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WestJet Signs $3B Deal with Lufthansa Technik for Calgary MRO Facility

WestJet and Lufthansa Technik have entered a 15-year, multi-billion-dollar agreement for engine maintenance services. A new facility in Calgary will service WestJet’s Boeing 737 MAX fleet, marking a significant expansion of Lufthansa Technik’s capabilities in North America.

2025-02-13T09:03:28.697753-08:00

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Microsoft Outage Grounds Frontier and Other Airlines Nationwide

2024-07-18T19:43:00.997214-07:00

Breitflyte

WestJet and TELUS Partner on Free Inflight Wi-Fi via Starlink

2024-07-24T08:49:01.024019-07:00

Florida Today

Florida Airports and Aerospace Facilities Brace for Category 5 Hurricane Milton

2024-10-07T05:48:49.625698-07:00

WestJet News Timeline

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Virgin Atlantic and WestJet Expand Codeshare for Enhanced UK-Canada Connectivity Virgin Atlantic and WestJet are set to launch an expanded codeshare agreement on March 30, 2025, alongside Virgin Atlantic’s new route from London Heathrow to Toronto Pearson. This expansion will improve connectivity across Canada and key destinations, with operations co-located at Toronto’s Terminal 3.

2025-02-19T10:07:43.863123-08:00

Virgin Atlantic and WestJet Expand Codeshare for Enhanced UK-Canada Connectivity

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WestJet Launches Halifax to Amsterdam Service with 737 MAX in May Starting May 29, 2025, WestJet will operate new direct flights between Halifax Stanfield and Amsterdam Schiphol using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The service will initially run five times weekly, increasing to six times weekly between June 9 and September 14.

2025-02-19T05:45:29.981942-08:00

WestJet Launches Halifax to Amsterdam Service with 737 MAX in May

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Virgin Atlantic and WestJet Expand Codeshare for Seamless UK-Canada Travel Virgin Atlantic and WestJet have announced an expansion of their codeshare agreement, effective March 30, 2025. This update will coincide with Virgin Atlantic's new route launch between London Heathrow and Toronto Pearson, enhancing connectivity between the UK, Canada, and connecting regions such as India.

2025-02-17T10:12:32.418204-08:00

Virgin Atlantic and WestJet Expand Codeshare for Seamless UK-Canada Travel

Simple Flying

WestJet Expands Global Reach with Boeing 787-9 on Various Routes WestJet strategically utilizes its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on a diverse network encompassing Europe, Asia, and North America, enhancing its long-haul capabilities and global connectivity. This deployment underlines WestJet's commitment to broadening its international presence and optimizing fleet utilization.

2025-02-15T10:35:33.480769-08:00

WestJet Expands Global Reach with Boeing 787-9 on Various Routes

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WestJet Signs $3B Deal with Lufthansa Technik for Calgary MRO Facility WestJet and Lufthansa Technik have entered a 15-year, multi-billion-dollar agreement for engine maintenance services. A new facility in Calgary will service WestJet’s Boeing 737 MAX fleet, marking a significant expansion of Lufthansa Technik’s capabilities in North America.

2025-02-13T09:03:28.697753-08:00

WestJet Signs $3B Deal with Lufthansa Technik for Calgary MRO Facility

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Air Transat Eliminates Free Carry-on Baggage on Eco Budget Fares Starting Tuesday, Air Transat will impose new fees on carry-on baggage for its Eco Budget passengers, aligning with similar policies by other Canadian airlines such as Air Canada and WestJet. Travellers can still bring a small personal item onboard at no charge.

2025-02-09T12:06:52.511880-08:00

Air Transat Eliminates Free Carry-on Baggage on Eco Budget Fares

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WestJet Ordered to Revise Deceptive Reimbursement Policies WestJet has been mandated to amend its reimbursement strategies following a legal case brought by Air Passenger Rights for allegedly deceptive practices. The ruling addresses complaints about fairness and transparency in the airline's compensation process, potentially influencing industry norms.

2025-01-31T16:31:21.326048-08:00

WestJet Ordered to Revise Deceptive Reimbursement Policies

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WestJet Revives Calgary-Mexico City Route with Boeing 737 Aircraft WestJet is set to resume its Calgary-Mexico City route starting May 14, 2025, with five weekly flights. The service, last offered in 2018, will use various Boeing 737 models, enhancing connectivity between the two cities and offering increased air cargo capacity.

2025-01-13T10:32:52.614788-08:00

WestJet Revives Calgary-Mexico City Route with Boeing 737 Aircraft