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- Other major nations are making travel accessible and affordable while Canada continues to lag behind. Canadian travellers are fully-vaccinated and should no longer be subject to out-of-pocket testing expenses and outdated measures when returning home from abroad.Medical and local business leaders in Calgary call on the federal government to remove pre-departure testing entirely for fully vaccinated travellers on or before April 1st when the regulations will be updated @zchagla @WestJetNews #cndpoli newswire.ca/news-releases/…
- Effective June 30 at 10:30 p.m. MT, @WestJet confirms an end to the AMFA strike, as the parties have reached a tentative agreement. We are working to safely restore our operations as efficiently as possible.
- The @WestJet Group and ALPA have reached a tentative agreement on the second collective bargaining agreement between the organizations. Both parties now await the ratification vote to be put forward to membership.
- Our network is taking flight to Tokyo, Barcelona, Edinburgh and beyond in 2023 from Calgary! With the launch of our 787 summer schedule, we are expanding our partnership with @FlyYYC, connecting 🇨🇦 to the world and the 🌎 to Western Canada. Read more:
- We are aware that Lynx Air intends to cease operations as of 12:01 a.m. MT on Mon., Feb. 26, 2024. We recognize the immediate impact this has on passengers of Lynx, and are assisting where we can through the following actions:
- Along with @timetotravelca, we join the chorus of voices urging the federal government to implement the recommendations of the Expert Panel's science-based policies for safe restart. @WestJet and all aviation will lead the return of travel and tourism and Canada's recovery.Replying to @timetotravelcaCanadians are doing their part in getting vaccinated; now it is time to provide clear, timely and safe guidance on reopening travel. #cndpoli newswire.ca/news-releases/…
- This evening, AMFA rescinded its strike notice, with both parties jointly agreeing to return to the bargaining table to continue work towards finding a resolution, avoiding further network disruption.
- Beginning in early Spring 2022, @WestJet is adding non-stop service between Calgary (@FlyYYC) and London’s Heathrow Airport (@HeathrowAirport). Read more:
- Congratulations to @gibbonsandy for his promotion to Vice-President, Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs.
- Thank you, Minister Toews (@Alberta_Finance) for your support in ensuring there is a level playing field given the extent our federal government regulates our critical #aviation sector.
- We welcome today’s announcement which will effectively remove pre-departure testing for fully vaccinated travellers as of April 1, 2022 allowing Canadians and the global communities @WestJet serves to safely travel with confidence. Read our full statement: ms.spr.ly/6011w9noZ
- We welcome today’s announcement on the easement of travel and border measures. @WestJet will continue to advocate, based on science and data, for the removal of all measures impacting fully-vaccinated air travellers. Read our full statement:
