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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WestJet is adding an ultra-low fare for no carry-on bags
WestJet has announced plans to introduce a new, cheaper fare category, available to those who forego a checked bag. Under its current structure, WestJet offers six fare options: EconoFlex, PremiumFlex and BusinessFlex allow you to change your...
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WestJet welcomes direct flight from Calgary to Seoul
On May 17, the WestJet Group launched its first flight to Seoul from its global hub in Calgary, establishing a direct link between Alberta and South Korea. The departure of WestJet flight 86 underscores the airline's commitment to expanding...
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WestJet inaugurates non-stop service from Calgary-Iceland
On May 16, the WestJet Group celebrated the takeoff of its highly anticipated service between Calgary and Reykjavik (Keflavik), Iceland. The exclusive service, linking the Group's global hub in Calgary to Iceland, not only bolsters the...
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Travelport, WestJet confirm long-term content deal
Travelport and WestJet have signed a new long-term content distribution deal. This renewed partnership between Travelport and WestJet will pave the way for WestJet to improve its retailing capabilities, as both companies start to collaborate...
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WestJet Encore pilots reject tentative deal
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) – the union that represents WestJet Encore pilots – has announced that its membership did not ratify the tentative agreement that was reached on April 8, 2024. The results of the ratification do not...
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WestJet & IAM reach tentative bargaining agreement
On the evening of May 8, WestJet and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the certified union representing WestJet load controllers, reached a tentative agreement on the first collective bargaining agreement...
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WestJet Group & AMFA reach tentative bargaining agreement
The WestJet Group and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) —the certified union representing WestJet aircraft maintenance engineers– have reached a tentative agreement on the first collective bargaining agreement between the...
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WestJet’s transatlantic air connectivity returns this summer
WestJet Group CEO, Alexis von Hoensbroech, recently addressed key stakeholders and community members with an update on the airline's growth strategy and vision for Atlantic Canada at a special event hosted by the Halifax Chamber of...
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