Canadian Airlines Among Safest in World
by Jen Mallia Last updated: 11:30 AM ET, Wed January 21, 2026 Both Air Canada and WestJet were…
WestJet reverses move to install tight seating after backlash
MONTREAL — In the wake of a backlash sparked by a viral video, WestJet said it will scrap…
Couple seeks doctor’s note for flight as WestJet speeds up cramped seating review
A Winnipeg couple says changes to economy-class seating on WestJet flights have left them facing extra costs and…
Canada to U.S. flight volumes drop
Canadian airlines are avoiding travel to the United States with new data highlighting a 14 per cent drop…
WestJet execs tried cramped seats on flight weeks before viral video sparked backlash
On a calm, cloudy day in Calgary last November, WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech stepped onto a plane…
WestJet passenger says he was ‘fat-shamed’ by staff on flight to Mexico
It should have been a relaxing holiday vacation in Mexico for Dave Rogers and his wife, but an…
WestJet says shorter legroom on some flights will ‘keep costs low’
WestJet says cutting legroom on some of its aircraft helps “keep costs low,” following criticism over a video…
WestJet pauses installing non-reclining seats after blowback — for now
Calgary-based WestJet has paused a move to install non-reclining seats on a big slice of its fleet after…
WestJet pauses move to install non-reclining seats after blowback
MONTREAL — WestJet has paused a move to install non-reclining seats on a big slice of its fleet…
Canada’s WestJet says some passenger data exposed in cybersecurity breach
(Reuters) -Canadian carrier WestJet said on Monday the personal information of some passengers was exposed in a cybersecurity…
Reclining on your next WestJet flight may mean having to upgrade seats – National
Changes are coming to most WestJet flights, including updated economy seats with non-adjustable recline in most areas of…
WestJet responds after customer accuses airline of price gouging following Air Canada’s strike
A customer took to social media to accuse WestJet of price gouging after an Air Canada strike left…