Wesjtet said Monday it would increase its flying by 10% in August, including a return to Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean, though it’s still 75% less than it flew in 2019
Westjet plans return to Europe, Caribbean in latest schedule update
Were Westjet cuts an anti-union move?
Unifor President Jerry Dias did not mince words when it came to Westjet’s latest cost-cutting move. Unifor was in the midst of a union drive among 2,300 Westjet staff who worked at airports and call centres when the axe fell.
Westjet cuts 3,333 jobs in major shakeup
Canada’s Westjet announced a major shakeup Wednesday, eliminating all airport operations except its four biggest centres and consolidating back-of-house services.
IN MAPS: Airlines start their slow recovery
The International Air Transport Association – an umbrella group representing the world’s major airlines – said carriers expect to lose $84.3 billion (U.S.) this year and face a hard winter ahead.
Westjet to offer refunds for some flights
Canada’s Westjet is bowing to mounting regulatory and public pressure and offering refunds on some of its flights cancelled due to the global pandemic.
Transport Minister backs airline voucher policies
Canada’s Transport Minister backed airlines over frustrated passengers, Tuesday, supporting their decision to offer vouchers for cancelled flights during the pandemic, instead of refunds.