WestJet Group CEO unveils growth strategy in Halifax amidst return of transatlantic connectivity
Alexis von Hoensbroech, CEO of the WestJet Group, shared insights into the airline's growth strategy and vision for Atlantic Canada during a special event...
Enhanced transpacific connectivity: Korean Air and WestJet expand codeshare partnership
Korean Air and WestJet have broadened their codeshare collaboration, offering customers more transpacific travel options. Korean Air will now sell flights on WestJet’s new...
WestJet adds direct connectivity between Seoul and Calgary to summer 2024 schedule
WestJet revealed plans to connect Calgary and Seoul with thrice-weekly flights using the 787 Dreamliner this summer, strengthening Calgary's status as an intercontinental hub....
WestJet returns seasonal transatlantic service to Halifax with non-stop connectivity to Dublin, Edinburgh and London
WestJet announced the return of its seasonal transatlantic service to Halifax, offering non-stop flights to Dublin, Edinburgh, and London Gatwick. This move, facilitated by...
WestJet launches direct transatlantic flights from St. John’s, Newfoundland (Canada) to London
WestJet introduces direct flights between St. John's and London's Gatwick Airport, aiming to enhance tourism, business, and cargo opportunities for Newfoundland and Labrador.The service...
WestJet adds 31 additional European cities to its network through enhanced Air France codeshare agreement
WestJet has unveiled exciting news for travellers with a passion for exploring Europe. Starting today, WestJet passengers will enjoy access to an impressive array...
WestJet to shut down a second airline, Sunwing, and integrate it into its main business
WestJet, a Calgary-based airline, plans to wind down Sunwing Airlines and merge it with its mainline business within two years. The decision is part...
WestJet to close its low-cost unit Swoop
Canadian airline WestJet has announced the integration of its discount carrier, Swoop, into its mainline operations. The move follows the ratification of a recent...
Canadian WestJet and unions reach agreement as strike is being called off
WestJet Group and the ALPA association representing the WestJet and subsidiary Swoop pilots have reached a tentative agreement on the second collective bargaining agreement...
The WestJet Group begins flight cancellations in anticipation of WestJet and Swoop pilot strike
WestJet Encore and Link service to continue through disruption
As the WestJet Group prepares for labour action by WestJet and Swoop pilots, the airline has...
WestJet celebrates inaugural flight to Tokyo’s Narita International Airport, its first route to Asia
Canadian airline, WestJet, celebrated its inaugural flight from Calgary to Tokyo's Narita International Airport, marking the first time the airline has touched down in...
WestJet Cargo receives approval and certification of its 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters from Transport Canada
Approval signals bright future for WestJet Cargo and the GTA Group as dedicated freighters prepare for takeoff with first departure set for April 22,...
WestJet suspends flights to Europe
WestJet has temporarily suspended transatlantic service between three Canadian cities and Europe.The airline announced on Monday that it was suspending transatlantic service between Halifax,...
GetJet Airlines returns to Canadian skies by wet leasing one Boeing 737-800 to Fly Swoop
GetJet Airlines, the IOSA-approved Lithuanian ACMI and Charter carrier, has announced the wet-lease of 1 B737-800 to Fly Swoop, the Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier owned...
WestJet announces new service to Japan and Europe as part of planned expansion from YYC Calgary International Airport
Airline takes first step in growing overall capacity from YYC by more than 25 per cent in 2023
New intercontinental routes between Calgary and Tokyo,...
Westjet Cargo confirms the launch of four Boeing 737-800 freighters on March 26, 2023
WestJet Cargo, the air cargo division of WestJet, has spent the last few months putting a solid structure in place in order to take...
WestJet expands fleet with order of 42 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft with an option for 22 more
737-10 will enable WestJet to reduce emissions, meet long-term sustainability goals and grow its network
Boeing and WestJet announced the airline is strengthening its commitment...
WestJet closer to acquisition of Sunwing group
Regulatory review of the WestJet Group's acquisition of Sunwing moves to next stageThe WestJet Group today issued a statement following the release of the...
WestJet expands fleet with an order for 42 Boeing 737 MAX 10s and options for an additional 22
Boeing and WestJet today announced the airline is strengthening its commitment to the 737 MAX family with an order for 42 737-10s and options...
WestJet’s new service between Toronto and Edinburgh takes off
Airline celebrates the launch of new connection between Canada and Scotland in advance of busy summer travel season
WestJet today, is celebrating the launch of...