“This is devastating news for all Westjetters.” Westjet announced 6,900 jobs would be cut as the world’s airlines ring the alarm over the industry’s future.
“This is devastating news for all Westjetters.” Westjet announced 6,900 jobs would be cut as the world’s airlines ring the alarm over the industry’s future.
Westjet released its reduced domestic schedule as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It plans 1,522 weekly flights to 33 cities across Canada.
Starting Monday, Westjet and its ultra low-cost subsidiary Swoop will launch three days of rescue flights to bring thousands of Canadians home from their holiday destinations.
Westjet will suspend its international operations as of Sunday as the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic exact their toll on air operations between Canada and the rest of the world.
Canada’s Westjet is preparing for a 40 to 60 per cent capacity cut as it copes with a drop off in demand due to Covid-19.
A decision by the President of the United States to ban travel from Europe for 30 days will have a knock-on effect for Canada’s largest airline, Air Canada.