WestJet accused of swapping planes to avoid payouts
#WestJet #AirlineCompensationWestJet allegedly swaps well-maintained planes for faulty ones to cancel flights, citing safety to deny passengers $1,000 compensation. Dozens report similar cases; experts call it fraud. Regulators investigate the pattern. read more
#WestJet #FlightCancellations
Canada's second-largest airline, WestJet, canceled 832 flights over the Canada Day holiday weekend, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and disrupting travel plans. The cancellations resulted from strike action by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association and caused chaos across multiple Canadian airports. read more