WestJet Airlines Ltd: Credit opinion update following downgrade to Ba1
WestJet benefits from a strong market position and good profitability, but is constrained by rising costs and execution risk as it expands its business.WestJet Airlines is a Canadian airline. Co. provides scheduled and charter commercial air travel, vacation packages and cargo services across North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe. Co.'s commercial air travel business also supports a variety of other product and service offerings including: flight change and cancel options; upgrading to its Plus seating; baggage fees; food, beverage and inflight entertainment options; and its WestJet RBC MasterCard. Co.'s vacation package provides a variety of products and services purchased through packages such as: flights, hotel accommodations, car rentals and tour attractions.
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