Tag: WestJet

YBL sees 121 per cent summer passenger increase

City of Campbell River Wylie Henderson -
The local airport says it served more than 14,000 passengers in July and August, a 121 per cent increase over the same two months last year.

WestJet reaches tentative deal with flight attendants, ending 28-hour strike

Business John White -
A tentative agreement ended WestJet’s flight-attendant strike early Monday.

WestJet flight attendants on strike, 250,000 travellers affected

Business John White -
WestJet flight attendants went on strike Sunday after the airline and their union failed to reach a new collective agreement.

WestJet flight attendants issue 72-hour strike notice, airline responds with lockout notice

Business Emily Joveski -
WestJet is warning travellers to expect possible flight disruptions after its flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice Thursday.

Campbell River Airport and Westjet mark first non-stop service to Calgary

City of Campbell River Sage Daniels -
The first WestJet flight out of Campbell River Airport (YBL) left for Calgary on Friday, marking a milestone for the city and giving residents direct access to one of Canada’s primary aviation hubs.

WestJet taking off in Campbell River with seasonal Calgary service

Tourism Wylie Henderson -
The City of Campbell River Airport (YBL) is welcoming WestJet to the community.

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