WestJet
WestJet Airlines Ltd. was founded in 1996 and is based in Calgary, Canada. WestJet provides scheduled airline services, travel packages, cargo and charter services. We offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America,...
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Four airlines to shake up the Americas
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There has been no shortage of new airlines entering the Americas market in recent years but only a handful have survived. Routesonline looks at...
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Airline registrations flood in for Routes Europe
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Senior network planners from more than 50 carriers confirm their attendance at Europe’s leading route development event.
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WestJet launches regional service from Calgary
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Canadian carrier WestJet is launching a regional air service that will connect Calgary to five small cities in British Columbia and Alberta.
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North American aviation industry by numbers - the latest trends and data
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Routesonline analyses the North American aviation industry, taking a monthly look at the top routes served and revealing the airlines that are...
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WestJet chief open to possible US carrier joint venture
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The chief executive of WestJet has admitted the airline would look at a potential revenue-sharing arrangement or joint-venture with a US carrier as...
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WestJet unveils Canadian ultra-low-cost airline name
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WestJet has revealed the name and logo for its ultra-low-cost airline in Canada, with flights set to go on sale early next year.
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Dreamliners a "major step" forward for WestJet
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Lee Lipton, director network and schedule planning at WestJet, speaks to Routesonline about the Canadian carrier's participation at World Routes...
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Team Scotland presents united vision
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Team Scotland hopeful that joined-up approach means a coherent vision to create a wide variety of new air services.
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easyJet unveils long-haul partnership
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Butget airline easyJet has formed a partnership that will allow its passengers to connect to long-haul routes via a single booking.
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WestJet’s ultra low-cost carrier set for 2018 launch
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WestJet Airlines’ planned ultra low-cost subsidiary will start services in the summer of 2018 as the Canadian carrier seeks to further disrupt the...
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WestJet says its pioneering spirit is perfect experience for new Canadian ULCC
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The launch of the as yet unnamed business remains subject to agreement with its pilots and any required regulatory approvals. Details of its plans...
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Changes in the air for aviation in Canada
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Canada’s 150th anniversary is the ideal time to visit a vast country that offers something different at every turn, yet the surprises don’t extend...
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From Virgin America's new logo to Jetstar Asia's Singlish language, were you April Fooled this year?
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Airlines and airports are always happy to get involved on April Fool’s Day, and this year it has been no different. Now the clock has struck...
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WestJet adds new hub link to London network
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WestJet will introduce a twice daily domestic service between London Metropolitan Area Airport and Lester B Pearson International Airport in...
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WestJet Expands Edmonton Services
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As well as a new route between Edmonton and Nanaimo, the Canadian carrier will increase frequencies on a number of routes including Regina, Grande...
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WestJet Encore Reveals Boston as First US Destination
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Canadian Regional airline, WestJet Encore has announced its plans to launch a new service between Toronto and Boston.
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WestJet Selects London as First Transatlantic Widebody Destination
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The airline is in the process of introducing four second-hand 767-300ERWs into its fleet and will debut the first of these in passenger operation...
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WestJet Enters UK Market Following Glasgow Transatlantic Arrival
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Following the success of its flights between St John’s and Dublin last summer, the carrier is offering a daily operation between Halifax and...
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A Hawaiian Welcome for WestJet Widebodies
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According to its update flight schedules for winter 2015/2016, WestJet will initially use the widebodied jets on a twice weekly service between...
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WestJet Adds Competitive Edge in Toronto - Vancouver Market
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The revised schedule will see the airline boost its inventory by more than ten per cent to offer up to ten daily flights in the spring, eleven...