WestJet

• WestJet flight attendants vote in favour of strike as soon as Aug. 2

  A strike by flight attendants would effectively ground Canada's second-largest airline the day before a statutory holiday in many provinces.

  Canada

  Jul 15
  
• Sunwing, WestJet Vacations indefinitely suspend Cuba operations

  In April, the group had announced that it was suspending its Cuba operations until October. On Friday, that suspension was extended 'until further notice.'

  Consumer

  Jun 5
  
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• WestJet flight attendants issue formal notice of dispute after failed talks

  WestJet flight attendants have filed a notice of dispute with the airline following months of negotiations in a process that — if unresolved — could lead to a strike or lockout.

  Canada

  Apr 29
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• WestJet raises baggage fees as Iran war pushes jet fuel prices higher

  Jet fuel prices have skyrocketed across the world since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began in late February, kicking off a broader Middle East conflict.

  Consumer

  Apr 23
• WestJet cuts flight capacity due to jet fuel costs, following Air Canada’s lead

  WestJet has consolidated some flights and shortened seasonal services, and hasn’t eliminated any routes so far but is 'evaluating its summer schedule' with an eye to possible cuts.

  Consumer

  Apr 20
• WestJet adding fuel surcharge to companion voucher bookings

  Beginning April 8, WestJet said it will introduce a temporary surcharge on all companion voucher bookings to help manage the recent surge in aviation fuel prices.

  Consumer

  Apr 3
• ‘Ghosted’: Canadians stranded in Puerto Vallarta say they are abandoned by WestJet

  British Columbians who were stuck in Mexico after violence erupted in Puerto Vallarta say they feel abandoned by WestJet with no help to get home.

  Canada

  Feb 26
• Porter becomes latest Canadian airline to restart service to Mexico

  The announcement follows similar moves by Air Canada, WestJet and Air Transat on Monday. More than 26,000 Canadians in Mexico have registered with Ottawa.

  Canada

  Feb 23
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• WestJet won’t fly to 10 U.S. cities this summer amid ‘notable’ travel decline

  WestJet says several routes to U.S. cities are being suspended for summer 2026 as fewer Canadians are travelling south of the border.

  Canada

  Feb 10
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• WestJet to suspend 5 U.S. routes from Vancouver due to ‘notable decline’ in demand

  WestJet has suspended service between Vancouver and Boston, Vancouver and San Francisco and Vancouver and San Diego as travel between Canada and the U.S. remains down.

  Canada

  Feb 9