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Old Aug 5, 2008, 3:53 pm
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StuMcIlwain
 
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I'm not a WS employee, but I'll answer anyway.

Originally Posted by num1bearsfan
Does WJ offer any sort of premium grade seating? IE first or business class?
No.

Originally Posted by num1bearsfan
What types of aircraft does the fleet consist of?
Mostly 737-700s, with some -600s and -800s.

Originally Posted by num1bearsfan
Does WJ offer it's employees free air travel?
Yes.

Originally Posted by num1bearsfan
Does WJ utilize contract ramp services at any of it's locations either by another airline or by a flight support company?
Yes. All of the ramp services except at YYC used to be contracted; I'm not sure if that's still the case.

Originally Posted by num1bearsfan
Are any of the departments at WJ unionized, specifically the ramp?
No.

Originally Posted by num1bearsfan
Have you heard anything through the grape vine about starting service at MDW?
I haven't, but with the recent Southwest partner announcement, I'd be very surprised if MDW wasn't on the short-term expansion list.
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