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Father of kids stranded at Kelowna airport plans to sue airline
The father of two kids stranded at Kelowna International Airport on Christmas Eve says he…
Kelowna woman sues after WestJet refuse to pay for lengthy delay
A Kelowna woman who was abandoned by WestJet at the Calgary airport on her way…
WestJet aircraft mechanic strike continues to affect travellers in Kamloops, Okanagan
The WestJet aircraft mechanic strike that started on Friday is ongoing and affecting flights in…
WestJet flip-flops as Kamloops woman sues over 48-hour delay
A Kamloops woman who rented a car and drove home after WestJet stranded her at…
Daily WestJet flights from Kelowna to Seattle start this winter
WestJet has announced it will be offering flights from Kelowna to Seattle every day starting…
WestJet blamed fog for flight delay but Kamloops man sues and wins
A Kamloops man who was refused compensation from WestJet after his flight to Phoenix was…
WestJet beefs up service to Kelowna and Penticton
KELOWNA – WestJet Airlines has added new flights to Kelowna and Penticton as part of…
WestJet adds 23 more flights out of Kelowna
KELOWNA – As of November, travellers will have 23 more flight options out of Kelowna.…
Lengthy flight delays at Kelowna International Airport
KELOWNA – The de-icing equipment at the Kelowna airport broke down yesterday and that caused…
Safety issue cancels night flights at Penticton Regional Airport
PENTICTON – Safety concerns about nighttime flying into Penticton Regional Airport has impacted flights into…
New flights to connect Kelowna with Winnipeg
KELOWNA – New non-stop flights between Kelowna and Winnipeg will begin later this summer. WestJet…
WestJet trims flights between Penticton and Calgary amid oil patch downturn
PENTICTON – The economic downturn in the oil patch is starting to resonate in Penticton.…
Last day to book super cheap WestJet flights to London
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - WestJet has announced a super-low airfare to London, England with the cheeky slogan 'If that’s not cheap enough, you can always try mailing yourself.' Pricing for a non-stop flight from Vancouver to London’s Gatwick Airport starts at $299, one-way, with similar deals at select airports across Canada, including Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto and...
Westjet adds extra non-stop flight between Kelowna and Edmonton
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - People in the Southern Interior will soon have another option when it comes to choosing a flight to Edmonton. Calling it a vote of confidence in the Edmonton metro region, Westjet has announced increased non-stop service to the Prairie city from B.C. and Saskatchewan. Starting Dec. 15 Kelowna will see one extra flight...
Timing not great for 125 layoff notices at Kelowna Flightcraft
KELOWNA – The director of human resources at Kelowna Flightcraft is the first to admit sending out 125 layoff notices to the company’s pilots just before Christmas and on the heels of an announcement about a valuable contract with WestJet is bad timing. Grant Stevens says the letters went out this week because the Canada...