Angry over cramped WestJet seats? How backlash shows a regulation gap

The airline has said its reconfigured cabins underwent 'an extensive safety and certification process' and were signed off by ...

Canadian budget airline that flies to 19 U.S. states reverses major decision

A recent airline story caught my attention in a way that went far beyond fare sales or flashy new routes. As someone who spends a lot of time thinking about what actually makes a flight bearable, I ...

WestJet speeds review of non-reclinable seats amid passenger backlash

By Allison Lampert Jan 13 (Reuters) - WestJet Airlines is speeding up a review of its non-adjustable economy seats to as early as this week, following a highly publicized backlash by passengers ...
Airways

WestJet Rolls Back New Cabin Layouts After Backlash

WestJet reverses its decision to retrofit some of its Boeing 737 fleet with 180 seats after major backlash from left to right ...
Business Wire

WestJet Cabin Crew to Attend Pilot Rally, Support Their Bargaining Efforts

CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Members of the union representing cabin crew at the WestJet group of companies will attend a rally this morning organized by WestJet pilots. The pilots, themselves ...
CNN

WestJet statement on certification of Encore cabin crew

CALGARY, May 3, 2019 /CNW/ - WestJet today received a certification order from the Canadian Industrial Relations Board confirming the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) as the certified ...
Business Wire

WestJet Flight Attendants Ensure Passenger Safety During Suspected Landing Gear Failure in St. Maarten

Calgary, AB--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CUPE 8125, representing WestJet flight attendants, is commending the professionalism and swift action of crew members following a suspected landing gear failure on ...