WestJet shares Operational Excellence program enhancements ahead of holiday travel seasob
December 11, 2023 Airline provides update on lessons learned and operational improvements to support peak winter travel As Canadians look forward to the upcoming holiday season, WestJet is gearing up across all touchpoints of the guest journey with a strategic focus on digital enhancements, IT infrastructure management and operational resilience all aimed at delivering an […]
Porter connects Montréal to Western Canada with new three non-stop routes
Eastern Canada connecting with more of Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2023 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is adding daily roundtrip flights on three new non-stop routes between Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG). The addition of the new routes beginning next spring provides another way to travel between Porter’s extensive Eastern Canada network and […]
Lynx Air Adds Ottawa to its Growing Network
OTTAWA, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lynx Air (Lynx), has announced the addition of Ottawa to its network. With flight service starting on May 17, 2024, Ottawa is the 19th destination served by Lynx across North America. Canada’s newest ultra-affordable airline will operate flights between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Calgary International Airport (YYC), as […]
WestJet growth plan soars with intercontinental expansion across Canada
Announcement reaffirms commitment to Eastern and Atlantic Canada’s transatlantic connectivity with reintroduction of European routes Airline announces exclusive service between Calgary and Reykjavik (Keflavik) and increased frequencies for international routes out of Calgary hub, including daily, exclusive service to Tokyo CALGARY, AB, Nov. 15, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced an expansion of its European summer 2024 network. Propelled by its growing 737 MAX fleet, the airline reintroduced […]
Air Canada Joins Forces with Dreams Take Flight Calgary to Create Unforgettable Experiences for Children
MONTREAL, Nov. 7, 2023 /CNW/ – Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight are once again joining forces to create an unforgettable experience. This year, we will be taking over 120 children on a once-in-a-lifetime journey from Calgary to a theme park in California, all thanks to the generous support of many Air Canada employee volunteers and the Air Canada Foundation. […]
Lynx Air’s service between Calgary and Orlando takes off today
CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lynx Air’s (Lynx) inaugural service between Calgary and Orlando will take off today from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Canada’s ultra-affordable airline will operate two flights per week between Calgary and Orlando, flying brand-new Boeing 737 aircraft. To celebrate, Lynx is launching a […]
Porter adds another western connection with Ottawa-Calgary
TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2023 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is launching daily service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) with its new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, adding another cross-country connection for passengers to travel across Canada in style. The new service starts on February 14, 2024, marking the latest expansion into Western Canada from Ottawa, complementing existing flights to Vancouver and Edmonton and providing connections to destinations across Eastern Canada and the […]
WestJet adds 31 additional European cities to its network through enhanced Air France codeshare agreement
Starting September 25, Canadians can connect from Paris to more than 53 European destinations with the convenience of a one ticket journey CALGARY, AB, Sept. 14, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced that beginning September 25, 2023, its guests will gain access to 31 additional cities across 11 European countries from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) through an […]
WestJet bolsters sun flying from British Columbia’s Fraser Valley
Airline furthers commitment to Abbotsford with sun and domestic connectivity this winter season ABBOTSFORD, BC, July 31, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced an expansion to its winter network schedule serving British Columbia’s Fraser Valley, with strategic new routes directly connecting Abbotsford to the popular beaches of Mexico. “Today’s announcement brings more opportunity for our guests across the Fraser Valley to seamlessly connect to […]
The WestJet Group maintains commitment to Hamilton through sun and leisure connections this winter
HAMILTON, ON, July 31, 2023 /CNW/ – The WestJet Group today announced enhancements to its winter schedule serving Hamilton, sustaining the community’s key sun connections as the airline works through a transitionary period, completing the integration of its ultra-low-cost carrier, Swoop. The WestJet Group has proudly served Hamilton for 23 years and while the integration of Swoop has resulted in a […]