Unfortunately, WestJet confirmed that certain data was obtained from its systems. Since making that determination, WestJet conducted an analysis of that data to identify specific data elements and locate current contact information for certain United States residents who were impacted. As of September 15, 2025, WestJet completed that analysis and as a result is providing this notice. No credit card or debit card numbers, expiry dates and CVV numbers, and no guest user passwords were obtained.
The scene of the fatal incident is currently closed off as Gardaí carry out a technical examination The fatal collision took place on the northbound stretch of the motorway at Carrigane, Mitchelstown at around 9:15pm between junction 11 and junction 12. The body of the pedestrian was taken to the mortuary in Cork University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will take place.
We have taken this decision as our forensic investigation of the cyber incident continues, and as we consider the different stages of the controlled restart of our global operations, which will take time.