WestJet experiencing 'network-wide' delays due to IT outage

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WestJet is experiencing “network-wide” delays with its flights on Wednesday, as the carrier says an outage with one of its outside technology partners has caused problems at multiple airlines.

The Calgary-based airline says an outage at Sabre, which provides booking and other IT services to multiple airlines, is causing flight delays across its network and causing problems with check-in, too.

According to airline-monitoring firm FlightAware.com, the airline has cancelled eight flights on Wednesday and almost 70 are delayed. That’s about 19 per cent of its normal flight capacity.

“We sincerely apologize for the disruption,” WestJet said in a statement on X. “We understand you may have questions regarding

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