WestJet strengthens domestic schedule with three new routes and added capacity for summer 2025
WestJet announced a major expansion of its domestic network with new non-stop service between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and three Canadian cities for summer 2025. The expansion includes all-new non-stop service from Saskatoon and Regina and the return of flying between Vancouver and Halifax. In addition, new flights between Winnipeg and St. John’s have […]
WestJet bolsters connectivity between Calgary and Japan with new daily year-round service
WestJet announced the expansion of non-stop service between Calgary and Tokyo’s Narita International Airport to daily year-round through the winter schedule which begins on October 27, 2025. The airline attributes the increase of service to the continued success of the route on both sides of the Pacific, after first having increased to daily service for […]
WestJet Cargo celebrates significant growth in belly cargo business and outlines strategic network shifts and digital initiatives
WestJet’s cargo business celebrated a highly successful 2024, marked by growth across multiple fronts. The airline saw a surge in belly cargo demand, expanded its network with new routes and partnerships and embraced digital innovation to enhance the customer experience. “WestJet’s belly cargo business has emerged as a key driver of success for WestJet Cargo, […]
WestJet connects Halifax to the Mediterranean with seasonal non-stop service
WestJet 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 2025 schedule, offering Atlantic Canadians a direct connection to one of the airline’s most sought-after European destinations. «This route is poised […]
WestJet Cargo sells Virgin Atlantic’s cargo capacity from Toronto–London and beyond
WestJet Cargo has announced a Block Space Agreement (BSA) with Virgin Atlantic from Toronto (YYZ) to London (LHR) and beyond starting the 31st March. This marks a commercial year-round collaboration that will significantly boost cargo capacity between the East Coast of Canada to London and beyond on Virgin Atlantic network. This commercial partnership strengthens trade […]
Virgin Atlantic y WestJet amplían su acuerdo de código compartido
Virgin Atlantic y WestJet anunciaron la ampliación de su acuerdo de código compartido para fortalecer las conexiones entre Canadá, el Reino Unido y regiones clave, incluida la India. Esta colaboración ofrecerá mayor conectividad para los pasajeros en tránsito, mejorando las opciones de viaje para negocios, turismo y visitas familiares. Ambas aerolíneas operarán en la Terminal […]
Virgin Atlantic to expand codeshare with WestJet providing greater connectivity from the UK to Toronto and beyond
Virgin Atlantic and WestJet are delighted to announce an expanded codeshare agreement, strengthening vital business, leisure, and visiting friends-and-family connections between Canada and the UK and key connecting regions including India. The partnership will provide seamless connectivity for customers travelling between the UK and Canada with enhanced customer benefits for connecting passengers. The two airlines […]
WestJet anuncia una nueva ruta directa entre Halifax y Ámsterdam para el verano
La canadiense WestJet anunció este martes una nueva ruta entre el Aeropuerto Internacional de Halifax-Stanfield y Ámsterdam-Schiphol. El servicio sin escalas comenzará el 29 de mayo de 2025 y operará hasta seis veces por semana durante la temporada de verano. Se trata de la primera vez que la aerolínea ofrece vuelos directos entre ambas ciudades, […]
WestJet y Lufthansa Technik firman un acuerdo de mantenimiento de motores
WestJet y Lufthansa Technik han firmado un acuerdo exclusivo de servicios de mantenimiento para los motores LEAP-1B de CFM International que impulsan la flota Boeing 737 de la aerolínea canadiense. El contrato de 15 años y miles de millones de dólares es el más grande en los 30 años de historia de WestJet y siguió […]
WestJet and Lufthansa Technik sign multi-billion-dollar agreement for world-class aircraft engine maintenance services
WestJet and Lufthansa Technik announced that they have signed an exclusive agreement, in which Lufthansa Technik will provide engine maintenance services for the CFM International* LEAP-1B engines that power the airline’s Boeing 737 fleet. The 15-year, multi-billion-dollar contract, is the largest in WestJet’s 30-year history and followed a rigorous competitive global sourcing process. As a […]
