WestJet welcomes GTAA review of Toronto Pearson

CALGARY, Jan. 15, 2014 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced support for a review of the disruptions that occurred at Pearson International Airport. The review will be conducted by an ad hoc committee of the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) board of directors. WestJet looks forward to participating in the process as it moves forward.   "Toronto Pearson is WestJet's second busiest airport with more than 83 flights departing daily to 52 destinations and we look forward to participating in the process," said Fred Cleveland, WestJet's Executive Vice-President of Operations. "Improving guest experience, regardless of the challenges faced in weather events, while ensuring the safety and well-being of our guests and our people is an opportunity we welcome wholeheartedly."

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2014 Value Airline of the Year (Air Transport World magazine)
2013 Gold Stevie Award Best Transportation Company (American Business Awards)
2013 Chairman's Circle Award: WestJet Vacations (CPSC)
2013 Canada's Most Preferred Airline (Leger Marketing)
2013/2012 Canada's Most Attractive Employer (Randstad)
2013 WestJet RBC MasterCard ranked #1 in Canada (Money Sense magazine)

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