WestJet to eliminate non-reclinable economy seats following passenger complaints
WestJet to Remove Non-Reclining Economy Seats WestJet Airlines announced on Friday its decision to remove non-reclining economy seats from certain Boeing 737 aircraft. This follows multiple complaints and viral videos on social media that depicted passengers struggling with limited legroom, their knees almost touching the seat in front. The airline stated that it would revert […]
WestJet airline criticized after agent rips up passenger’s boarding passes during a video of a flight dispute.
A major low-cost airline in Canada is facing criticism after incidents at Edmonton International Airport where agents damaged boarding passes and misinformed elderly passengers about their rights following a flight disruption. In August, Jason Huang and his family, including his 73-year-old father, arrived at the airport, only to find out that their WestJet flight to […]
WestJet adds fee for reclining seats in updated cabin design
WestJet Updates Cabin Interiors with New Seating Options WestJet, the Canadian airline, has rolled out updated cabin interiors for its Boeing aircraft, offering three distinct seat classes and charging extra for reclining seats. The announcement was made on September 23, and the airline plans to have the initial 43 revamped Boeing 737-8 Maxes and 737-800s […]
Canada: WestJet Cancels Over 400 Flights Due To Mechanics Union Surprise Strike
Commercial airlines park their out-of-service planes at Pinal Airport outside Tucson, Arizona. MARANA, ARIZONA – MAY 16: A retired and grounded WestJet commercial aircraft is parked at Pinal Airport in Marana, Arizona on May 16, 2020. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Avril Elfi from OANSunday, June 30, 2024 12:13 PM Canada’s WestJet Airlines canceled more […]
WestJet cancelled 407 flights after union wnet on surprise strike
TORONTO — Canada’s second-largest airline, WestJet, says it has canceled 407 flights affecting 49,000 passengers after a maintenance workers union announced a strike. The Fraternal Association of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers said the strike was inevitable due to airlines’ “reluctance to negotiate with the union” and that members began the walkout on Friday evening. The sudden […]