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WestJet Group receives greenlight to acquire Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines

By on March 10, 2023 in Sunwing, WestJet

It’s official, WestJet has received approval from the Government of Canada to acquire Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines. The transaction will combine two distinctly Canadian travel and tourism success stories to deliver new travel options and value for travellers in the rapidly expanding leisure and work-from-anywhere travel markets. The combination will enable both companies to […]

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WestJet launches gender and body inclusive uniforms for frontline

By on September 7, 2022 in WestJet

WestJet celebrated the launch of its new uniform collection for frontline team members at a runway show at the YYC Calgary International Airport on Sept. 7. The uniforms, conceptualized by international designer, Juli Grbac, are unique to Canada and were created with safety and inclusivity at the forefront. “The launch of our new uniforms is […]

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WestJet’s new CEO, Alexis von Hoensbroech

By on February 10, 2022 in WestJet

Following a global search by WestJet, Alexis von Hoensbroech is the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the airline group. The official start date for von Hoensbroech is subject to the timing of a successful immigration process, expected to be completed before the end of the first quarter of 2022.  Harry Taylor, the interim CEO, […]

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WestJet appoints Harry Taylor as interim president & CEO

By on October 26, 2021 in WestJet

With the announced retirement of WestJet’s current CEO Ed Sims, the airline has named Harry Taylor as interim president and chief executive officer (CEO), with a transition period taking place between late November and mid-December 2021. Taylor joined WestJet in 2015 as executive vice-president and chief financial officer (CFO). During this time, he led the […]

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CUPE and WestJet reach tentative agreement

By on March 8, 2021 in CUPE, WestJet

On Feb. 28, 2021, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and WestJet announced a tentative first collective agreement for the airline’s mainline cabin crew. CUPE has represented cabin crew at WestJet since July 2018. The parties have been engaged in collective bargaining towards a first union contract since April 2019. President Chris Rauenbusch of CUPE […]

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