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WestJet concerned third-party charges undermining Canada's economic recovery

WestJet today announced an increase to domestic traveller surcharges to account for NAV CANADA rate increases of almost 30 per cent.

Ed and Tamara standing in front of the windows in the YVR boarding lounge with WestJet aircraft on the tarmac

A new pilot taking flight

WestJet and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are embarking on a new pilot project that will incorporate COVID-19 testing for WestJet guests on select departing flights out of YVR.

Joint comment on Transport Canada's Flight Plan for navigating COVID-19

Canada’s two largest airlines and two largest airports welcomed Transport Canada’s long-awaited Flight Plan for Navigating COVID-19 as a major step forward in restarting Canada’s air travel industry by confirming the country’s biosafety standards.

Man and woman flight attendants with Canadian flag behind them

WestJet concludes repatriation flight program with Global Affairs Canada

WestJet today is signifying the conclusion of its repatriation flight program in collaboration with the Government of Canada.

Our statement on seat distancing

As we continue to manage through the ongoing effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that our guests and media may have some questions regarding our reintroduction of the middle seat for sale. WestJet is a highly safety sensitive organization in one of the most carefully regulated industries and every decision we make has the safety of our guests and WestJetters at the forefront.

WestJet announces organizational changes to secure its future

Today, WestJet announced organizational changes that will see the company consolidate call centre activity in Alberta, contract out airport operations in all domestic airports outside of Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto, and strategically restructure its office and management staff.

Billy Nolen, WestJets Vice-President, Safety, Security and Quality standing in front of aircraft

WestJet, safety above all

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic we have been taking many extra steps to ensure the safety of our guests and our crew and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

WestJet Cargo – Connecting what’s needed

WestJet is helping keep critical domestic supply chain lines open during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help meet the needs of Canadians, WestJet continues to fly scheduled cargo operations to its 23 domestic cargo bases.

WestJet statement on operations and network from Ed Sims, President and CEO

Today, Prime Minister Trudeau made an explicit declaration to all Canadians abroad that it is time to come home. Based on this statement and the recommendations to Canadians to control the spread of the coronavirus.