WestJet cancels 20 per cent of March flights as travel restrictions, test requirements continue
CTV
WestJet has again made significant cuts to its flight schedules as the airline continues to navigate the barriers facing air travel due to COVID-19.
The Calgary-based company said Monday that flights in March have been consolidated.
In a news release, WestJet complained that air travel is the most tested, yet most restricted consumer activity in Canada.
"Travel advisories, restrictions and testing requirements were meant to be temporary, yet our industry has now reached an impasse that is severely impacting the recovery of our airline and sector," WestJet interim president and CEO Harry Taylor said.
“Canada remains the only country among the G7 nations to still require mandatory pre-departure and on-arrival PCR testing,” continued Taylor. “Countries across the globe are recognizing the importance of travel and tourism on economic recovery and we are witnessing them take measures to safely re-open their borders and make sensible adjustments to overall travel guidance and testing requirements.
