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travel1 day ago•2 min saved

WestJet Reverses Course on Cramped, Non-Reclining Economy Seats

WestJet has reversed its plan to narrow cabin pitch to 28 inches and install non-reclining economy seats after social-media backlash over cramped legroom, saying it will revert to the previous cabin configuration. The move highlights the ongoing tension between lowering fares and passenger comfort as airlines experiment with slimmer seating, and follows broader industry discussions about seating standards and passenger advocacy groups.

via The New York Times|

#airline-industry #consumer-backlash #economy-seating

travel1 year ago•2 min saved

"Traveler Removed from WestJet Flight for Excessive Bathroom Use"

A traveler was removed from a WestJet flight after using the bathroom excessively due to an upset stomach before takeoff. The incident sparked a debate on Twitter, with some supporting the airline's decision and others sympathizing with the traveler. The traveler, Joanna Chiu, expressed her frustration on social media, claiming she was not provided with proper assistance after being removed from the flight. WestJet has been contacted for comment on the incident.

via New York Post |

#bathroom-use #flight #travel

business2 years ago•3 min saved

Last-minute deal saves WestJet from pilot strike disruption.

WestJet pilots have called off their planned 72-hour strike at the last minute after reaching a tentative agreement with the airline. The new contract, which is yet to be ratified by pilots, includes better job security, enhanced compensation, and more flexible schedules. The strike had already caused significant flight cancellations, and the airline is now working on restoring its schedule. The details of the new agreement have not yet been released, but it is expected to set a precedent for other airlines in Canada.

via One Mile at a Time|

#agreement #business #canada

business2 years ago•4 min saved

WestJet Pilots' Strike Causes Flight Cancellations.

WestJet pilots are set to go on a 72-hour strike starting on May 19, 2023, due to the inability to come to an agreement with the airline over a new contract. WestJet has offered significant pay increases, but pilots are hoping to narrow the gap between pilot pay in Canada and the United States. The airline is in the process of canceling most flights between Friday and Sunday.

via One Mile at a Time|

#business #negotiations #pay

business2 years ago•1 min saved

WestJet pilots issue 72-hour strike notice as negotiations continue.

Pilots at WestJet Group have given a 72-hour strike notice, which could lead to travel disruptions during Canada's Victoria Day holiday next weekend. The pilots are demanding higher salaries and better scheduling, similar to the recent deal made by Delta Air Lines pilots. WestJet has issued a lockout notice in response to the union's strike notification, and the carrier wants an agreement that is competitive within Canada's airline industry.

via Reuters|

#aviation #business #canada