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Hallo Amsterdam!
Inaugural flight from WestJet’s global hub marks significant milestone in rebuilding the airline’s transatlantic network.
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WestJet to launch non-stop Calgary Seattle service
New destination marks 12 non-stop options to U.S. from Calgary hub by November 2021.
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A note from Ed: Not the WestJet you expect
Many of you have taken the opportunity to write to me personally in recent times to voice your frustration at our current service levels. This update is both a thank you for bringing issues to my attention and an open apology for some of the less positive experiences.
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WestJet names Natalie Farand, Vice-President, Guest Experience
WestJet announces Natalie Farand as its new Vice-President, Guest Experience. Reporting to John Weatherill, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, Natalie will champion a new structure for guest experience innovation, design and delivery.
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WestJet’s first non-stop flight from Calgary to Charlottetown takes off
Today, WestJet celebrated the launch of its new route between Calgary and Charlottetown with the departure and arrival of flight 630 and flight 631 between the communities.
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WestJet gives guests more options via Amsterdam
Airline strengthens codeshare with KLM, adds connections to 18 European cities via AMS across Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom.
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Statement from the WestJet Group, July 20, 2021
Given encouraging vaccination rates across the country, The WestJet Group and the Government of Canada have mutually agreed to shift focus from these negotiations, and away from taxpayer-funded support, to leading the safe restart of the travel and tourism sector.
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WestJet statement on border measures
WestJet is encouraged by the government’s announcements today that prioritize fully vaccinated travellers. Since the onset of the pandemic, we have been advocating for a plan that supports the safe restart of air travel.
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WestJet changing its policy for emotional support dogs
Effective August 5, 2021, WestJet will no longer accept emotional support dogs in the cabin. Moving forward, WestJet will continue to accept service dogs who meet the outlined criteria for training and behaviour and who support those with disabilities.
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WestJet Encore reaches tentative agreement with CUPE
WestJet Encore today announced that a tentative agreement had been reached with CUPE Local 4070, representation for the WestJet Encore Inflight (Cabin Crew) group. Both parties now await the ratification vote to be put forward to membership.
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