Hola Barcelona! WestJet connects Halifax to the Mediterranean with seasonal non-stop service starting summer 2025
HALIFAX, NS, March 24, 2025 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced new service between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) beginning June 27. The seasonal route will operate four times per week as part of WestJet’s summer 2025 schedule, offering Atlantic Canadians a direct connection to one of the airline’s most sought-after European […]
WestJet to relax carry-on baggage sizing
March 3, 2025 “New” sizing allowances mirror other carrier and baggage manufacturer dimensions to optimize overhead bin space, streamline boarding. Effective May 6, 2025, WestJet will accept new maximum carry-on baggage sizing to seamlessly align with common international cabin baggage dimensions adopted by other North American carriers and luggage manufacturers, including partner carrier, Delta Air […]
Earn more, save more and reach status faster with the all-new WestJet Rewards
“We are improving WestJet Rewards to bring more value to all Canadians, whether that’s our frequent flyers, credit card holders or the casual traveler,” said Steve McClelland, Vice-President of Loyalty, WestJet. “That’s why we’ve introduced changes to our program across both flights and everyday partnerships, that give members so many great ways to earn points and […]
Pack your bags, Halifax! WestJet launches non-stop service to Amsterdam for summer 2025
HALIFAX, NS, Feb. 18, 2025 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced new service between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). The new service will operate through the airline’s 2025 summer schedule, with up to six-times weekly service beginning May 29, 2025. This will be the first time WestJet operates between Amsterdam and Halifax, contributing to a 97 per […]
WestJet and Lufthansa Technik sign multi-billion-dollar agreement for world-class aircraft engine maintenance services; new repair facility to be established in Calgary
WestJet’s historic contract award will strengthen Western Canada aerospace hub, Lufthansa Technik’s new engine repair shop and test cell will drive job creation and long-term economic benefits CALGARY, AB, Feb. 13, 2025 /CNW/ – WestJet and Lufthansa Technik announced today that they have signed an exclusive agreement, in which Lufthansa Technik will provide engine maintenance services for the CFM International* […]
Northern Super League Takes Off with WestJet as Official Airline
New partnership marks WestJet’s first sponsorship of a women’s professional sports league TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2025 /CNW/ – The Northern Super League proudly announces WestJet as the Official Airline of Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league and all six of its clubs. This landmark partnership is WestJet’s debut sponsorship of a women’s professional sports league, and its foray into empowering women in sports and […]
Start spreadin’ the news… WestJet announces service between Calgary and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) for Summer 2025
Seasonal expansion to additional airport delivers optionality and choice to New York-destined travellers in time for the peak summer travel season CALGARY, AB, Jan. 15, 2025 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced seasonal service between Calgary and New York LaGuardia, bolstering existing service from Calgary to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport and boosting non-stop travel capacity between the Empire State and WestJet’s […]
Jet set to Mexico City: WestJet’s new non-stop Calgary route set to take off in summer 2025
WestJet’s newest connection underpins airline’s title as Canada’s leading carrier serving Mexico CALGARY, AB, Jan. 13, 2025 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced non-stop service between Calgary and Mexico City International Airport (MEX). Beginning May 14, 2025, WestJet will operate five weekly flights, reaffirming its leadership as the top carrier connecting Canada and Mexico, while reinforcing Calgary’s position as a key hub for the airline’s global network. “WestJet’s continued investment in […]
Sun seekers celebrate! WestJet inaugurates service between Toronto and Grenada
Airline underpins leisure network with new seasonal service to the island of spice TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2024 /CNW/ – Today WestJet is celebrating the inauguration of service between Toronto and Grenada with the departure of WS2522 at 7:30 a.m. ET. To commemorate the milestone, WestJet and the Grenada Tourism Authority celebrated with live entertainment, giveaways and formal remarks […]
WestJet and the Government of Alberta celebrate two years of successful partnership that brought growth and solid economic benefit to the province
December 12, 2024 Premier Danielle Smith visits WestJet Campus to reflect on two years progress since signing the WestJet-Alberta MOU From left: Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, Chris Burley, WestJet Group, Chairman of the Board of Directors, the Honourable Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group, CEO, Scott Wilson, […]