WestJet Compensation and Reimbursement for Cancelled and Delayed Flights

Yurii Moskalenko
23.08.2024
Updated 05.05.2025

Whenever flights get delayed or cancelled, it can be annoying and inconvenient for passengers. However, the European Union has a regulation 261/2004 that helps protect passengers in such situations. According to EU261, if your flight is cancelled or delayed, the airline has to provide you with compensation and assistance.

Passenger Rights Under EU 261/2004

European Union Regulation 261 is the law that deals with the rights of air passengers. Specifically, this legislation covers diverse cases, including flight cancellations, delays, rebooking, etc., and requires airlines to handle individual cases with care and fairness. If the incident happens as a result of the airline’s fault, any passenger who underwent certain inconveniences has a right to get compensation. In addition, passengers may be entitled to certain benefits, which we will discuss further in the article.

Right to Compensation

The EU 261 contains regulations regarding the compensation process, including assistance to people affected by air travel disruptions. Specifically, the amount of compensation you can potentially get is up to 600 euros per person. This sum ranges, based on your specific case.

Compensation for WestJet Flight Cancellation

First and foremost, passengers need to know that the airline must inform them about the flight cancellation. In case the airline notifies you under fourteen days before your flight date and does not provide any alternative flight, the airline, according to the EU 261, must pay you compensation of 250 – 600 euros.

At the same time, if a passenger is offered an alternative flight but reaches his destination later than the scheduled arrival time of the original flight, the passenger could be entitled to compensation. The table below shows the airline’s obligations according to the duration of the delay:

Under 2 hours2-3 hours3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursNever arrivedDistance
€125€250€250€250€250All flights 1,500 km or less
€200€200€400€400€400Internal EU flights over 1,500 km
€200€200€400€400€400Non-internal EU flights 1,500 km- 3,500 km
€300€300€300€600€600Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km

Compensation for WestJet Flight Delay

When a flight is delayed for 3+ hours, the airline is obligated to provide compensation. If the flight is delayed for 5 hours or more, the passenger may receive a ticket refund or an alternative flight to the final destination.

Furthermore, in such situations, the airline is also required to provide a passenger with refreshments, meals, and accommodation. See essential details on compensation in the table below:

Less than 3 hoursBetween 3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursDistance
€0€250€250All flights up to 1500 km
€0€400€400All flights between 1500 km and 3500 km
€0€400€400All intra-EU flights over 3500 km
€0€300€600All non-EU flights over 3500 km

Right to Care

Right to Care pertains to a specific aspect of European Union Regulation 261/2004, which establishes common rules on compensation and assistance for travelers in cases of long delays, denied boarding, or flight cancellations.

The “Right to Care” under EU261/2004 obliges airlines to provide certain services and assistance to passengers facing significant delays or cancellations. These include:

  • Food and beverages appropriate for the waiting time
  • Hotel accommodation if an overnight stay becomes necessary
  • Transport between the airport and the hotel
  • Emails or faxes and two free phone calls

Upgrading and Downgrading

In situations where a passenger receives an alternative flight, it is good to know about upgrading and downgrading the flight’s class.

In situations, when the airline provides you with a higher class (for example, you had Economy but were upgraded to Business class), you won’t have to pay extra for this upgrade.

Regarding downgrading in class (in case you booked a Business class ticket, but were downgraded to Economy), you can get reimbursement. In this case, it’s important to note that the amount of compensation is determined by the distance of a flight:

  • 30% of the flight tickets cost for a 1,500 km distance or less;
  • 50% of the flight tickets cost (specifically, for intra-EU flights that are over 1,500 km and all other flights with a 1,500 km and 3,500 km distance;
  • 75% of the ticket price for flights with a 3,500+ km distance.

Consider that these rights cover every flight within the European Union, as well as flights departing from or arriving in the European Union operated by airlines based in the EU.

When Are You Not Entitled to Compensation?

