WestJet comment on flight crew fatigue regulations
WestJet comment on flight crew fatigue regulations |
[12-December-2018] |
CALGARY, Dec. 12, 2018 /CNW/ - WestJet today provided the following comment on federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau's flight crew fatigue regulations. "The safety of our guests and our crew is of utmost importance," said Scott Wilson, WestJet Vice-President, Operations. "We welcome the Minister's announcement outlining the move to new flight and duty time regulations. Utilizing scientific principles on fatigue will provide prevention and mitigation while aligning with international standards and best practices." As outlined in the new regulations, WestJet will work to implement the updated crew fatigue standards over the next 24 months. WestJet has provided safe flying to Canadians since 1996 and now operates more than 700 daily flights to more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe. About WestJet WestJet is proud to be recognized as Best Airline in Canada and Travellers' Choice winner – North America for 2017 and 2018 in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice awards for Airlines. The airline was also named the Travellers' Choice Winner – Economy, North America, 2018. All awards are based on authentic reviews from the travelling public on TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site. We are one of very few airlines globally that does not commercially overbook. WestJet is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol WJA. For more information about everything WestJet, please visit westjet.com. Recent recognition includes: Connect with WestJet on Facebook at facebook.com/westjet SOURCE WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership | ||
Company Codes: OTC-PINK:WJAFF, Toronto:WJA |
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