WestJet Cuts Capacity, Staff As New Protocols Hit Demand

Westjet planes
Credit: Vancouver International Airport
WestJet, citing a drop in bookings following Canada’s new COVID-19 pandemic testing protocols for international passengers, is cutting near-term capacity and staffing. The Calgary-based carrier said it will remove about 30% of its planned February and March capacity, leaving it down 80% year-over...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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