http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:24:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2010/03/15/sean-durfy-announces-resignation-from-westjet/ http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2010/03/15/sean-durfy-announces-resignation-from-westjet/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:06:40 +0000 admin http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/?p=1992 http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2010/03/15/sean-durfy-announces-resignation-from-westjet/feed/ 0 CALGARY, AB – WestJet today announced the resignation of President and CEO Sean Durfy effective April 1, 2010. Mr. Durfy will also resign from the board of directors at that time. Mr. Durfy has cited personal reasons for his departure. “This was a very difficult decision for me; however, after careful consideration, I have decided [...] http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2010/02/02/westjet-named-to-corporate-culture-hall-of-fame/ http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2010/02/02/westjet-named-to-corporate-culture-hall-of-fame/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:18:45 +0000 admin http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/?p=1598 http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2010/02/02/westjet-named-to-corporate-culture-hall-of-fame/feed/ 0 CALGARY, AB – WestJet today announced that it has been inducted into Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame at an awards gala hosted by Waterstone Human Capital. For the last four years, WestJet has claimed the top spot in Waterstone’s study of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures. The program recognizes Canadian companies [...] http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2010/01/16/westjet-provides-assistance-to-haiti-relief-efforts/ http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2010/01/16/westjet-provides-assistance-to-haiti-relief-efforts/#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:22:57 +0000 admin http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/?p=1410 http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2010/01/16/westjet-provides-assistance-to-haiti-relief-efforts/feed/ 0 CALGARY, AB – WestJet today announced in light of the horrific earthquake in Haiti earlier this week and the ensuing human tragedy that is unfolding, the airline is donating $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross. WestJet has also encouraged its employees to collectively beat WestJet’s donation by giving to the relief organization of their choice. In [...] http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2010/01/11/westjet-inks-new-cargo-agreement/ http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2010/01/11/westjet-inks-new-cargo-agreement/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:36:41 +0000 admin http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/?p=1355 http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2010/01/11/westjet-inks-new-cargo-agreement/feed/ 0 CALGARY – WestJet today announced that it has signed an agreement with EXP-AIR Cargo, marking the beginning of a cargo sales and service relationship that offers an expanded range of services and products for cargo customers throughout Canada, the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean. “We are excited about the new partnership between WestJet and EXP-AIR,” said [...] http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2009/12/31/westjet-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-vancouver/ http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2009/12/31/westjet-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-vancouver/#comments Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:41:38 +0000 admin http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/?p=1264 http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2009/12/31/westjet-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-vancouver/feed/ 1 VANCOUVER, BC – A Westjet 737, with 153 people on board, decided to return to the Vancouver Airport today after departing on its flight to Hawaii. Witnesses report seeing airport emergency vehicles inspecting the south runway shortly after the aircraft departed at 11:41 am PT and airline officials have confirmed the a piece of rubber came [...] http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2009/12/28/westjet-limits-carry-on-baggage-for-u-s-bound-travellers/ http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2009/12/28/westjet-limits-carry-on-baggage-for-u-s-bound-travellers/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:14:47 +0000 admin http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/?p=1243 http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2009/12/28/westjet-limits-carry-on-baggage-for-u-s-bound-travellers/feed/ 0 CALGARY – Due to the new, increased security measures imposed by the Canadian and U.S. transportation authorities, flights to and from the United States continue to be affected by significant delays and in some cases, cancellations. In addition, some domestic flights have also been adversely affected due to late arriving aircraft from the U.S. WestJet is [...] http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2009/12/01/westjetters-deliver-toys-to-sick-kids-across-canada/ http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2009/12/01/westjetters-deliver-toys-to-sick-kids-across-canada/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:06:52 +0000 admin http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/?p=1025 http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2009/12/01/westjetters-deliver-toys-to-sick-kids-across-canada/feed/ 0 CALGARY – WestJet today shared its pride over the 7,500 WestJetters who collected more than 2,400 toys for their annual WestJet Cares for Kids Toy Drive. Starting December 1, 2009, WestJetters across Canada will deliver the toys to 29 children’s hospitals and pediatric wards in 27 cities. “The economic recession has made it a tough year [...] http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2009/11/23/westjet-announces-service-to-bermuda/ http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2009/11/23/westjet-announces-service-to-bermuda/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:08:59 +0000 admin http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/?p=902 http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2009/11/23/westjet-announces-service-to-bermuda/feed/ 0 CALGARY – WestJet today announced it will begin seasonal non-stop service from Toronto to Bermuda, effective May 2010. “Bermuda is yet one more jewel in WestJet’s Atlantic and Caribbean crown,” said Hugh Dunleavy, WestJet Executive Vice-President of Strategy and Planning. “We look forward to bringing Canadians to the home of pink sand beaches, gorgeous turquoise [...] http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2009/11/04/westjet-announces-18th-consecutive-quarter-of-profitability/ http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2009/11/04/westjet-announces-18th-consecutive-quarter-of-profitability/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:04:14 +0000 admin http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/?p=468 http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2009/11/04/westjet-announces-18th-consecutive-quarter-of-profitability/feed/ 0 CALGARY – WestJet today announced third quarter results for 2009. The airline reported net earnings of $31.4 million or 24 cents per diluted share; this compared to the third quarter of 2008 net earnings of $57.9 million or 45 cents per diluted share. “We are extremely happy to have once again turned a difficult economic period [...] http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2009/11/01/westjet-launches-new-service-to-sunny-destinations/ http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2009/11/01/westjet-launches-new-service-to-sunny-destinations/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:14:00 +0000 admin http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/?p=441 http://www.flightsource.ca/blog/flightdeck/2009/11/01/westjet-launches-new-service-to-sunny-destinations/feed/ 0 CALGARY – WestJet today announced the launch of new, seasonal non-stop service from Toronto to Varadero, Cuba and St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles. The inaugural flights departed Toronto’s Pearson International Airport this morning. “With a lively nightlife, stunning beaches and friendly locals, Varadero is a great getaway in itself,” said Hugh Dunleavy, WestJet Executive Vice-President of Strategy [...]