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WestJet enhances no-charge COVID-19 travel insurance offering with U.S. coverage
WestJet is introducing no-charge COVID-19 travel insurance coverage for eligible guests booking travel to, the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean and European destinations including the United Kingdom.
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WestJet updates schedule with key sun markets
Updated schedule designed to get Canadians to and from key destinations while supporting the economic recovery of Canada through continued domestic flying. Starting October 4, 2020 WestJet will offer operations to and from 48 destinations including 39 in Canada, three in the U.S. and three in Mexico, two in Jamaica and one in the U.K.
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WestJet statement on flight 652
Since April 2020, Transport Canada has required all travellers over the age of two to wear a proper face covering on board the aircraft. As always, we remain committed to the highest safety standard.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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