WestJet and the union representing about 4,400 flight attendants reached a new deal after the company made an offer that included a pay bump, increases in meal allowances, and a top-up for cabin crew while they’re on duty.
WestJet Articles
Winnipeg Travellers Get Two New Direct Routes to Sun Destinations This Winter
WestJet is adding two new direct routes from Winnipeg to sunny destinations as part of the airline’s upcoming winter schedule.
WestJet Reverses Densified Seating, Restoring Legroom on Some Aircraft
WestJet says it will remove a row of seats and return to its previous standard seat pitch on a portion of its fleet after backlash over reduced legroom.
WestJet Announces Non-Stop Winnipeg to Iceland Flights
Winnipeg travellers will be able to jet directly to Iceland next summer through a new route offered by WestJet.
WestJet Adds First-Ever Non-Stop Flight from Winnipeg to Costa Rica
WestJet is launching its first non-stop route from Winnipeg to Central America with a new weekly flight to Liberia, Costa Rica.
WestJet Cuts Some U.S. Flights from Winnipeg, Adds New Domestic Routes
WestJet is reducing some non-stop flights from Winnipeg to the United States amid a downward shift in demand for transborder bookings.
WestJet Launches New Direct Flights From Winnipeg to St. John’s
WestJet has announced new direct summer flights connecting major Canadian cities to the east coast, including non-stop flights from Winnipeg.
WestJet Adjusts Carry-On Baggage Size to Align with Industry Standards
WestJet is updating its carry-on baggage size limits to align with international standards used by other North American airlines.
WestJet Expands Summer 2025 Service from Winnipeg
WestJet has unveiled its summer 2025 schedule with expanded connectivity for Winnipeg travellers, including a year-round Orlando route.
WestJet Expands Winnipeg Service, Announces Record Growth for 2024
WINNIPEG — WestJet has announced significant growth in its Winnipeg operations, with a 21% increase in service for 2024.
WestJet Increases Departures from Winnipeg in Winter Schedule
WestJet will offer increased departures from Winnipeg’s James Richardson International Airport as part of its winter 2024-25 flight schedule.
WestJet Cancels Hundreds of Flights Following Surprise Mechanics Union Strike
Tens of thousands of Canadian airline passengers were left scrambling Saturday after a sudden strike by unionized airline mechanics at WestJet resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of flights by the country’s second largest carrier.




