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...
WestJet introduces new route from Newfoundland to Dublin
WestJet is reestablishing a direct connection between Newfoundland and Ireland with a new non-stop St. John’s-Dublin route for summer 2025. This long-anticipated route offers travelers from Newfoundland and Labrador a seamless gateway to the...
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WestJet adds flights from Calgary to Loreto, Baja California Sur
West Coast Canadians will now have an easier time to discover the unique charm of Loreto Baja California Sur. WestJet is now offering weekly nonstop seasonal service from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Loreto International Airport...
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WestJet reveals new routes, increased capacity for summer 2025
WestJet has announced its complete summer schedule for 2025, featuring 10 per cent growth network wide and domestic growth of 12 per cent. As the airline introduces two new domestic and three new transborder destinations, along with 11 new...
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Claims open in class action settlement against WestJet
Those who have used WestJet to travel in the past may be eligible for compensation, after the Supreme Court of British Columbia recently approved a worldwide class action settlement against WestJet on Oct. 11. The $12.5M lawsuit, which...
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