off with ‘Cancel For Any Reason’ powered by HTS
HTS' (Hopper Technology Solutions) Cancel For Any Reason ancillary product, is now available on WestJet.com and the WestJet app. Cancel For Any Reason allows guests to instantly cancel their flight up to 24 hours before departure and receive...
Discover Wales with WestJet’s new direct flights to Cardiff
Baxter Media and Visit Wales invites all travel professionals to discover the magic of Wales on Wednesday, May 13 at 1 p.m. (EST). Exciting news! WestJet now offers direct flights to Cardiff, making Wales more accessible than ever for...
WestJet implements near-term measures in response to rising fuel costs
WestJet has advised that it is “implementing near-term measures” in response to rising fuel costs as the aviation industry responds to ongoing supply chain challenges due to strained access in the Strait of Hormuz. The airline said that...
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WestJet adds more seamless global connectivity with new interline booking capabilities
WestJet guests can now book interline itineraries comprised of both WestJet and interline partner segments through the airline's website and contact centre. The enhancement will allow WestJet guests to eventually access hundreds of new...
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WestJet adds fuel surcharge on some bookings
WestJet has advised that it will implement a $60 fee on companion voucher bookings in response to the continuing rise of fuel prices. The new fee, which the airline said is temporary, will take effect on April 8. It also said that all...
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