Canadian Airlines shift focus as U.S. travel slumps, domestic and European routes gain steam
A sharp drop in Canadian travel to the U.S. is prompting airlines to cut back on cross-border flights and redirect capacity to domestic and...
WestJet expands Calgary–Tokyo service to daily year-round; adds Osaka and Nagoya via Japan Airlines codeshare
WestJet will extend its Calgary–Tokyo Narita route to daily year-round service starting October 27, 2025, following strong demand from both Canadian and Japanese travellers....
WestJet launches Halifax-Barcelona non-stop flights for Summer 2025
WestJet is introducing a new seasonal non-stop route between Halifax (YHZ) and Barcelona (BCN), starting June 27, 2025. Operating four times weekly until late...
Virgin Atlantic expands codeshare with WestJet for seamless UK-Canada travel
Virgin Atlantic and WestJet are set to expand their codeshare partnership starting March 30, 2025, coinciding with Virgin Atlantic’s launch of its London Heathrow–Toronto...
WestJet and Lufthansa Technik forge multi-billion-dollar deal for engine maintenance facility in Calgary
WestJet has signed a multi-billion-dollar agreement with Lufthansa Technik to provide engine maintenance services for its Boeing 737 MAX fleet. The 15-year contract is...
WestJet expands transatlantic connections from St. John’s with new Paris route and Dublin service return
WestJet's summer 2024 schedule introduces exciting transatlantic routes for St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. Highlights include a brand-new direct flight to Paris, the return of...
WestJet cancels over 235 flights due to AMFA strike, impacting 33,000 passengers
The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association's (AMFA) decision to strike has led WestJet to cancel over 150 flights starting Saturday, June 29, affecting approximately 20,000...
WestJet takes off for Frankfurt! Codeshare with Condor connects five Canadian cities
WestJet and Condor Airlines have expanded their partnership, offering direct flights from five Canadian cities (Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Halifax) to Frankfurt, Germany for...
WestJet Group expands fleet with two additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
The WestJet Group has announced the acquisition of two additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, sourced from Aviation Capital Group and High Ridge Aviation,...
WestJet cancels flights ahead of potential strike by maintenance engineers
Proactive measures aim to minimise disruption for passengers
The WestJet Group has begun cancelling and consolidating flights in response to an anticipated strike by WestJet...
WestJet and Virgin Atlantic expand their codeshare agreement
WestJet and Virgin Atlantic are expanding their codeshare agreement. This means WestJet will sell flights operated by Virgin Atlantic on their website.WestJet passengers will...
BOC Aviation places three Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with WestJet for 2024 expansion
BOC Aviation Limited has announced the placement of three used Boeing 737-8 aircraft with WestJet Group, scheduled for delivery in 2024. These aircraft, powered...
First direct flight between Calgary and Iceland
16 May marks a significant milestone as Keflavik Airport welcomes Canadian airline WestJet into its airport community with the launch of its inaugural flights...
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...