WestJet has announced it will temporarily suspend its summer transatlantic service for all flights between Halifax and Europe due to “capacity constraints.”
In a Jan. 30 statement, the airline said it would engage with local stakeholders and community members to reconsider the return of transatlantic service in 2024.
“Halifax remains an integral part of our network and we understand this is disappointing news for our guests and the local community,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Group executive vice-president and chief commercial officer.
He said the airline had to make “these difficult decisions now” in order to “responsibly balance our schedule alongside operational requirements, capacity constraints and the deployment of our aircraft across Canada.”…