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 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,...
WestJet’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner almost ready for delivery
WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline - behind Air Canada - has released pictures of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The aircraft, registered C-GUDH, will be...
WestJet from Calgary to Brussels and 18 European cities via Amsterdam thanks to codeshare with KLM
WestJet announced the evolution of its long-standing codeshare relationship with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines through the placement of its "WS" codeshare on KLM-operated flights. ...
Swoop Boeing 737-800 suffers bird strike, long delay for passengers
On 10 September, a Swoop Boeing 737-800 (C-GXRW) operated domestic flight WO312 between Abbotsford and Edmonton, Canada. Shortly after take-off, the right hand engine...
WestJet announced the name and logo for its ULCC: Swoop
WestJet today announced the name and logo for its ultra-low-cost airline (ULCC) in Canada. Named Swoop, the ULCC will begin selling flights in early 2018."The name...
WestJet Boeing 737-800 skids off end of the runway after landing at Halifax Airport, Canada
On 5 January, a WestJet Boeing 737-800 (C-FUJR) operated domestic flight WS248 between Toronto and Halifax, Canada. After landing at Halifax - in poor...
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...
Canada mandates vaccination for federally regulated airline workers – Air Canada and WestJet approve
WestJet working to implement the government’s mandatory vaccination requirement for federally regulated airline employees by the end of October
The WestJet Group today welcomed the...
WestJet Group to acquire Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines
Delivering greater value and more sun destinations for Canadians
Combination strengthens both companies following impact of pandemic
Drives growth and job creation
Unlocks...
WestJet Encore orders 9 more Bombardier Q400 aircraft
Bombardier continues its domination of the North American turboprop market with WestJet Encore order for nine more versatile Q400 aircraft
Transaction is a conversion...
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...
WestJet introduces service from Calgary to Amsterdam
New flight to begin August 5 on airline's 787 Dreamliner
WestJet today announced that it is expanding its international network to include one of...
WestJet takes off from Calgary for London’s Heathrow Airport
New route brings enhanced connectivity through Britain's global aviation hub
WestJet today celebrates the completion of its inaugural flight from Calgary International Airport to London's...
Air Canada and Westjet suspend flights with the Boeing 737 MAX, following restrictions by Canadian authorities
Canadian Minister of Transport Marc Garneau has issued a safety notice restricting commercial passenger flights from any air operator, both domestic and foreign, of...
WestJet heads to Paris CDG and London Gatwick from Halifax with the new Boeing 737 MAX 8
WestJet today announced that it is again connecting Atlantic Canada to the world by air with daily direct flights between Halifax Stanfield International Airport...
WestJet introduces new flights to Scotland from Toronto
Airline adds Toronto to Edinburgh to its international network and new non-stop service between Glasgow and Toronto
WestJet today announced a new service between Toronto and Scotland with the addition of non-stop flights to Edinburgh and Glasgow beginning in...
Boeing delivers first 787 Dreamliner for WestJet
Airline to fly 787-9 on new non-stop international routes
Aeroplane named after carrier's chairman, founder; features new business cabinBoeing yesterday delivered the first of ten...
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 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...