Airline rankings for 2026 reported by airlineratings.com highlight the growing importance of hybrid carriers.
WestJet
Canada’s aviation regulator fined WestJet and Porter Airlines after investigations found passengers were not provided food, accommodation, and timely information during major flight disruptions.
A sudden walkout strike by air traffic controllers (ATC) forced Barbados to close its airspace for around seven and a half hours on March 7, disrupting multiple international flights.
Dozens of Canadian travelers say they were left without clear guidance after flight disruptions stranded them in Puerto Vallarta (PVR), Mexico, following a security incident.
WestJet has converted six Boeing 737 MAX 10 orders into two 787-9 Dreamliners while revising its narrowbody cabin plans after passenger backlash over reduced legroom.
First officers at WestJet in 2026 receive a base annual salary that typically starts around CAD 120,000 per year for newer pilots on narrow-body operations.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has temporarily stalled a $4.5 million class action settlement involving 3,500 WestJet female flight attendants, citing concerns over review timelines and accountability measures tied to the airline’s anti-harassment policies.
WestJet cancels 15 US routes and cuts summer 2026 capacity by 32%, impacting Canada US travel across major cities.
WestJet (WS) has announced the launch of non-stop service between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), marking the airline’s 100th direct destination from its Calgary hub.
A holiday flight intended to mark a relaxing Christmas getaway turned into a distressing experience for a Canadian passenger traveling with WestJet (WS), after an alleged incident involving a flight attendant during the final moments of the journey.