WestJet wraps talks with Ottawa, not seeking federal aid
Posted July 20, 2021 4:56 pm.
CALGARY – WestJet says it is not seeking financial aid from the federal government after months of talks between Ottawa and the airline.
It says each party has agreed to shift focus to restarting the travel and tourism sector, given encouraging vaccination rates.
NEW – WestJet says it’s “Not actively pursuing financial support from the federal government”.
Other airlines in the country including Air Canada and Air Transat have reached deals with the federal government on re-payable loans. pic.twitter.com/gxCr7IcLl2— Richard Southern (@RichardCityNews) July 20, 2021
The federal government announced Monday that as of Aug. 9, fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents will be allowed to enter the country, with the rest of the world to follow Sept. 7.
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