WestJet surprises YWG travellers with CFL Grey Cup trophy
Guests arriving at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport on WestJet flights the morning of Nov. 8 were greeted with a major surprise. Awaiting them on the baggage carousel was the CFL's iconic Grey Cup, which otherwise wouldn’t be in...
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WestJet takes off to Tulum from Calgary and Toronto
WestJet has now launched service to Tulum, Mexico from both Calgary and Toronto as it continues to bolster its portfolio of sun destinations for winter season. “WestJet is pleased to further enhance our connections to sun destinations this...
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WestJet takes off with new brand platform
WestJet is ushering in a new era today 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...
WestJet & WAA confirm 35% winter capacity increase from Winnipeg
The WestJet Group met with the Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) to deliver a progress update on the airline's successful growth strategy for Winnipeg, highlighting an impressive 21 per cent growth for 2024 in Manitoba's capital. "This...
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WestJet adds three Boeing 737 MAX 8 to fleet
The WestJet Group today announced it will acquire three additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, from SMBC Aviation Capital. These aircraft are in addition to the six new-to-WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft the WestJet Group announced earlier...
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WestJet grounds 16 planes as a result of Calgary hailstorm
WestJet teams are working diligently to understand and address the damage caused to its fleet by an unprecedented hailstorm that moved through WestJet’s global hub in Calgary on the evening of Aug. 5, 2024. Following a comprehensive safety...
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WestJet & Air North announce interline agreement
WestJet and Air North, Yukon's airline, have announced a new interline agreement directly connecting both carrier's networks. Starting July 31, guests can book a single ticket with a connected itinerary between WestJet's global network and...
WestJet launches daily Kelowna-Seattle service starting January
WestJet has announced new daily service connecting Kelowna and Seattle beginning in January 2025. The route will unlock more seamless connectivity between the popular regions to a vast network of U.S. destinations through Seattle and beyond,...
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WestJet Rewards members get free internet with Telus partnership
Today, WestJet and TELUS unveiled the first step in a multi-year strategic partnership that will transform the inflight experience for WestJet guests by providing industry-leading, fast and free internet, presented by TELUS and delivered by...
WestJet’s largest-ever 2024/2025 winter schedule includes Canada-wide connectivity
The WestJet Group recently announced its complete 2024/2025 winter schedule, which includes a 36 per cent capacity boost from Winnipeg and 27 per cent from Saskatchewan. "Our winter schedule is building on our ambitions to ensure Canadians...
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