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  • June 18, 2024
  • Company News

The WestJet Group begins flight cancellations in anticipation of WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Tech Ops employees' strike

This action enables proactive communication with guests and crew to minimize the potential for being stranded and ensures the airline can avoid abandoning aircraft in remote locations.

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  • June 18, 2024
  • Our Statements

The WestJet Group provides a labour update on AMFA

WestJet has made a formal request that the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) and Minister of Labour intervene under the Canada Labour code, on Monday June 17, 2024.

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  • June 18, 2024
  • Company News

The WestJet Group welcomes two additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to growing fleet

Airline continues to expand its capacity with additional leased aircraft in 2024

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  • June 14, 2024
  • Company News

WestJet Group and ALPA agreement ratified by Encore Pilot Group

Today, the second collective bargaining agreement between WestJet and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the certified union representing Encore pilots was ratified.

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  • June 13, 2024
  • Company News

WestJet’s annual Leadership Summit inspires passion and purpose while celebrating success

The day in pictures

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  • June 12, 2024

WestJet statement on AMFA ratification results

The results of the ratification do not impact operations. 

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  • June 10, 2024
  • Company News

WestJet and Virgin Atlantic announce significant expansion of codeshare relationship unlocking further international connectivity for Canadians including multiple points in India

Beginning this winter, WestJet guests will have greater access to global destinations through Virgin Atlantic’s network from London Heathrow WestJet will provide domestic connectivity to the newly announced Virgin Atlantic route between Toronto-Pearson and London Heathrow, beginning in Summer 2025

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  • June 6, 2024
  • Company News

The WestJet Group welcomes an additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, enhancing fleet expansion plans

Aircraft expected to join WestJet Group operations in 2024

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  • June 4, 2024
  • Company News

WestJet introduces UltraBasic

Designed as a no-frills fare option, UltraBasic comes with changes to carry-on baggage allowance and boarding zone modifications

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  • June 4, 2024
  • Our network

WestJet Group delivers continued growth for Edmonton region with largest winter schedule ever

Airline estimates it will fly more than 4 million seats in and out of Edmonton this year further solidifying WestJet’s position as the city’s leading carrier

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