CALGARY — WestJet Group has announced additional updates to its network and operational procedures as it navigates the airline industry’s ongoing challenges with elevated fuel prices and associated cost pressures.

WestJet continues to implement planned capacity adjustments, and will reduce flying by approximately 4% in September and 3% in October.

“These updates better align capacity with demand, while maintaining operational reliability,” says WestJet.

As with its past capacity cuts the airline says impacted guests will be provided with alternate flight options.

Airlines in Canada and around the world have made capacity cuts, added fuel surcharges and hiked baggage fees amid the war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Industry experts have warned that even when the war ends, travellers should not expect airfares to go down immediately.

WestJet reduced capacity by 3% in July and August after reductions ranging between 1% and 6% in the spring.