WestJet welcomes first flight from Edmonton to Atlanta
WestJet's first-ever Atlanta to Edmonton flight took off on April 29 aboard flight WS1902 at 00:45 MDT. The launch of the airline's exclusive service marked a critical milestone in growing Edmonton's direct transborder travel options to one...
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WestJet adds non-stop Fredericton-Calgary flights
WestJet will operate new non-stop, twice weekly seasonal service between Fredericton and Calgary beginning June 20, 2024. “The addition of service between Fredericton and Calgary is a testament to our ongoing commitment to deliver on our...
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WestJet adds daily service to Montreal & Ottawa from Winnipeg
On April 8, WestJet celebrated the latest additions to its Winnipeg network, featuring new year-round, daily service to Montreal, as well as increased, daily, year-round service to Ottawa, beginning June 3, 2024. WestJet also announced new...
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WestJet Encore pilots vote to authorize strike mandate
WestJet Encore pilots have voted to authorize a strike mandate. The vote comes a week into the 21-day cooling off period after federal conciliation between the pilots and the company wrapped up. Represented by the Air Line Pilots...
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WestJet successfully lowers fuel emission levels by 11%
WestJet has reported an 11 per cent reduction in its fuel emissions intensity in 2023, compared to 2019. The reductions align with the airline's commitment to responsible growth and the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO)...
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WestJet appoints Diederik Pen as airline president
The WestJet Group has appointed Diederik Pen as president of WestJet Airlines effective April 1, 2024. As WestJet group chief operating officer and president of WestJet Airlines, Pen will continue to report to Alexis von Hoensbroech, the...
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WestJet gearing up for direct flights to Seoul
WestJet has extended its strategic partnership with APG, a leading global airline services company, to South Korea where APG will act as the airline’s representative. Under this partnership agreement, APG will play a pivotal role in...
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WestJet restarts summer service between Toronto & Dublin
WestJet has restarted its service between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Dublin International Airport. The daily summer seasonal service reaffirms WestJet’s commitment to transatlantic connectivity to and from Eastern...
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WestJet, Air Canada slice fares after Lynx Air announces shut down
Lynx Air, an ultra low-cost Canadian airline that launched in April 2022, has made the difficult decision to cease operations. "Tremendous effort was put into the launch, growth and expansion of Lynx Air over the past two years, offering a...
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WestJet recognized as one of Canada’s best employers
WestJet has secured a coveted position among Canada's best employers, according to Forbes Magazine. The recognition is based on a comprehensive survey encompassing more than 40,000 employees across various Canadian companies and...
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