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 […]

WestJet anuncia nuevo servicio entre Calgary y Nueva York-LaGuardia para el verano

La aerolínea canadiense WestJet anunció este miércoles un nuevo servicio estacional entre Calgary y el Aeropuerto LaGuardia de Nueva York para el verano de 2025. Esta expansión se suma a la ya existente conexión directa entre Calgary y el Aeropuerto Internacional John F. Kennedy, fortaleciendo aún más la capacidad de viaje sin escalas entre ambas […]

WestJet announces service between Calgary and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) for Summer 2025

WestJet announced seasonal service between Calgary and New York LaGuardia, bolstering existing service from Calgary to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport and boosting non-stop travel capacity between the Empire State and WestJet’s Global Hub. The decision to increase guest capacity from Calgary to New York underscores WestJet’s commitment to operating as Canada’s leading […]