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WestJet slashes flight capacity due to soaring jet fuel prices as US-Iran war keeps Middle East on the edge
A major Canadian airline, WestJet, is reducing its flight capacity. This decision stems from a significant surge in jet fuel prices. The conflict between Iran and the United States has disrupted global oil transit routes. This has led to a sharp increase in fuel costs. Air Canada has also announced route suspensions due to similar reasons.
Air India partners with WestJet to expand North America connectivity
Air India and WestJet have launched an interline partnership, enabling passengers to book single-ticket journeys connecting flights between India and North America. This collaboration offers seamless travel to over 30 destinations across Canada and the United States, enhancing convenience with coordinated baggage handling and simplified transfers.
Canada Air Travel in Turmoil: Over 400 flights delayed, several cancelled as severe winter weather hits major airports and airlines across key cities; check details
Canadian skies faced major disruption as severe winter weather conditions grounded thousands of travelers. Hundreds of flights were delayed and cancelled across the country. Toronto Pearson and Montreal-Trudeau airports saw the most impact. Air Canada and WestJet experienced significant operational challenges. Passengers faced considerable inconvenience due to the widespread chaos.
Canada’s best April Fools’ Day pranks: 5 most hilarious hoaxes Canadians almost believed
Canada's April Fools' Day tradition sees cities and brands embrace elaborate, straight-faced comedy. From the Calgary Zoo's 'House Hippo' to WestJet's 'Flyre Festival' and McDonald's 'McNugget Singles', these pranks blend absurdity with clever references, proving the power of a well-timed, imaginative gag. Even the David Suzuki Foundation joined with a satirical 'Bee-bnb'.
Triangle Rewards–WestJet partnership lets Canadians 'spend once, earn twice' on travel and shopping; here is how it works
Triangle Rewards–WestJet offer: WestJet and Canadian Tire have launched a partnership linking their loyalty programs, Triangle Rewards and WestJet Rewards. This allows Canadians to earn both Canadian Tire Money and WestJet points on eligible purchases and travel bookings. Members can now maximize their rewards by spending once and earning twice across both ecosystems.
Cuba flights cancelled: Air Canada and WestJet suspend service amid fuel shortage
Cuba flights Air Canada: Air Canada and WestJet have suspended flights to Cuba due to an aviation fuel shortage, leaving thousands of Canadian travellers stranded. The airlines are sending empty planes to repatriate customers, with services to some destinations cancelled for the season. This disruption significantly impacts Cuba's tourism-dependent economy.
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Canadian military veteran alleges fat-shaming and inappropriate conduct by WestJet crew during Christmas Eve flight
A Canadian military veteran alleges a WestJet flight attendant made an inappropriate gesture and comment about his weight just before landing on a Christmas Eve flight to Mexico. The passenger reported the incident, and while WestJet apologized and conducted an internal review, they stated compensation was not possible due to insufficient evidence.
This airline will charge an extra fee from passengers to recline their seat
WestJet is introducing a new seating configuration on 43 aircraft, making reclining seats a paid feature in Premium and Extended Comfort cabins. Standard economy seats will have fixed backs with limited recline. This change, affecting aircraft from merged budget carriers, aims to balance affordability with passenger choice.
WestJet passengers shocked and outraged: Now you have to pay to recline on Boeing 737 flights
WestJet is introducing new cabin interiors on select Boeing 737 flights, featuring three seat classes. Passengers in the "Economy" class will find their seats have a fixed recline, with the option to recline only available in "Premium" and "Extended Comfort" cabins. The airline states this change aims to preserve personal space and cater to diverse passenger preferences.
Passengers at major Canadian airports report delays due to kiosks outage
Canadian airports faced widespread disruptions Sunday due to a nationwide outage of border inspection kiosks. An unforeseen technical issue during routine maintenance left passengers stranded and caused long waits at major hubs like Toronto and Montreal. CBSA staff manually processed travelers, highlighting the challenges of automated system failures.
Over three dozen flights cancelled and nearly 300 delayed as Canada grapples with massive travel chaos, hitting multiple airlines due to bad weather
Canada faced significant air travel disruptions due to severe weather. Numerous flights were cancelled and delayed across major airports. Toronto Pearson experienced the most delays. Air Canada was heavily impacted. Vancouver saw the highest number of cancellations. WestJet Encore faced considerable setbacks. Montreal also suffered disruptions. The adverse weather created logistical challenges for airlines and stranded many travellers.
Three airlines hit by cyberattacks in three weeks, Scattered Spider to blame: Qantas leads with most damage
Global aviation faces escalating cyber threats as WestJet, Hawaiian Airlines, and Qantas confirm recent attacks, potentially by Scattered Spider. These hackers exploit social engineering to breach systems, prompting FBI warnings. While flights remain unaffected, millions of customers' data is compromised, urging airlines to fortify digital defenses and enhance employee training against sophisticated intrusions.
Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets US and Canadian airlines in flurry of cyberattacks
The travel industry faces a new threat as the cybercriminal group Scattered Spider breached the networks of several US and Canadian airlines in June 2025. While flight safety remains unaffected, the FBI is investigating the incidents at Hawaiian Airlines and WestJet. Scattered Spider, known for extortion, targets companies and their contractors, potentially impacting the entire airline ecosystem.
Health alert: Measles cases surge across BC Interior, flights, gatherings, and public exposed, health officials urge vaccinatio
British Columbia health officials confirm measles cases in the Interior region. Interior Health urges residents to check their immunisation records. Five cases are identified in Kamloops, Kelowna, Salmon Arm, and Nelson. Authorities contact potentially exposed individuals. They advise monitoring for measles symptoms. Unvaccinated individuals are at higher risk. Health officials recommend vaccination for those born after 1970 without two doses.
Tech firms warn 'Scattered Spider' hacks are targeting aviation sector
Google and Palo Alto Networks warn that the hacking group "Scattered Spider" is now targeting the aviation sector. Though specific companies weren’t named, recent cyber incidents at Hawaiian Airlines and WestJet raise concerns. Known for high-profile hacks, the group poses a growing threat to global transport and critical infrastructure.
YVR flight delays cause travel chaos as Air Canada, WestJet offer free rebooking
Vancouver Airport faced major flight disruptions on May 30, 2025, due to unexpected equipment issues during runway maintenance. Air Canada and WestJet offered free flight changes to affected passengers. Nav Canada implemented traffic management to handle delays, averaging over an hour for inbound flights. While Air Canada's waiver was for May 30, WestJet extended it to May 31.
Booked with Sunwing? You’ll now be flying WestJet; here’s what’s changing
Sunwing Vacations travellers will soon fly with WestJet. This change starts from May 30, 2025. Bookings remain the same for vacation packages. WestJet flights will reach thirteen destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. Flights will depart from major Canadian cities. This integration aims to streamline operations. Sunwing remains the contact for bookings and support.
WestJet halts many US flights as Canadians say ‘no’ to Trump’s America
WestJet Airlines is suspending nine US routes due to a significant decline in demand, attributed to political tensions and reluctance among Canadians to travel to the United States. Air Canada has also reported a slowdown in US flight bookings, redirecting its focus toward expanding services to Latin America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
How Trump's trade war grounded Canada-US flights
Trade wars impacted air travel between Canada and the United States. Airlines like WestJet and Air Canada reduced US routes. Porter Airlines focused on domestic travel. Canadians canceled US trips due to exchange rates and political issues. Flight bookings dropped significantly. Duty-free shops and US tourism suffered. Canadian provinces promoted local tourism. Domestic travel became more popular among Canadians.
After product boycott and travel ban, now Canadian airline stops flights to American city; here's what's happening
Canadian airlines are cancelling flights to several U.S. cities amid political tensions and trade disputes. Flair Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet, and other carriers have reduced service to destinations like Tennessee, Arizona, and Florida. This follows Canadian boycotts and decreased travel demand to the United States, with many opting for Mexico and the Caribbean instead.
WestJet Airlines strike to continue until deal reached with mechanics, union says
Bret Oestreich, president of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, said the two sides will reconvene with a mediator on Sunday. The union represents around 680 workers at WestJet, including aircraft maintenance engineers, who went on strike Friday after 97% of its members rejected a pay deal reached in May. "All we want to do is to go back to the table," said Oestreich. "The strike will be in effect until we get an agreement."
Canadian airline WestJet cancels at least 150 flights following a surprise strike by mechanics union
The strike came after the federal government issued a ministerial order for binding arbitration on Thursday. That followed two weeks of turbulent discussions with the union on a new deal. On Thursday, WestJet said the union "confirmed they will abide by the direction. Given this, a strike or lockout will not occur, and the airline will no longer proceed in cancelling flights".
Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines emerge winners in top US airline survey. Check full list
J.D. Power's North American airlines customer satisfaction survey for 2024 results are out and Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines have hogged the headline.
Passenger claims she was kicked off flight for using the bathroom 'too many times'
A passenger, Joanna Chiu, was removed from a WestJet flight in Mexico for frequent bathroom use before takeoff, citing an upset stomach. Despite having medication, she was removed and not offered a hotel stay or rebooked flight. Chiu alleged that the airline refused to cover her taxi fare to a hotel and called a guard to intimidate her. She resorted to social media for assistance and claimed that she was only helped after publicly calling out the airline.
IndiGo appoints former Canadian airline chief as special advisor
The company operates the brand IndiGo, India's biggest airline by market share. Gregg Saretsky is a member of IndiGo's board.
IndiGo appoints Gregg Saretsky as special advisor
The airline said Saretsky has been appointed as a special advisor with immediate effect.
Canada clears Boeing 737 MAX to fly again
Canada's number two carrier WestJet has said it planned to return its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to the skies on Thursday, after Boeing addressed technical issues and improved pilot training.
Shipping on a jet plane: Amazon buys 11 aircraft for the first time to deliver orders faster
Over the past couple of years, Amazon has been leasing planes to build its fleet.
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