WestJet will lay off 3,333 workers and is planning to consolidate and contract out much of its operations as the pandemic continues to sink the majority of demand for air travel. The Calgary-based company had 14,000 staff before pandemic border closures and travel restrictions grounded two-thirds of its fleet, WestJet said in Wednesday's announcement. Operations reduced by more than 90%WestJet said its scheduled operations have been reduced by more than 90 per cent year-over-year due to the pandemic. WestJet has said they're going to hire from a different company and we'll get first crack at those jobs. A ban on non-essential travel between Canada and the U.S. has been extended until at least July 21.

Source: CBC News June 24, 2020 19:08 UTC