CEO expects government policy to change as more Canadians become vaccinated
The new flights are set to begin in June
WestJet has 27 Max aircraft remaining on order, the company says
Airlines have been in negotiations with feds for months about a sector-specific aid package
After a lengthy review process, Transport Canada cleared the plane to return to Canadian airspace
Max pilots will be required to undergo additional training in flight simulators
Airport is partnering with UBC, which is helping choose the method of pre-flight testing
Airline will begin contacting customers Nov. 2
The airline is also suspending operations between Toronto and Quebec City
WestJet is contacting guests with eligible flights who had already accepted travel credit
Air Canada, WestJet say they provide names and contact information
Air Canada and WestJet conduct pre-boarding temperature checks and require masks on board
WestJet has already halved its domestic capacity
The public exposure alert comes following the March 21 WestJet flight from Calgary to Kamloops
Calgary-based company the latest airline to be hit by layoffs
The marijuana ban will be for staff in certain “safety-sensitive positions” even when they aren’t at work