Unfortunately, there are situations, when passengers will not receive compensation for cancelled or delayed flights. Particularly, we talk about extraordinary circumstances that are outside of the airline’s control. A few examples are as follows:

  • Bad weather conditions and natural disasters;
  • Political circumstances (related security risks, terrorist attacks);
  • A collision of the aircraft and foreign objects (birds, for instance);
  • Unruly or very ill passengers;
  • Strikes (that are not caused by the airline’s crew).

Furthermore, if the airline might have been able to do something to prevent issues regarding the flight and failed to handle the situation, you may be eligible for compensation.

Which Flights are Covered by EU 261/2004?

EU 261 covers all flights departing from airports in the EU. It also covers flights arriving in the EU if the airline is based in the EU. This includes airlines from EU countries as well as Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.

However, WestJet is not a European airline. Consequently, they don’t have to pay compensation if their flights operate outside of the European Union. This is true even for their flights to the European Union if they start outside the EU.

ItineraryCovered by EU 261
Flights departing from the EU airports✔️ Yes
Flights arriving at the EU airports❌ No

How to Claim WestJet Compensation

Flight delay or cancellation can be a frustrating experience that can not only upset you but also ruin all your travel plans. Those who are unlucky enough to face a flight delay or cancellation should know exactly how to seek compensation. To apply for compensation, follow these steps:

  1. Fill in our form. You’ll need to provide details such as your flight number, date, and the problem you faced.
  2. Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will manage the process. We understand the EU laws thoroughly and will do our best to obtain your rightful compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.

Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations

Was your flight delayed or cancelled without a valid reason? Check our table for the latest flight delays and cancellations. Assess your right to compensation using our claim checker, and let us protect your rights and pursue compensation for you.

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Date Airline (Flight number) Route Status Your compensation

29.05.202519:45

WestJet

6035

Seoul (ICN)

Hong Kong (HKG)

delayed

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29.05.202518:40

WestJet

6031

Seoul (ICN)

Singapore (SIN)

delayed

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29.05.202517:20

WestJet

8724

Vancouver (YVR)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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29.05.202515:35

WestJet

8694

Seattle (SEA)

Ontario (ONT)

delayed

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29.05.202514:10

WestJet

8637

Seattle (SEA)

Los Angeles (SMF)

delayed

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29.05.202513:45

WestJet

8448

Seattle (SEA)

Portland (PDX)

delayed

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29.05.202512:29

WestJet

8725

Vancouver (YVR)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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29.05.202509:35

WestJet

3242

Calgary (YYC)

Brandon (YBR)

delayed

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29.05.202509:10

WestJet

8721

Vancouver (YVR)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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29.05.202508:10

WestJet

7024

Atlanta (ATL)

Chicago (ECP)

delayed

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29.05.202507:30

WestJet

8482

Santa Ana (SNA)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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29.05.202507:23

WestJet

6904

San Jose (SJC)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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28.05.202522:45

WestJet

6490

Salt Lake City (SLC)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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28.05.202521:40

WestJet

5543

Seattle (SEA)

Medford (MFR)

delayed

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28.05.202519:01

WestJet

7030

Tallahassee (TLH)

Atlanta (ATL)

delayed

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28.05.202519:01

WestJet

8158

Tallahassee (TLH)

Atlanta (ATL)

delayed

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28.05.202518:45

WestJet

6815

Denver (DEN)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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28.05.202517:38

WestJet

7908

Seattle (SEA)

Vancouver (YVR)

delayed

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28.05.202517:20

WestJet

8217

Vancouver (YVR)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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28.05.202515:40

WestJet

3580

Calgary (YYC)

Lethbridge (YQL)

delayed

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28.05.202515:39

WestJet

3731

Seattle (SEA)

Kelowna (YLW)

delayed

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28.05.202511:18

WestJet

6618

Atlanta (ATL)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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28.05.202510:25

WestJet

5622

Austin (AUS)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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28.05.202510:25

WestJet

6453

Atlanta (ATL)

Columbus (CSG)

delayed

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28.05.202507:00

WestJet

6314

Montreal (YUL)

