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

Beginning December 2024, WestJet and TELUS will offer free high-speed inflight internet to all passengers, leveraging Starlink technology. This marks the first stage of a multi-year strategic initiative to enhance the passenger experience.

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

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Microsoft Outage Grounds Frontier and Other Airlines Nationwide

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

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WestJet and Mechanics Ratify Contract Following Strike

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2024-07-12T13:18:26.612317-07:00

2024-06-28T19:10:44.514597-07:00

WestJet Mechanics Strike Defies Arbitration, Disrupts Travel

WestJet mechanics, defying a federal order for binding arbitration, commenced a surprise strike on Friday evening, causing significant travel disruption at the start of the Canada Day long weekend.

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WestJet and TELUS Partner on Free Inflight Wi-Fi via Starlink Beginning December 2024, WestJet and TELUS will offer free high-speed inflight internet to all passengers, leveraging Starlink technology. This marks the first stage of a multi-year strategic initiative to enhance the passenger experience.

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

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

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Microsoft Outage Grounds Frontier and Other Airlines Nationwide A widespread Microsoft cloud service outage on Thursday disrupted operations, grounding Frontier Airlines and others for hours. Booking, check-in, and access to boarding passes were affected, leading to significant delays and cancellations.

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

Microsoft Outage Grounds Frontier and Other Airlines Nationwide

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WestJet and Mechanics Ratify Contract Following Strike WestJet and its mechanics have ratified a new contract, marking the end of a two-day strike that caused major flight cancellations and significant financial losses for the airline. The agreement was approved by 96% of the mechanics' union membership.

2024-07-12T13:18:26.612317-07:00

WestJet and Mechanics Ratify Contract Following Strike

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WestJet Flight Cancellation Leads to 3-Day Disruption for B.C. Family A WestJet flight from Thunder Bay to B.C. turned into a three-day ordeal after a cancellation caused two layovers and significant delays, affecting a family with special needs.

2024-07-10T19:05:07.529416-07:00

WestJet Flight Cancellation Leads to 3-Day Disruption for B.C. Family

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B.C. Tribunal Rules on Compensation After WestJet Strike-Related Flight Cancellation The British Columbia small claims tribunal has ruled that passengers affected by the WestJet strike-related flight cancellation are to be reimbursed for hotel and meal expenses but are not eligible for additional compensation.

2024-07-10T15:07:31.611708-07:00

B.C. Tribunal Rules on Compensation After WestJet Strike-Related Flight Cancellation

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WestJet Cargo Introduces 50% Discount Shipping for Canadian Universities WestJet Cargo's new Campus'Air program offers a 50% discount on domestic freight rates for students and staff at select Canadian universities, facilitating cost-effective shipping solutions.

2024-07-09T05:07:04.185434-07:00

WestJet Cargo Introduces 50% Discount Shipping for Canadian Universities

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WestJet Faces Operational Issues Following Week-Long Mechanics Strike WestJet continues to grapple with operational disruptions a week after a mechanics strike that nearly grounded its entire network for 29 hours. The aftermath has significantly affected travel plans, with the airline working to stabilize its schedules.

2024-07-07T11:21:08.623908-07:00

WestJet Faces Operational Issues Following Week-Long Mechanics Strike

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Miami International Pipe Leak Floods Concourse with Green Fluid A pipe leak at Miami International Airport's Concourse G caused fluorescent green fluid to cascade from the ceiling at 9 a.m. E.T. on July 4th, leading to significant disruptions.

2024-07-04T11:31:01.643694-07:00

Miami International Pipe Leak Floods Concourse with Green Fluid