Todd Lindey named Director, Sales for WestJet
WestJet has named Todd Lindey as Director, Sales. Lindey will report to Amanda Ierfino, Vice President, Sales & Cargo, and he will lead the Corporate, Agency, Specialty and International Sales teams, along with Sales Operations &...
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WestJet adds five new routes for winter 2026-2027
For the first time, WestJet is flying to Mérida, Mexico (MID) via its global hub at YYC Calgary International Airport. The weekly route will serve as the only non-stop connection point between the cultural capital of Yucatán and Western...
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WestJet flight attendants vote overwhelmingly to give union strike mandate
CUPE 8125 -- representing 4,400 WestJet flight attendants – has announced the results of their members’ vote on strike action after months at the bargaining table. With a strong turnout of 97.3% of the members, over 99.4% voted to give...
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WestJet flight attendants continuing to vote on strike mandate for union
WestJet’s mainline flight attendants are continuing to vote today to determine if they will provide their union with a strike mandate. The flight attendants are represented by CUPE 8125 and voting continues until July 15, 2026. Alia...
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WestJet marks another on-time performance milestone
WestJet is celebrating another milestone in operational excellence, securing a place among the world's most on-time airlines for the second month in a row. The carrier earned back-to-back accolades in the Cirium On-Time Performance Report as...
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WestJet hits it out of the park, renews partnership with Jays, unveils co-branded aircraft
WestJet has renewed its long-standing partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays by taking it to new heights – 35,000 feet to be exact. The airline unveiled a specially designed co-branded Toronto Blue Jays Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, connecting...
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WestJet Airlines President Diederik Pen announces plans to retire
WestJet has announced the planned retirement of WestJet Group Executive Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of WestJet Airlines Diederik Pen. Timing is dependent on onboarding his successor, but is anticipated for the...
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WestJet takes off with ‘Cancel For Any Reason’ powered by HTS
HTS' (Hopper Technology Solutions) Cancel For Any Reason ancillary product, is now available on WestJet.com and the WestJet app. Cancel For Any Reason allows guests to instantly cancel their flight up to 24 hours before departure and receive...
Discover Wales with WestJet’s new direct flights to Cardiff
Baxter Media and Visit Wales invites all travel professionals to discover the magic of Wales on Wednesday, May 13 at 1 p.m. (EST). Exciting news! WestJet now offers direct flights to Cardiff, making Wales more accessible than ever for...
WestJet implements near-term measures in response to rising fuel costs
WestJet has advised that it is “implementing near-term measures” in response to rising fuel costs as the aviation industry responds to ongoing supply chain challenges due to strained access in the Strait of Hormuz. The airline said that...
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