WestJet begins flight cancellations in anticipation of strike
As the WestJet Group prepares for labour action by WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other tech ops employees, the airline has started cancelling and consolidating flights, in order to park aircraft in a safe and organized...
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WestJet acquires two Boeing 737 MAX 8
The WestJet Group has acquired two additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, one from Aviation Capital Group and one from High Ridge Aviation, to be integrated into the airline's operations in 2024. Earlier this month, the WestJet Group announced...
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WestJet Group & ALPA agreement ratified by Encore Pilot Group
Today (June 14), the collective bargaining agreement between WestJet and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the certified union representing Encore pilots was ratified. "We are pleased to have reached an agreement that reflects the...
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WestJet operations remain unimpacted by AMFA ratification results
The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), the certified union representing WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other tech ops employees under the bargaining unit, announced that its membership did not ratify the tentative...
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WestJet welcomes codeshare agreement with Virgin Atlantic
Beginning this winter, WestJet guests will gain access to an extensive list of unique international destinations via London's Heathrow Airport, through the expansion of WestJet's codeshare agreement with Virgin Atlantic. Through this...
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WestJet is getting another Boeing 737 MAX 8
The WestJet Group is acquiring a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from aviation leasing company, AerDragon. The aircraft is expected to integrate into the WestJet Group's fleet and operations in 2024. The aircraft received from AerDragon will add to...
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WestJet Group updates policy on mobility devices in latest report
The WestJet Group released its first annual accessibility plan progress report, one year following the launch of its inaugural accessibility plan. To further reduce barriers and enhance travel accessibility for persons with disabilities, the...
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WestJet Encore & ALPA reach tentative agreement; avoid lockout
WestJet has reached a tentative agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), representing WestJet Encore pilots, on the second collective bargaining agreement between the organizations. The agreement successfully...
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WestJet issues advance lockout notice to ALPA, work stoppage possible
WestJet today has issued an advance lockout notice to the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the union that represents WestJet Encore pilots. As a result of the lockout notice, a work stoppage could occur as early as Saturday,...
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WestJet’s year-round Calgary-Tokyo service starts in October
Westjet has announced the introduction of year-round flights from Calgary (YYC) to Tokyo (NRT). Set to start on Oct. 27, 2024, the new schedule will include three weekly direct flights. Thanks to a codeshare agreement with Japan Airlines,...
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