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WestJet pulls back from Atlantic Canada
WestJet announced it will be indefinitely suspending operations to Moncton, Fredericton, Sydney and Charlottetown, while significantly reducing service to Halifax and St. John's. The suspension eliminates more than 100 flights weekly or almost 80 percent of seat capacity from the Atlantic region starting November 2 and also suspends operations to Quebec City, with the removal of Toronto service.
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YVR and WestJet select UBC as research partner for COVID-19 testing pilot
Under the partnership, the parties will work together to design and implement a research study to test and pilot real-time COVID-19 testing at the airport.
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WestJet enhances no-charge COVID-19 travel insurance offering with U.S. coverage
WestJet is introducing no-charge COVID-19 travel insurance coverage for eligible guests booking travel to, the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean and European destinations including the United Kingdom.
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WestJet updates schedule with key sun markets
Updated schedule designed to get Canadians to and from key destinations while supporting the economic recovery of Canada through continued domestic flying. Starting October 4, 2020 WestJet will offer operations to and from 48 destinations including 39 in Canada, three in the U.S. and three in Mexico, two in Jamaica and one in the U.K.
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WestJet statement on flight 652
Since April 2020, Transport Canada has required all travellers over the age of two to wear a proper face covering on board the aircraft. As always, we remain committed to the highest safety standard.
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WestJet concerned third-party charges undermining Canada's economic recovery
WestJet today announced an increase to domestic traveller surcharges to account for NAV CANADA rate increases of almost 30 per cent.
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A new pilot taking flight
WestJet and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are embarking on a new pilot project that will incorporate COVID-19 testing for WestJet guests on select departing flights out of YVR.
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Joint comment on Transport Canada's Flight Plan for navigating COVID-19
Canada’s two largest airlines and two largest airports welcomed Transport Canada’s long-awaited Flight Plan for Navigating COVID-19 as a major step forward in restarting Canada’s air travel industry by confirming the country’s biosafety standards.
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WestJet concludes repatriation flight program with Global Affairs Canada
WestJet today is signifying the conclusion of its repatriation flight program in collaboration with the Government of Canada.
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Our statement on seat distancing
As we continue to manage through the ongoing effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that our guests and media may have some questions regarding our reintroduction of the middle seat for sale. WestJet is a highly safety sensitive organization in one of the most carefully regulated industries and every decision we make has the safety of our guests and WestJetters at the forefront.
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