WestJet CEO Demands Affordable Air Travel Policy Reform
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 5:21 pm
In remarks echoing a call for pragmatic government intervention, WestJet’s chief executive criticized policies that treat air travel as a luxury. Proposing actionable steps to make flying more accessible across Canada’s vast geography, he stressed the need for a fundamental policy rethink amid absurd current stances.
WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech proposed several steps the federal government could take to make air travel more affordable for Canadians
CALGARY — The chief executive of WestJet Group says the federal government should not treat air travel as a luxury in a country as vast as Canada and reducing costs to the industry would help foster national unity. In a speech to a Calgary business audience, Alexis von Hoensbroech questioned why…
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 30 hours ago #economy #business #transportation #canada
More Top Stories...
Carney Government Scrutinized Over Budget and Defence Spending Measures
In the House, Prime Minister Carney’s fresh administration is taking heat over its rushed fiscal proposals. Lawmakers grilled officials during question period over a missing spring budget, dubious tax-cut plans, and lofty defence spending forecasts that some critics say echo past missteps. More...
US Trade Court Blocks Trump's Tariff Moves on Canada Imports
A U.S. federal trade court has halted President Trump’s emergency tariff measures on imports, ruling that he exceeded his statutory authority. This legal setback puts his cross-border tariff ambitions on ice, leaving trade watchers both amused and bemused by the overreach. More...
Trump defends shifting tariff strategy amid ‘TACO trade’ digs
President Trump has lashed back at critics accusing him of “chickening out” on tariffs, dismissing jabs from Wall Street and trade pundits with characteristic bravado. Despite the mixed messages and tariff flip-flops, he insists his approach isn’t for the faint of heart—if only policy were as simple as ordering tacos. More...
Manitoba declares emergency amid raging wildfires
Manitoba officials have declared a state of emergency as wildfires rage across the province, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes. The government has mobilized significant resources, including military aid, in what is being described as one of the most massive wildfire evacuation efforts in recent memory. More...
Flin Flon wildfire forces evacuation alert amid rising flames
In Flin Flon, officials are scrambling as raging wildfires prompt urgent evacuation alerts. Residents are urged to prepare for sudden relocations while authorities work to secure emergency shelters, all amidst nature’s inconveniently timed fiery display that leaves little room for negotiation. More...
Related Tags
Economy
WestJet CEO sparks debate on air travel demand and fees (4 hours ago)
Report: Underfunded orphan well levy strains Alberta cleanup funds (32 hours ago)
Hudson’s Bay to close stores and cut thousands of jobs amid restructuring (36 hours ago)
Business
WestJet CEO sparks debate on air travel demand and fees (4 hours ago)
Bell launches six AI data centres in British Columbia (14 hours ago)
Via Rail rebrands passenger rail project with $330K marketing spend (14 hours ago)
Transportation
Fatal Bus Collision Near Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal (2 hours ago)
Hamilton youths nabbed in stolen van probe (4 hours ago)
WestJet CEO sparks debate on air travel demand and fees (4 hours ago)
Canada
Entangled endangered whale in Saguenay-Saint-Laurent waters (0 hours ago)
Pompeo Reassures on Canadian Sovereignty Amid U.S. Concerns (2 hours ago)
US Trade Court Blocks Trump's Tariff Moves on Canada Imports (4 hours ago)