WestJet of Canada has decided where it's going to send one of its Boeing 767 aircraft - and that destination will be London Gatwick Airport. WestJet 737-700 at Toronto Pearson - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. No, it's not the type WestJet will use on the route, but its the only photo I have of a WestJet aircraft... But where and when they'll be flying from in Canada … [Read more...]
WestJet to start charging for first checked bags
What's that famous song by Queen. Oh yes - Another one bites the dust - as WestJet announces fees on luggage. WestJet Boeing 737-700 at Toronto Pearson Airport - Image GhettoIFE. WestJet are to charge for for bags on their Econo fare on Canadian Domestic and US <> Canada routes from 15th September, for travel from 29th October, making it another low cost carrier. Or … [Read more...]
WestJet continues expanding… with 767s?
WestJet of Canada seem to be doing well, with two announcements today - both regarding fleet expansions. WestJet 737-700 at Toronto Pearson - Image GhettoIFE 2014 The interesting fleet expansion news is that WestJet are to add Boeing 767-300ER aircraft to its fleet in 2015. The airline will be taking them four of the aircraft. These are to be configured as 767-300ERW … [Read more...]
Personal Electronic Devices in all stages of flight coming to Canada
Earlier last year, US regulators and European regulators began to loosen the rules on the use of Personal Electronic Devices during all stages of flight. It seem Canada will be joining the party according to Transport Canada It seem Canadian regulator will allowed to use devices such as long as they don't make telephone calls or use WiFi. Devices that will be allowed to be … [Read more...]
WestJet looks to the 737MAX for its new fleet
WestJet are looking to expand the fleet with them signing a letter of intent to order Boeing 737MAX aircraft. The order will be split between two of the aircraft in the family: - 25 Boeing 737 MAX 7 - 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 Subject to the Letter of Intent being converted into an order, aircraft will begin delivery from September 2017. WestJet is pretty much a solid Boeing … [Read more...]