WestJet adds seasonal non-stop service from Halifax-Barcelona
WestJet has 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...
WestJet elevates guest experience with strategic leadership shifts
WestJet has made strategic changes to the WestJet Group Executive Committee to better align leadership positions with the company's commitment to delivering for its guests. A key change is the creation of a WestJet Group Chief Experience...
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WestJet rolls out new rewards program
WestJet has announced the most significant improvement to WestJet Rewards in the program's 15-year history, making it easier than ever for members to earn, redeem and achieve status. The changes, coming April 30, 2025, will make the Rewards...
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Sunwing’s summer schedule features 12+ destinations and daily flights
Sunwing has announced its initial 2025 summer schedule, featuring direct flights from six key airports across Canada to more than a dozen popular sun destinations. These include Cancun, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico, Punta Cana and...
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WestJet’s Andy Gibbons leaving the company after 12 years
WestJet’s vice president, external affairs, Andy Gibbons has announced that he will be leaving the airline on Jan. 24, 2025. In a message posted on his LinkedIn account, Gibbons said that after 12 years (and close to 20 including...
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WestJet’s Calgary to Mexico City route takes off May 2025
WestJet has announced non-stop service between Calgary and Mexico City International Airport (MEX). Beginning May 14, 2025, WestJet will operate five weekly flights, while reinforcing Calgary's position as a key hub for the airline's global...
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WestJet launches new flights from Toronto to Grenada
WestJet is celebrating the inauguration of service between Toronto and Grenada with the departure of WS2522 at 7:30 a.m. ET. on Dec. 15. To commemorate the milestone, WestJet and the Grenada Tourism Authority celebrated with live...
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WestJet boss makes the case for ‘foundational reform’ to Commons transport committee
In a letter to members of the House of Commons Transport Committee, WestJet’s CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech outlined a number of initiatives that the airline has taken that are designed to “deliver choice and affordability” to Canadian...
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WestJet releases 12th annual Christmas Miracle video
For the past 12 years, WestJet has been a catalyst for making the impossible possible, with magical moments focused on spreading cheer and giving back to our guests. Honouring the 11-year anniversary of one of WestJet's most beloved...
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Get On Board with WestJet Agent Direct
WestJet has announced that its travel agent booking platform, WestJet Agent Direct, is now available for new users to register and start booking. Designed exclusively for travel agents, WestJet Agent Direct provides another option for booking...