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Saskatoon woman frustrated after feds give WestJet until June 2027 to remove wheelchair weight limit

The Canadian Transportation Agency says WestJet needs to remove its 136-kilogram (300-pound) weight requirement for mobility aids by June 30, 2027. A Saskatoon woman says that's too much time to give the company.

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Saskatoon woman frustrated after feds give WestJet until June 2027 to remove wheelchair weight limit
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