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WestJet to offer guests no-charge COVID-19 travel insurance for air and vacation reservations
WestJet is introducing no-charge COVID-19 travel insurance coverage for eligible guests booking travel to Mexico, the Caribbean and European destinations including the United Kingdom. WestJet air-only reservations including WestJet Vacations bookings for travel to and from Mexico, the Caribbean (excluding the U.S.), Europe (including U.K.) and inbound to Canada will provide eligible guests no-charge COVID-19 travel insurance through new partner TuGo®.
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WestJet reinforces commitment to safety with zero-tolerance mask policy
The WestJet Group has announced multiple safety updates including the potential for denied travel and a one-year WestJet Group travel ban for those who fail to comply with the airlines' mask regulation.
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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. The pilot, which we aim to launch this fall, will incorporate current best practices on testing, pulling together industry players and experts to lead in the research and development of solutions that support aviation safety and slow the spread of COVID-19.
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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. The document is a clear endorsement of biosafety programs already put in place by Air Canada, WestJet, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority and the Vancouver Airport Authority.
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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. We hold ourselves to the highest standard and strive to create an environment as safe and clean as possible and our robust travel hygiene program under the Safety Above All umbrella, details what guests can expect when travelling during the pandemic.
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Keeping you informed about COVID-19 impacted flights
It is our goal to be transparent in advising the public and WestJetters of flights affected by COVID-19. WestJet is the only airline taking the extra steps to post affected flights to external channels and continue to make updates to our blog as new information becomes available.
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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 concerned third-party charges undermining Canada's economic recovery
WestJet is increasing the surcharge it charges for air traffic control services between $4 and $7 per guest depending on flight duration. NAV CANADA is Canada's air traffic control operator, responsible for Canada's civil air navigation system.
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WestJet concludes repatriation flight program with Global Affairs Canada
Since April 4, the airline flew 28 missions across 122,000 miles in collaboration with the Government of Canada to reunite more than 4,000 Canadians with home. The 28 flights operated to 14 destinations to bring Canadians home from the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Grand Cayman, Haiti, Jamaica, Panama and Trinidad and Tobago.
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WestJet announces organizational changes to secure its future
WestJet is making organizational changes aimed at streamlining WestJet for a competitive future following the COVID-19 crisis. These changes 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.
Learn moreWestJet 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 Cargo ensuring Canada’s lifeline reaches communities during COVID-19
The need for blood remains strong and our Cargo operations are keeping a domestic lifeline open for Canadians that need it by continuing to fly blood and blood products across the country for Canadian Blood Services. Each day, as one of Canadian Blood Services cargo carriers, WestJet Cargo transports approximately 300 kilograms of blood products to destinations across the country including; Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Ottawa, Regina, St. John’s, Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver.
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