All WestJet articles – Page 9
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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.
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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.