WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech outlines long-term growth plan and vision for Alberta’s capital city
First annual chamber event showcases airline’s commitment to the community EDMONTON, AB, April 24, 2024 /CNW/ – WestJet today provided a comprehensive update on the progress it is making against its targeted growth strategy for Edmonton. Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group Chief Executive Officer, outlined the airline’s strategy and commitments for 2024 and beyond in collaboration with key partners […]
WestJet adds six additional Asian destinations to its network through enhanced Korean Air codeshare agreement
CALGARY, AB, April 22, 2024 /CNW/ – Beginning May 17, 2024, WestJet guests will gain access to six additional cities across four Asian countries from Incheon International Airport (ICN) through an expansion of WestJet’s codeshare agreement with Korean Air, one of the world’s only 5-star airlines as awarded by Skytrax. Through the agreement, guests will have more opportunity […]
WestJet achieves significant reductions in aircraft emissions
March 20, 2024 WestJet today reported an 11 per cent reduction in its fuel emissions intensity in 2023, compared to 2019*. The reductions align with the airline’s commitment to responsible growth and the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) goal for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The lower aircraft emissions intensity can be attributed […]
WestJet acquires Shell Aviation’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) available for purchase in Canada
Demonstration signals airline’s commitment to advancing sustainability framework and ambitious net-zero emissions goals CALGARY, AB, April 19, 2024 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced that it has purchased the first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supplied in Canada by Shell Aviation, marking another milestone in WestJet’s mission to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and signifying another step forward in making Canada’s aviation industry more sustainable. “WestJet […]
Calgary’s Aerospace Innovation Hub propels forward with $3.9 million investment from OCIF and backing of inaugural industry partners
March 11, 2024 WestJet will serve as the anchor airline company at the Aerospace Innovation Hub, providing opportunities for innovators to apply their solutions to real-world airline scenarios. Aerospace innovators will gain access to funding, business support and the ability to validate their technologies in real-world settings at the Aerospace Innovation Hub (“AIH”). This is […]
WestJet introduces a new way to experience travel with Extended Comfort
April 4, 2024 Starting April 10, guests who book any Economy cabin fare (Basic, Econo, or EconoFlex) onboard WestJet’s 737 and 787 aircraft can also select WestJet’s most relaxing economy seat option with Extended Comfort. Starting April 10, guests who book any Economy cabin fare (Basic, Econo, or EconoFlex) onboard WestJet’s 737 and 787 aircraft […]
WestJet and Calgary Flames Alumni Association sign two-year partnership
Partnership serves to support affordable youth programming and strengthen ties to local communities CALGARY, AB, April 11, 2024 /CNW/ – WestJet and the Calgary Flames Alumni Association today announced a new two-year partnership focused on unlocking new opportunities to give back to the community through enhanced access to sports for Western Canadian youth. “Our partnership with […]
WestJet provides critical air access to New Brunswick with introduction of service between Fredericton and Calgary
Route marks airline’s sixth East Coast destination this summer, reaffirming commitment to enhancing Atlantic Canada’s economic and tourism pipelines through strategic air service FREDERICTON, NB, April 9, 2024 /CNW/ – Beginning June 20, 2024, WestJet will operate new non-stop, twice weekly seasonal service between Fredericton and Calgary, igniting two-way tourism and business opportunities, while also bolstering connectivity between Atlantic Canada and WestJet’s global hub in Calgary. “The […]
WestJet propels Winnipeg’s growth forward with new year-round, daily service to Montreal and Ottawa
Further expanding Winnipeg’s transborder leisure network, WestJet to launch the only direct service to Nashville WINNIPEG, MB, April 8, 2024 /CNW/ – WestJet today celebrated the latest additions to its Winnipeg network, featuring new year-round, daily service to Montreal, as well as increased, daily, year-round service to Ottawa, beginning June 3, 2024. WestJet also announced new highly anticipated seasonal service between Winnipeg and Nashville, set to take off […]
April 1 Alert: WESTJET INTRODUCES MEMOREASE™
State-of-the-art headset offers Canadians the chance to createunforgettable vacation memories…without ever leaving home CALGARY, AB, April 1, 2024 /CNW/ – After almost three decades of delivering travel options to Canadians, WestJet is proud to introduce a new way for Canadians to enjoy a vacation – one that eliminates the need to actually take a vacation. Today, the […]