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WestJet customers growing frustrated as they wait for answers on compensation for flight cancellations

WestJet customers growing frustrated as they wait for answers on compensation for flight cancellations

More than 1,700 flights have been cancelled since June 27, upending the travel plans of hundreds of thousands of passengers travelling over the Canada Day long weekend.
YVR sees jump in international traffic, domestic lull

YVR sees jump in international traffic, domestic lull

Vancouver International Airport is expected to have 7.8 million passengers in July, August and September, up 9.6 per cent from last year.
Volvo, Westport strike joint venture for hydrogen truck components

Volvo, Westport strike joint venture for hydrogen truck components

Hydrogen combustion engines designed for heavy duty and long-haul trucking
June auto sales weaken amid CDK software outage: DesRosiers

June auto sales weaken amid CDK software outage: DesRosiers

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says June light vehicle sales were relatively weak amid widespread software outages after cybersecurity attacks last month.
WestJet strike: Metro Vancouverites on hold for days trying to rebook flights

WestJet strike: Metro Vancouverites on hold for days trying to rebook flights

"Is there a way to reach customer service?" asked a frustrated flyer.
WestJet says operations 'stabilized' after long weekend strike

WestJet says operations 'stabilized' after long weekend strike

CALGARY — WestJet says its operations have "stabilized" after a strike by its mechanics over the long weekend upended plans for thousands of Canadians.
FortisBC changing the way EV users are charged

FortisBC changing the way EV users are charged

FortisBC moving from per minute to per kilowatt hour charging formula in B.C.
WestJet strike: Tips for refunds on Metro Vancouver flights

WestJet strike: Tips for refunds on Metro Vancouver flights

"If WestJet does not fulfil its rebooking obligations, then the next step is buying a ticket on a competitor, and then making WestJet pay for the extra expense — in small claims court if necessary," says an air passenger advocate.
‘Frustration takes over’: How arbitration plans went awry in WestJet mechanics strike

‘Frustration takes over’: How arbitration plans went awry in WestJet mechanics strike

Arbitration doesn't typically spur a strike. If anything, the reverse occurs.
More WestJet flights grounded as airline says resumption of operations to 'take time'

More WestJet flights grounded as airline says resumption of operations to 'take time'

WestJet passengers faced more flight disruptions Tuesday despite a deal reached over the weekend to end a strike by its mechanics, as the airline says full resumption of operations "will take time.