WestJet flight attendants begin strike, hundreds of flights cancelled
Flight attendants at Canadian airline WestJet have gone on strike on Sunday, August 2, after the airline and their union failed to reach a...
Icelandair and WestJet launch codeshare deal linking Canada, Iceland and Europe
Icelandair and WestJet have signed a bilateral codeshare agreement designed to improve connectivity between Canada, Iceland, and Europe through joint network integration.
The partnership will...
SAS and WestJet deepen partnership with new transatlantic codeshare
SAS and WestJet have signed an expanded codeshare agreement that significantly strengthens travel links between Scandinavia and Canada, widening access across both carriers’ networks...
WestJet unveils sweeping 2026 expansion with new transatlantic, South American and domestic routes
WestJet has announced a major expansion of its summer 2026 schedule, unveiling new international, transatlantic and domestic services that significantly strengthen connectivity across Canada....
WestJet Boeing 737 makes hard landing in Sint Maarten, runway reopened
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8obTxokdckIA WestJet Boeing 737-800 (carrying registration C-GWSR) experienced a hard landing at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), Sint Maarten, on September 7, forcing the...
WestJet places largest-ever order with Boeing for 67 aircraft, expanding 737 MAX and 787 fleets
Boeing and WestJet have announced the Canadian carrier’s largest aircraft order to date: 67 new jets, bringing its total firm order book to 123...
SAS and WestJet join forces to boost Canada–Scandinavia connectivity
SAS Scandinavian Airlines and WestJet have announced a new interline agreement, set to expand into a full transatlantic codeshare later this summer. The partnership...
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air to acquire 25% stake in WestJet from Onex
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air will jointly acquire a 25% stake in Canadian airline WestJet for $550 million USD. Delta will buy a...
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...