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Strike by 1,800 WestJet pilots narrowly averted
The strike by WestJet airline pilots which was to have been called on Friday night has been averted. The company and the union which represents the approximately 1,800 pilots of…
WestJet cancels flights ahead of pilot strike
The WestJet group announced Thursday morning that it had started canceling flights in anticipation of the strike by WestJet and Swoop pilots. This decision means that the air carrier is…
WestJet would still be far from an agreement with the pilots’ union
WestJet chief executive Alexis von Hoensbroech said on Wednesday that the company and the union that represents its pilots remain far apart on key sticking points – particularly wages –…
WestJet planes could be grounded as early as Friday
WestJet airline pilots have issued a 72-hour strike notice to the company and the government, according to the union representing them. The Air Line Pilots association specifies that as early…
WestJet pilots could go on strike from Tuesday
(Toronto) WestJet pilots and their employer continue discussions as the union warns a walkout could occur as early as Tuesday. Posted at 4:52 p.m. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA),…
WestJet Completes Acquisition of Sunwing
(Montreal) WestJet Group’s acquisition of Sunwing’s core airline and vacation divisions became official on Monday, a deal that marks a major consolidation in Canada’s aviation market after a tumultuous year…
Air passenger compensation | WestJet CEO wants to split bill with partners
(Calgary) WestJet is calling on the federal government to allow airlines to recover a portion of the costs for passenger compensation from other airline industry partners, if those partners played…
Inconclusive results after worker negotiations at WestJet
WestJet pilots are preparing to start a labor dispute with their employer starting Monday after an upsurge in negotiations in recent months. • Read also: Feds approve WestJet’s purchase of…
Despite the reluctance of the Competition Bureau | WestJet can buy Sunwing, says Ottawa
Competition should increase a notch in leisure travel – a niche valued by Transat AT – with the purchase of Sunwing and Sunwing Vacations by WestJet. For Quebec travelers, this…
WestJet | After months of negotiations, the pilots ask for conciliation
(Calgary) The union representing WestJet pilots said it asked for help from the federal government after months of negotiations with the airline failed to produce a new contract. Posted at…
An “impasse” in negotiations between WestJet and the union of its pilots
(Calgary) The union representing WestJet pilots says contract talks with the airline have been unproductive and federal conciliation may be needed to avert a strike. Posted at 3:47 p.m. ALPA…
WestJet temporarily suspends flights to Europe
(Calgary) WestJet has temporarily suspended transatlantic service between three Canadian cities and Europe. Posted at 1:56 p.m. The airline announced on Monday that it was suspending transatlantic service between Halifax…
Punctuality | Air Canada and WestJet at the bottom of a ranking
(Toronto) Cirium, which conducts aviation industry analysis, says Canada’s two largest airlines ranked bottom for on-time performance this year. Posted at 6:39 The data company says that among the 10…
WestJet | Flight disruptions persist after outage
(Calgary) Flight cancellations continued on Monday after WestJet’s computer system outage began on Saturday and caused widespread disruption. Posted at 2:04 p.m. The Calgary-based airline says another 31 flights are…
WestJet | The system failure has been repaired
(Toronto) Travelers faced long lines and canceled flights on Sunday when a widespread outage affected the computer system of airline WestJet. Updated yesterday at 8:48 p.m. The Calgary-based company said…
WestJet | System failure leads to cancellations and “increasing delays”
(Toronto) WestJet says a system-wide outage is impacting its operations, causing “increasing delays” across its network and cancellations. Posted at 7:28 The Canadian airline says its contact center is unable…
Competition Bureau concerned about Sunwing acquisition by WestJet
The Competition Bureau has raised significant concerns about WestJet’s proposal to acquire Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines, saying the deal would likely result in higher prices and less service for…
WestJet acquires 42 additional aircraft
(Calgary) WestJet announced Thursday that it is making a substantial addition to its fleet with the acquisition of 42 planes. Posted at 3:16 p.m. The Calgary-based airline said it has…
Purchase of Sunwing by WestJet | ADM fears a loss of direct flights to Toronto
Aéroports de Montréal (ADM) fears that Sunwing’s footprint will decrease at Montréal-Trudeau if the tour operator passes into the fold of WestJet – a transaction that is currently under scrutiny…
Unifor demands guarantees in Sunwing acquisition by WestJet
Unifor says the federal government should block WestJet’s takeover of Sunwing Airlines unless the group makes a formal commitment to create jobs and invest in its workers. The union says…