All WestJet articles – Page 8
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AnalysisANALYSIS: WestJet defends transformation from analyst onslaught
Financial analysts bombarded WestJet's top brass on 8 May with questions heavy in skepticism.
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WestJet will roll out premium cabin for 737
WestJet intends next year to unveil a new premium product on Boeing 737s that will be business class in everything but name.
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WestJet warns of financially-difficult second quarter
Threat of a pilot strike and higher-than-anticipated transformation costs will push up WestJet's unit costs and pull down unit revenues in the coming quarters.
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VIDEO: WestJet unveils new livery
Canadian discounter WestJet has unveiled a new livery that largely resembles its current paint scheme but with new curves and an updated take on the Canadian maple leaf symbol.
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ANALYSIS: ALPA warns of strike as WestJet readies Swoop
The union representing WestJet's pilots has warned of a possible strike on 19 May, marking further escalation of a labour battle made contentious by WestJet's plans to launch ultra-discount unit Swoop.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Canada to enter ULCC era with Swoop’s June launch
For years, Canada stood largely on the sidelines as the ultra-low-cost airline business model swept with great success across the Americas, Europe and Asia.
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Jetlines cancels June launch
Canadian startup Jetlines has shelved plans to begin flights in June due to regulatory delays and aircraft acquisition struggles, a development that leaves WestJet's Swoop in position to become the country's first ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC).
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AnalysisANALYSIS: WestJet CEO switch reflects company in flux
The abrupt and unexpected departure last week of WestJet chief executive Gregg Saretsky reflects increasingly contentious relations with newly-unionised pilots and other challenges posed by a broad business transformation, say financial analysts.
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Sims succeeds Saretsky as chief of WestJet
Former WestJet executive vice-president of commercial Ed Sims has succeeded Gregg Saretsky as president and chief executive of the Calgary-based airline, effective immediately.
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WestJet faces Swoop hiccup as pilot union files complaint
The new union representing pilots at WestJet has struck out against the low-cost carrier, filing a complaint against WestJet with Canadian labour relations officials.
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Delta and WestJet propose joint business for cross-border flights
Delta Air Lines and Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet have reached an agreement to create a joint business on routes between the USA and Canada.
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WestJet to begin Hamilton-Las Vegas flights in December
Canadian discounter WestJet will relaunch season flights between Hamilton and Las Vegas on 29 December after a six year hiatus.
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NewsWestJet brands new ULCC subsidiary Swoop
Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet will call its planned ultra-low-cost offshoot Swoop, and it will base the unit in Calgary, WestJet announces on 27 September
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WestJet to begin Calgary-Denver flights in 2018
Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet will expand its route network to include Denver on 8 March 2018, when it launches flights to the city from Calgary, WestJet announces.
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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.