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...
WestJet takes off from Calgary for Rome Fiumicino
Ciao Roma! WestJet takes off for The Eternal CityNew connection between Alberta and Italy marks a major recovery milestone as demand for international travel...
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...
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...
Air Transat and WestJet cooperate on transatlantic codeshare
Canadian airlines Air Transat and WestJet have agreed to cooperate on a codeshare that will soon allow customers to book transatlantic travel involving both carriers...
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...
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 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. ...