WestJet Posts Small Profit On Nearly 60% Capacity Jump

WestJet eked out a slim C$778,000 (US$543,000) first-quarter profit, down sharply from C$7.1 million last year but still an accomplishment as the airline dealt with high fuel taxes and a drop in demand. The carrier grew aggressively in the quarter, boosting capacity 58.8% from last year, which...

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