“This is an unfortunate situation for Harmony and more so for the employees impacted by this announcement,” said Bob Cummings, WestJet’s executive vice-president, guest experience and marketing. “Our thoughts are with them,” said Bob Cummings, WestJet’s executive vice-president, guest experience and marketing.

The airline announced it would accommodate guests by extending its existing seat sales to Honolulu and Maui, Hawaii as well as Las Vegas, Nevada. Fares are subject to availability and WestJet will assess whether to extend these fares on a day-to-day basis. WestJet had already announced increasing its service from Vancouver to Las Vegas to daily effective Saturday, April 28.