Westjet have to deal with is whether to maintain its status quo of offering low cost and low fare , whether to venture more in the third party charter segment or whether to be involved in the Trans bs segment . The management has to decide the best strategy it will use to achieve its expansion plan and decision must be made urgently
PEST Analysis of the External Environment
Political / Legal
After the 9 /11 attack operating in the small markets has become uneconomical due to increased costs . Legal measures by the government translated to higher costs to airlines , which were transferred to consumers . Non-profit airport authorities have also led to the increased prices that act as a disincentive to air transportation . Most customers