WestJet Cancels 900 Flights Following Cabin Crew Strike
WestJet resumed flying after a cabin crew strike, but over 900 flight cancellations continue to disrupt passengers during the recovery.
Aug 5, 20265 min
Airlines
WestJet Reaches Tentative Agreement to End Cabin Crew Strike
WestJet reached a tentative agreement with its unionized cabin crew, ending a brief strike that cancelled nearly 495 flights.
Aug 4, 20264 min
Airlines
WestJet Strike Grounds 645 Flights as BCA Demands Action
The BCA urged federal intervention in the WestJet strike after 645 flights were cancelled, disrupting travel for thousands of passengers.
Aug 3, 20265 min
Airlines
WestJet Strike Grounds 615 Flights in Canada
A WestJet flight attendant strike grounded 615 flights in Canada, disrupting travel for approximately 250,000 passengers over a holiday weekend.
Aug 3, 20265 min
Airlines
WestJet Flight Attendants Strike Over Unpaid Ground Work
A strike by 4,400 WestJet flight attendants represented by CUPE has disrupted peak summer travel over disputes regarding unpaid ground work.
Aug 3, 20264 min
Airlines
WestJet Reaches Tentative Deal to End Strike
WestJet and CUPE reached a tentative deal to end a flight attendant strike that disrupted travel for 225,000 passengers over the long weekend.
Aug 3, 20266 min
Airlines
Aviation Capital Group Leases 13 Boeing 737-10s to WestJet
Aviation Capital Group has signed long-term lease agreements with WestJet for 13 Boeing 737-10 aircraft to support the carrier's fleet expansion.
Jul 14, 20264 min
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Curaçao Tourism Boom Reveals Fierce Airline Competition
Curaçao's record tourism is driven by intense airline competition and diversification from Venezuela, new data from its tourist board reveals.
May 15, 20265 min
Airlines
Alaska, Delta, WestJet Launch New European Routes for 2026
Alaska Airlines enters the European market while Delta and WestJet expand transatlantic routes, adding nearly 19,000 weekly seats on SEA-LHR alone.
May 14, 20266 min
Airlines
Global Aviation Faces Fuel Crisis as Mideast War Disrupts Supply
The IEA warns of an unprecedented energy crisis as a Mideast war threatens global jet fuel supply, forcing airlines to cut flights and raise fares.
Apr 16, 20265 min
Business
WestJet Adds $60 Fuel Surcharge to Companion Vouchers Amid Rising Costs
WestJet will add a $60 fuel surcharge to companion voucher bookings starting April 8, 2026, to manage the recent surge in global jet fuel prices.
Apr 5, 20264 min
Business