US EditionWestJet CEO Says It’s ‘Fundamentally Wrong’ to Treat Air Travel as a Luxury
- On May 27, 2025, WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech stated in Calgary that air travel should be recognized as an essential service rather than a luxury in Canada, and that lowering industry costs would support national unity.
- His comments came after multiple business leaders urged the government to lower obstacles within domestic trade and enhance Canada’s global presence in response to changing patterns in cross-border travel.
- Von Hoensbroech noted that government-imposed costs on the airline industry are passed to consumers, questioning why air travel lacks support similar to bridges and passenger rail.
- He reported Canadians' cross-border travel is down by mid-to-high-teens percentage points year-over-year, while traffic shifts toward Europe and the Caribbean, though signs show the U.S. Market may recover.
- Von Hoensbroech emphasized air travel’s essential role, stating it is "fundamentally wrong" to treat it otherwise in a vast country where many rely on air connections, and said reducing costs could help unite Canada.
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WestJet CEO says it's 'fundamentally wrong' to treat air travel as a luxury
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.
·Kelowna, Canada
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Air Travel Should Not Be a Luxury, Says WestJet CEO
The President and CEO of the WestJet Group believes that the federal government should not treat air travel as a luxury in a country as large as Canada, and that reducing costs to industry would contribute to national unity.
·Montreal, Canada
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WestJet CEO says reducing industry costs would help foster national unity
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.
·Canada
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