Workers said a change in workplace culture after the airline’s sale was a big part of the organization efforts
CEO expects government policy to change as more Canadians become vaccinated
Nonstop flights from Victoria to Ottawa among service, says WestJet
The new flights are set to begin in June
WestJet has 27 Max aircraft remaining on order, the company says
Airlines have been in negotiations with feds for months about a sector-specific aid package
After a lengthy review process, Transport Canada cleared the plane to return to Canadian airspace
Max pilots will be required to undergo additional training in flight simulators
Airport roles will be contracted out but WestJet didn’t say how many Kelowna employees will be let go
Airport is partnering with UBC, which is helping choose the method of pre-flight testing
Airline will begin contacting customers Nov. 2
The airline is also suspending operations between Toronto and Quebec City
WestJet is contacting guests with eligible flights who had already accepted travel credit
Air Canada, WestJet say they provide names and contact information
Air Canada and WestJet conduct pre-boarding temperature checks and require masks on board
The incident occurred between a WestJet flight and a private plane back in 2019
WestJet has already halved its domestic capacity
