WestJet extends service between Winnipeg and Orlando year-round with expansive summer 2025 schedule
Airline builds on its recent addition of Nashville route, with extended full summer service WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 18, 2024 /CNW/ – Today WestJet announced its comprehensive summer 2025 schedule, including significant capacity growth and the extension of service between Winnipeg and Orlando to year round. In addition, following the successful two-month trial of Winnipeg-Nashville service in fall 2024, this popular route will return for the […]
WestJet recognized by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) as a 2025 Four Star Major Airline
November 4, 2024 WestJet proudly accepts the 2025 APEX Four Star Major Airline award This award is the only global award entirely based on neutral, third-party passenger feedback and insights. “What makes this award so important is that it is voted on by guests, as they are central to everything we do,” says Colleen […]
Winter-ready: WestJet prepares for the busy holiday travel season
November 15, 2024 As Canada’s winter weather approaches, WestJet is enhancing its operations to ensure a smooth and reliable travel experience for guests during the busiest season of the year. In advance of the highly anticipated holiday travel season, WestJet is sharing key improvements made across its operation in preparation for Canada’s unpredictable winter weather […]
WestJet Class Action Baggage Fee Settlement
VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 15, 2024 /CNW/ – On October 11, 2024, the Supreme Court of British Columbia has approved the worldwide class action settlement. The court also approved the distribution process and appointed A.B. Data as the claims administrator. WHAT IS THE CLASS ACTION ABOUT? The plaintiff alleged that WestJet charged a fee for the first checked baggage contrary to a provision that […]
FLYHT Strengthens Partnership with WestJet for AFIRS™ 228 Order on Boeing 737 MAX-10 Fleet
Calgary, Alberta – November 13, 2024 – FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (TSX-V: FLY) (OTCQX: FLYLF) (the “Company” or “FLYHT”) today announced that it received an order from WestJet Airlines, Ltd. to install the Company’s TSO approved AFIRS™ 228S satcom solution on WestJet’s fleet of Boeing 737 MAX-10 aircraft. “As we execute on our fleet growth and modernization plan, […]
WestJet inaugurates service to Tulum from Calgary and Toronto
Airline continues to strengthen leisure network with new seasonal service to Tulum, Mexico this winter CALGARY, AB, Nov. 9, 2024 /CNW/ – Today WestJet is celebrating the inauguration of its service to Tulum with the departure of WS2320 from Calgary at 8:55 a.m. MST and WS2034 from Toronto at 9:00 a.m. EST. The airline continues to bolster its extensive portfolio of sun destinations this winter, reaffirming its position […]
WestJet and Skip join forces to bring exclusive rewards and elevated experiences to travellers and convenience seekers across Canada
CALGARY, AB, Nov. 5, 2024 /CNW/ – Today, WestJet and Skip are uniting two iconic Canadian brands through a long-term partnership aimed at enhancing the overall guest experience. Canadians will enjoy exclusive, personalized benefits designed to inspire travel, elevate their day-to-day lives and help them Skip to the good part in their trip! “Seamlessly blending convenience and travel rewards […]
WestJet unveils a new platform and national ad campaign, Where your story takes off, a celebration of travel enriching lives with unforgettable stories
CALGARY, AB, Oct. 22, 2024 /CNW/ – Today, WestJet ushers in a new era with the launch of a comprehensive brand platform and fully integrated campaign, anchored by a new tagline—Where Your Story Takes Off. As the airline returns to its roots, following an updated business strategy, WestJet’s commitment to helping guests write memorable stories is driven by […]
WestJet Group and the Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) outline partnership achievements, showcasing enhanced connectivity and record-breaking strategic growth
With over 2.4 million seats serving Winnipeg this year, WestJet and the WAA continue to strengthen travel options for both business and leisure in Manitoba’s capital CALGARY, AB, Oct. 4, 2024 /CNW/ – Today, the WestJet Group met with the WAA to deliver a progress update on the airline’s successful growth strategy for Winnipeg, highlighting an impressive 21 per cent growth for […]
Competition Bureau seeks information from Air Canada and WestJet to advance its study of competition in Canada’s airline industry
GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 3, 2024 /CNW/ – The Competition Bureau has obtained two court orders requiring Air Canada and WestJet Airlines Ltd. to provide information for its market study into competition in Canada’s airline industry. This is the first time the Bureau has used its new information gathering powers in a market study. The orders, granted by the Federal Court, require the companies to […]