News Items tag as: WestJet

Daily WestJet flights from Kelowna to Seattle start this winter
July 25, 2024 - 3:16 PM

WestJet has announced it will be offering flights from Kelowna to Seattle every day starting this winter.
WestJet flip-flops as Kamloops woman sues over 48-hour delay
July 17, 2024 - 6:00 PM

A Kamloops woman who rented a car and drove home after WestJet stranded her at Calgary airport has been granted less than half the compensation she would have been owed if she'd accepted the airline's 48-hour delay.
WestJet aircraft mechanic strike continues to affect travellers in Kamloops, Okanagan
June 30, 2024 - 10:35 AM

The WestJet aircraft mechanic strike that started on Friday is ongoing and affecting flights in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
Airlines add more flights, larger aircraft on routes between Okanagan, Kamloops and Vancouver
November 19, 2021 - 3:31 PM

With landslides blocking all main highway routes between the Lower Mainland and the southern Interior, airlines are adding more flights and larger aircraft to account for the increased traffic.
B.C. judge approves class action lawsuit against WestJet over baggage fees
January 08, 2021 - 7:30 AM

A B.C Judge has ruled that a class-action lawsuit can proceed against WestJet for charging customers for checked baggage fees.
WestJet offering discounts for domestic flights
August 05, 2020 - 10:37 AM

If passengers book a domestic flight between now and Aug. 10 with WestJet, they may save a few bucks.
WestJet is offering more flights at Kelowna, Kamloops airports
July 13, 2020 - 9:08 AM

WestJet is increasing its flight options in August, serving 39 Canadian cities plus a number of international destinations.
Thompson Okanagan WestJet employees among layoffs as company restructures
June 25, 2020 - 10:50 AM

After announcing a restructuring of the company, WestJet has permanently laid-off employees in the Okanagan.
How B.C. Transit and riders are keeping the buses running safely
March 23, 2020 - 7:00 AM

For some, it might seem odd that buses are running while everyone is supposed to stay home and maintain ‘social distance’ to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but transit is an essential service.
WestJet to suspend scheduled international flights
March 16, 2020 - 9:49 PM

WestJet announced Monday night that it will suspend scheduled commercial operations for all international and transborder flights for a 30 day period, starting March 22.
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News Items tag as: WestJet

Daily WestJet flights from Kelowna to Seattle start this winter

WestJet flip-flops as Kamloops woman sues over 48-hour delay

WestJet aircraft mechanic strike continues to affect travellers in Kamloops, Okanagan

Airlines add more flights, larger aircraft on routes between Okanagan, Kamloops and Vancouver

B.C. judge approves class action lawsuit against WestJet over baggage fees

WestJet offering discounts for domestic flights

WestJet is offering more flights at Kelowna, Kamloops airports

Thompson Okanagan WestJet employees among layoffs as company restructures

How B.C. Transit and riders are keeping the buses running safely

WestJet to suspend scheduled international flights

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