All WestJet articles – Page 10
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A321 wake upsets 737 departing Los Angeles
Canadian investigators believe wake turbulence caused control problems on a WestJet Boeing 737-800 just after it lifted off from Los Angeles.
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WestJet ULCC launch could slip to 2018
The launch of WestJet's planned ultra low-cost subsidiary could slip to the first quarter of 2018, as it works through the regulatory and labour approvals process.
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WestJet signs for 10 787-9s plus 10 options
WestJet has disclosed a definitive purchase agreement with Boeing that covers up to 20 787-9s.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: WestJet joins ULCC scramble as Canada's skies evolve
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Canada's low-cost giant WestJet seems to have heeded that advice, announcing 20 April plans to launch an ultra-low-cost subsidiary late this year.
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WestJet to launch lower-cost airline subsidiary in late 2017
Canadian carrier WestJet plans to launch a lower-cost subsidiary in late 2017, a move that comes amid heighten competitive pressure from several prospective low-cost start-ups, the Calgary-based airline announces.
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AIX: WestJet gets Tabs on Skycast PED holder
For Skycast Solutions, online entertainment has been an exercise in downsizing – and that’s led to big news at AIX, in the form of a deal with Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet to trial its latest personal gadget holder.
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Air Canada gets green light for flights to Belize
Canadian regulators have approved a request by Air Canada to operate flights between Canada and Belize, according to Canadian Transportation Agency documents.
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Paid contentINSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: V1EWPoint - a review of 2016 and how this year will be different
At first glance, 2017 looks like it will be a tough year. Demand outlook indicators have largely turned from green to amber as we see the potential slowing of the demand cycle. Traffic growth will also be lower in 2017 than 2016, with Airlines facing cost increases from fuel prices ...
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WestJet expects slowdown in 2017 capacity growth
WestJet anticipates its capacity growth should slow significantly in 2017 and that unit costs will continue to creep higher, according to regulatory documents filed by the Calgary-based company on 1 November.
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NewsAir India, El Al and WestJet eye Washington DC service
Air India, El Al and WestJet are all actively considering adding new service to the Washington DC region by 2018.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Credit Suisse says market misread Canada capacity gains
For months, executives at Air Canada and WestJet have defended to investors their recent rapid expansion, insisting new international routes will pay off despite the relatively slow growth of Canada's economy.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Will new secondary transatlantic routes survive?
Airlines have added a slew of new routes to secondary points across the Atlantic, recalling the days before the 2008 credit crunch when such routes were last in vogue.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: 767 delivery delays still impacting WestJet
Last year, WestJet executives lamented that delays at an MRO shop in the USA forced the delay of the carrier’s launch of Boeing 767 flights to Hawaii.
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WestJet exercises nine Q400 options
WestJet has ordered nine Bombardier Q400 turboprops, exercising its remaining options for the aircraft.
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Delta TechOps to provide WestJet with 767 component support
Delta TechOps will maintain a variety of components on Calgary-based WestJet's growing fleet of Boeing 767-300ERs for five years, TechOps announces.
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WestJet to fly to London Gatwick
WestJet will launch flights to London Gatwick airport in spring 2016 using newly-acquired Boeing 767-300ERs, the carrier announces.
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ROUTES: Glasgow predicts 8.3 million passengers over full year
Glasgow airport is aiming to grow its passenger volume around 8% to 8.3 million passengers this year as its traffic gradually recovers back toward the 2006 peak of 8.85 million.
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WestJet and China Airlines launch codeshare
WestJet has launched a codeshare deal with Taiwan's China Airlines.
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NewsWestJet to add four 767-300s, exercise five Q400 options
WestJet will acquire four Boeing 767-300ERW aircraft to launch its first widebody flights in late 2015, the airline announces.