WestJet announces official 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic(TM) partnership
WestJet to sponsor the most anticipated Battle of Alberta this NHL season EDMONTON, AB, Sept. 25, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet, today in partnership with The National Hockey League (NHL®), announced it will serve as the official airline of the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™ on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Returning to its city of origin in Edmonton, the 2023 Tim Hortons […]
WestJet announces transborder connectivity between Victoria and Las Vegas
VICTORIA, BC, Sept. 20, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet, today announced service between Victoria and Las Vegas, reintroducing the airline’s first transborder connection from the island, for the first time since 2017. Beginning February 1, 2024, WestJet will operate non-stop service between Victoria and Las Vegas, twice weekly, as the airline continues to strengthen its investments in Western Canada through increased sun and leisure connections. “WestJet is […]
WestJet endorses widescale Canadian production of sustainable aviation fuel
Chief Executive Officer, Alexis von Hoensbroech attends 24th World Petroleum Congress and addresses opportunity for a collective effort to achieve aviation industry’s net-zero target of 2050 CALGARY, AB, Sept. 19, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet Group Chief Executive Officer, Alexis von Hoensbroech, today at the World Petroleum Congress in Calgary, addressed the airline’s ambitions to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 […]
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 announces exclusive transborder service connecting Kelowna and Las Vegas
By WestJet | September 12, 2023 Reintroducing a highly coveted transborder connection from the Okanagan, for the first time since 2020. WestJet, today announced service between Kelowna and Las Vegas, reintroducing a highly coveted transborder connection from the Okanagan, for the first time since 2020. Beginning December 15, WestJet will operate non-stop service between Kelowna […]
WestJet adds non-stop connectivity between Winnipeg and Ottawa this winter
Airline celebrates winter extension along with the inauguration of service between Winnipeg and Atlanta WINNIPEG, MB, Sept. 6, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced a highly anticipated addition to its previously announced winter schedule, with an extension of direct service between Winnipeg and Ottawa. Previously set to temporarily pause on October 29, 2023, WestJet will be the exclusive carrier providing essential service on the popular […]
The WestJet Group enhances its Board of Directors naming Benjamin Smith and Álex Cruz Vice-Chairs and appointing Lisa Durocher to the Board
CALGARY, AB, Sept. 6, 2023 /CNW/ – The WestJet Group today announced the appointment of Benjamin Smith and Álex Cruz as Vice-Chairs of its Board of Directors and the appointment of Lisa Durocher to its Board of Directors. “It gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of Benjamin and Álex as Vice-Chairs of our Board of Directors. Benjamin and Álex are […]
WestJet service update: Northwest Territories wildfires
Status of operations – as of Thursday, August 17 at 2:20 p.m. MT In response to the mandatory evacuation order issued by The Government of The Northwest Territories, a travel advisory has been posted on WestJet.com and flexible change/cancel guidelines have been announced for all guests travelling to Yellowknife between August 15 and 30, 2023. For assistance with changes or […]
WestJet adds new non-stop route connecting Kelowna and Toronto to winter schedule
Return of service connecting two cities comes just in time to support business and leisure travel to and from Okanagan region through winter season KELOWNA, BC, Aug. 16, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced the addition of non-stop service between Kelowna and Toronto to the airline’s 2023/24 winter schedule. Operating twice weekly, WestJet’s winter service between Kelowna and Toronto will begin November 5, 2023. “WestJet is […]
WestJet reports August long weekend operational success
Airline flew more than a quarter of a million guests across network from August 4 – 7, 2023 CALGARY, AB, Aug. 9, 2023 /CNW/ – Canada’s 2023 summer travel season continues to see demand in excess of pre-pandemic levels and the August Long Weekend was no exception. Flying more than a quarter of a million guests, WestJet reported a strong operational performance throughout […]