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In June, the airline announced 香蕉视频直播渙rganizational changes香蕉视频直播� to help it offer streamlined services and keep it moving forward following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The airline said 3,333 of its employees across the country will be affected by the changes.
Elchitz said the changes don香蕉视频直播檛 mean fewer flights into and out of the Okanagan region from YLW, and terminal services at WestJet kiosks won香蕉视频直播檛 be changing either.
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Elchitz didn香蕉视频直播檛 specify what that would mean for WestJet employees who work at the airline香蕉视频直播檚 kiosks at YLW, but he did say the role will be filled by airport terminal services staff.
WestJet did not comment on how many of their employees based at YLW will be let go as a result of the changes.
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WestJet said it will seek out preferential employment opportunities for as many of its airport roles as possible.
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