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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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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.
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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.
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WestJet and Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada unite to share kindness
Today, WestJet and Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada together are celebrating World Kindness Day through WestJet Connections: Share kindness.
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