Cayo Largo Del Sur (CYO)

delayed

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27.05.202522:59

WestJet

6657

Atlanta (ATL)

West Palm Beach (PBI)

delayed

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27.05.202521:45

WestJet

7109

Atlanta (ATL)

West Palm Beach (PBI)

delayed

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27.05.202519:45

WestJet

6515

Atlanta (ATL)

West Palm Beach (PBI)

delayed

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27.05.202518:59

WestJet

8227

Los Angeles (LAX)

Tucson (TUS)

delayed

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27.05.202518:45

WestJet

6815

Denver (DEN)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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27.05.202517:59

WestJet

6835

Atlanta (ATL)

Chicago (ECP)

delayed

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27.05.202517:00

WestJet

3579

Lethbridge (YQL)

Calgary (YYC)

delayed

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27.05.202516:30

WestJet

5621

Tucson (TUS)

Los Angeles (LAX)

delayed

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27.05.202516:30

WestJet

6756

Atlanta (ATL)

West Palm Beach (PBI)

delayed

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27.05.202516:22

WestJet

8701

Atlanta (ATL)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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27.05.202515:40

WestJet

3580

Calgary (YYC)

Lethbridge (YQL)

delayed

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27.05.202515:35

WestJet

3483

Medicine Hat (YXH)

Calgary (YYC)

delayed

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27.05.202514:20

WestJet

8292

Seattle (SEA)

Los Angeles (LAX)

delayed

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27.05.202514:18

WestJet

8193

Los Angeles (LAX)

Tucson (TUS)

delayed

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27.05.202513:45

WestJet

9877

Masset (ZMT)

Vancouver (YVR)

delayed

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27.05.202512:05

WestJet

7044

Buffalo (BUF)

Atlanta (ATL)

delayed

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27.05.202511:50

WestJet

6571

Medford (MFR)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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27.05.202511:05

WestJet

6205

Cayo Coco (CCC)

Montreal (YUL)

delayed

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27.05.202510:25

WestJet

8496

Seattle (SEA)

Vancouver (YVR)

delayed

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27.05.202510:25

WestJet

5622

Austin (AUS)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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27.05.202510:00

WestJet

6842

San Francisco (SFO)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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27.05.202510:00

WestJet

9876

Vancouver (YVR)

Masset (ZMT)

delayed

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27.05.202508:38

WestJet

7205

Detroit (DTW)

West Palm Beach (PBI)

delayed

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27.05.202508:25

WestJet

7364

Atlanta (ATL)

West Palm Beach (PBI)

delayed

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27.05.202507:20

WestJet

7596

San Diego (SAN)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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27.05.202506:00

WestJet

6204

Montreal (YUL)

Cayo Coco (CCC)

delayed

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27.05.202500:16

WestJet

7289

Chicago (IAH)

San Antonio (SAT)

delayed

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26.05.202522:59

WestJet

6657

Atlanta (ATL)

West Palm Beach (PBI)

delayed

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26.05.202522:59

WestJet

6486

Atlanta (ATL)

Chicago (ECP)

delayed

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26.05.202522:52

WestJet

8077

Atlanta (ATL)

San Antonio (SAT)

delayed

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26.05.202522:45

WestJet

6798

Atlanta (ATL)

Louisville (SDF)

delayed

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26.05.202521:52

WestJet

6432

Atlanta (ATL)

Buffalo (BUF)

delayed

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26.05.202521:50

WestJet

8355

Seattle (SEA)

San Francisco (SFO)

delayed

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26.05.202521:45

WestJet

7109

Atlanta (ATL)

West Palm Beach (PBI)

delayed

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26.05.202521:40

WestJet

5619

Seattle (SEA)

Redmond (RDM)

delayed

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26.05.202521:37

WestJet

6426

Atlanta (ATL)

Baton Rouge (BTR)

delayed

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26.05.202521:25

WestJet

6799

Atlanta (ATL)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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26.05.202521:25

WestJet

6424

Atlanta (ATL)

