WestJet has announced it has laid off 6,900 employees due to the impact of COVID-19.
Company officials note 90 per cent of those leaving are doing so voluntarily.
The airline had approximately 14,000 employees before this announcement.
Today, 6,900 WestJetters are receiving notices of both voluntary and involuntary leaves due to the impact of COVID-19. This is devastating news.
We commend those who are standing down so that our airline can stand up.
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— WestJet (@WestJet) March 24, 2020
