The WestJet Group today is expressing its strong opposition to the travel advisory issued by the Government of Canada. The targeted advice outlined today is not based on science and data and signif...

Further damage to guests, employees, and communities prevented as the airline works to rebuild

Both parties now await the ratification vote to be put forward to membership.

New intercontinental routes between Calgary and Tokyo, Barcelona, Edinburgh, and increased frequencies between Calgary and Dublin, London, Paris and Rome significantly enhance options for leisure...

WestJet is aware that Lynx Air has initiated CCAA proceedings and the resulting news that Lynx intends to cease operations at 12:01 a.m. MT on Monday, February 26, 2024.

CIRB invites further submissions on necessity of arbitration

Aircraft on lease from BBAM Limited Partnership (BBAM)

WestJet announced that Andrew (Andy) Gibbons, has been promoted to Vice-President Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs.

WestJet today announced it will add non-stop service to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) beginning early Spring 2022. As WestJet continues to increase global connectivity from Western Canada, the...

The WestJet Group welcomes today’s announcement from the federal government outlining changes to Canada’s border measures and travel policies. The WestJet Group will continue to advocate, based on...

WestJet Group designates Calgary as its exclusive global connecting hub, and will concentrate all 787 Dreamliner intercontinental flying to YYC Calgary International Airport

To assist Ukrainians in need of air travel, WestJet has provided 500 domestic one-way flights to any WestJet destination in Canada to ensure they reach their final destinations across the country...

Today’s announcement aligns with the travel policies of other major nations, reflects our industry’s outstanding commitment to safety, and recognizes that air travel is no less safe than any other...

The WestJet Group today announced that Alexis von Hoensbroech has officially started his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Today, WestJet and Unifor, the certified union representing certain WestJet airport employees at YYC Calgary International Airport and Vancouver International Airport, reached a tentative agreement...

Airline adds Toronto to Edinburgh to its international network and new non-stop service between Glasgow and Toronto

Airline confirms labour action has been avoided and no additional flights will be cancelled

WestJet outraged AMFA is commencing strike despite Minister’s order for arbitration and public commitment to abide by it

New flight to begin August 5 on airline’s 787 Dreamliner

Additional aircraft furthers airline’s leading narrowbody orderbook, enhancing capacity to fulfill network growth

WestJet today, celebrated a five-year renewed commitment with the Calgary Stampede.

Both parties remain at the bargaining table as negotiations continue

WestJet management is committed to achieving an agreement that is competitive within Canada’s airline industry and acknowledges the importance of our pilots, while at the same time secures WestJet’s...

Direct flight from Calgary to Japan marks first time WestJet has touched down in Asia

/CNW/ -The Canadian Travel & Tourism Roundtable (The Roundtable) is today calling on the federal government to immediately release a comprehensive, national...

WestJet Encore and Link service to continue through disruption

WestJet’s second transpacific connection to Asia, underpins continued establishment of airline's global hub in Calgary

WestJet continues operational recovery and guest support efforts

Over the past 72 hours, we have seen a significant increase in delays and cancellations impacting our business. As we work to stabilize our operation to best serve our guests, we understand this has...

WestJet issues additional cancellations amid third day of AMFA strike

WestJet’s President and CEO honoured with Feather Hat ceremony from Alberta’s Treaty 6 and 7 Elders in recognition of his efforts in advancing Indigenous relationships with WestJet.

Airline to begin integration of ultra-low-cost subsidiary, Swoop into WestJet

Alexis von Hoensbroech will be appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the WestJet Group. The official start date for von Hoensbroech is subject to the timing of a successful immigration process,...

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Designed as a no-frills fare option, UltraBasic comes with changes to carry-on baggage allowance and boarding zone modifications

As Albertans call Alberta Health Services (AHS) Health Link 811 to book COVID-19 vaccination appointments, there’s a chance they’re talking to someone more used to booking a vacation or ensuring...

Despite Ministers order for arbitration, the union’s continued irresponsible actions are impacting tens of thousands of travellers

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Union continues to reject Canadian industry-leading agreement, which would make WestJet AMEs best paid in country

This action enables proactive communication with guests and crew to minimize the potential for being stranded and ensures the airline can avoid abandoning aircraft in remote locations.

Airline strengthens codeshare with KLM, adds connections to 18 European cities via AMS across Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom.

This action ensures the airline can safely park its aircraft in a controlled manner, while enabling proactive communication and preventing the stranding of WestJet’s guests and crew.

WestJet today announced its winter schedule, unveiling significant opportunities for Canadians to plan their winter escapes, while extending key domestic and international routes from summer to...

WestJet and Korean Air today have expanded their long-standing codeshare agreement with the placement of WestJet’s codeshare on Korean’s flights between both Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Vancouver...

/CNW/ - WestJet Encore today announced that Encore Cabin Crew Members, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), have successfully ratified...

The new non-stop seasonal flights are set to operate four-times weekly, beginning on May 15, 2022 and will increase to daily by June 2, 2022.

In line with the airline’s previously announced strategic direction, WestJet’s summer schedule has successfully expanded domestic travel options across Canada with increased frequencies and options...

Just as the Canadian airline industry is struggling to its feet and dusting itself off, the National Post’s Sabrina Maddeaux writes an opinion piece with the headline “flying in Canada is silly...

In celebration of International Woman’s Day and Women in Aviation Week, WestJet operated three flights with entirely female crew. On Friday, March 8, six pilots, 10 cabin crew and dozens of support...

WestJet Cargo and the GTA Group today celebrated the inauguration of the first of three 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters in Toronto alongside integral business partners and key stakeholders.

16 aircraft across WestJet’s fleet grounded with significant hail damage as teams across. the airline work diligently to understand and implement required inspections and repairs. Guests are advised...

Airline operations will take time to fully recover

Research conducted by UBC and Providence Health Care at YVR shows extremely low risk of transmission of COVID-19 in airline passengers on domestic flights

WestJet to provide domestic and transborder connectivity to Condor Airlines guests destined for Canada

Cat Lake First Nation received 25 bags of donated hockey equipment, with the help of Mikinakoos Children's Fund, WestJet, and North Star Air.

Airline continues to expand its capacity with additional leased aircraft in 2024

Repurposing of airline’s IT assets results in significant donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada.

The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) has announced WestJet as the official airline sponsor of this year’s National Indigenous Tourism Conference (NITC).

WestJet today proudly announced its latest achievement, securing a coveted position among Canada’s best employers, according to Forbes Magazine.

Due to a major winter storm warning targeting southern Manitoba, WestJet has proactively cancelled all scheduled flights operating to and from Winnipeg and Brandon on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

This week, WestJet is celebrating 10 years of its WestJet LiveDifferent Builds Program – a humanitarian aid trip conducted in partnership with LiveDifferent in the Dominican Republic that provides...