Louisville (SDF)

delayed

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26.05.202520:55

WestJet

7705

Salt Lake City (SLC)

San Antonio (SAT)

delayed

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26.05.202520:10

WestJet

7820

Minneapolis (MSP)

San Antonio (SAT)

delayed

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26.05.202520:05

WestJet

7289

Detroit (DTW)

San Antonio (SAT)

delayed

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26.05.202519:49

WestJet

8620

Boise (BOI)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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26.05.202518:57

WestJet

8589

Los Angeles (LAX)

San Antonio (SAT)

delayed

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26.05.202518:55

WestJet

8649

Santa Ana (SNA)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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26.05.202518:25

WestJet

7814

New York (LGA)

Louisville (SDF)

delayed

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26.05.202518:05

WestJet

6279

Mexico City (MEX)

Ixtapa (ZIH)

delayed

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26.05.202517:45

WestJet

8302

Seattle (SEA)

San Francisco (SFO)

delayed

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26.05.202517:38

WestJet

5556

Atlanta (ATL)

Baton Rouge (BTR)

delayed

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26.05.202517:35

WestJet

6100

Toronto (YYZ)

Cayo Coco (CCC)

delayed

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26.05.202517:15

WestJet

6926

Baltimore (BWI)

Detroit (DTW)

delayed

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26.05.202517:00

WestJet

3579

Lethbridge (YQL)

Calgary (YYC)

delayed

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26.05.202516:40

WestJet

8620

Seattle (SEA)

Boise (BOI)

delayed

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26.05.202515:35

WestJet

5119

Paris (CDG)

Berlin (BER)

delayed

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26.05.202515:35

WestJet

3483

Medicine Hat (YXH)

Calgary (YYC)

delayed

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26.05.202514:25

WestJet

8624

Detroit (DTW)

Burlington (BTV)

delayed

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26.05.202514:25

WestJet

7882

Detroit (DTW)

Burlington (BTV)

delayed

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26.05.202512:36

WestJet

5416

Atlanta (ATL)

Baton Rouge (BTR)

delayed

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26.05.202512:36

WestJet

7471

Atlanta (ATL)

Baton Rouge (BTR)

delayed

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26.05.202512:30

WestJet

8725

Vancouver (YVR)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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26.05.202512:18

WestJet

6596

Atlanta (ATL)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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26.05.202510:46

WestJet

7813

Boise (BOI)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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26.05.202510:25

WestJet

5622

Austin (AUS)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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26.05.202510:25

WestJet

6453

Atlanta (ATL)

Columbus (CSG)

delayed

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26.05.202509:35

WestJet

3242

Calgary (YYC)

Brandon (YBR)

delayed

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26.05.202509:10

WestJet

8721

Vancouver (YVR)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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26.05.202507:45

WestJet

7001

Denver (DEN)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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25.05.202520:17

WestJet

6469

Atlanta (ATL)

Columbus (CSG)

delayed

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25.05.202519:33

WestJet

5528

Atlanta (ATL)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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25.05.202519:32

WestJet

8562

Vancouver (YVR)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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25.05.202519:10

WestJet

6714

Atlanta (ATL)

South Bend (SBN)

delayed

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25.05.202518:45

WestJet

8637

Denver (DEN)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

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25.05.202518:45

WestJet

6061

Seoul (ICN)

Vancouver (YVR)

delayed

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25.05.202518:40

WestJet

6031

Seoul (ICN)

Singapore (SIN)

delayed

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25.05.202518:20

WestJet

6041

Seoul (ICN)

Da Nang (DAD)

delayed

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25.05.202514:45

WestJet

6033

Seoul (ICN)

Singapore (SIN)

delayed

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Yurii Moskalenko
2296 articles
Yurii educates people about human rights and advocacy. He creates helpful materials for travelers to assert their rights. With certifications in law and economics, Yurii turns legal terms into simple, actionable advice. His travel experience gives him valuable insight into the challenges travelers face, helping him better understand their needs.

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