Westjet News
Boeing and WestJet Announce the Airline’s Largest-Ever Order for 67 Airplanes
Boeing and WestJet today announced the Canadian airline is buying 67 more Boeing jets, bringing its firm order book to 123 airplanes as the carrier plans to expand its fleet and domestic and international networks.
WestJet Vacations in exclusive partnership with GoNexus Group
GoNexus Group, a leading global provider of experiences and mobility solutions, proudly announces the official launch of its NexusTours white-label platform within the WestJet Airlines App and on westjetvacations.com.
Delta, Korean Air to strengthen partnerships with WestJet
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air will strengthen their respective partnerships with WestJet through the purchase of minority equity stakes in the Canadian airline from Onex Partners, the upper middle market private equity platform of Onex, a Canadian investor and alternative asset manager. Affiliated funds and co-investors of the Onex Group intend to participate in the sale alongside Onex Partners. These investments build on each airline’s existing relationship with WestJet to provide further benefits to customers in North America, Europe, Asia and beyond.
Virgin Atlantic to expand codeshare with WestJet providing greater connectivity
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.
WestJet commits to enhanced retailing strategy with Amadeus
The agreement continues to ensure that all fare options and merchandising capabilities are easily accessible for travel advisors worldwide.
WestJet Airlines Launch New Direct Route, London to St. Johns, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
Change your Instagram feed to a new destination : Unleash your inner Viking, grab your Iceberg spotting binoculars and be prepared to be ‘Screeched In’. Canadian Airline WestJet will be launching a new London Gatwick to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador flight 3 times a week from May 1st through to October, 2024.
IATA Expands Turbulence Aware Platform
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ANA and WestJet have joined its Turbulence Aware Platform on the sidelines of the 79th IATA Annual General Meeting.
WestJet adds Edinburgh to growing Europe network
WestJet is launching a Toronto to Edinburgh route this summer as part of its transatlantic expansion. The low-cost Canadian carrier is also operating flights to Glasgow, Dublin, London and Barcelona.
Air Transat and WestJet launch Transatlantic codeshare
Air Transat and WestJet have launched a new transatlantic codeshare. WestJet’s code will operate on select Air Transat flights to/from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, and Croatia. Air Transat’s code will be activated on select WestJet flights, including connections via Montreal and Toronto.
Air Canada welcomes government plan to relaunch aviation sector
The plan contains international, proven best practices for proactively protecting air travellers at all stages of the journey and provides the framework for restarting the aviation sector in Canada.