Calgary-based WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, is now focusing on being a low-cost carrier with a global long-haul arm under its new German CEO, Alexis von Hoensbroech

By Enrique Perrella

December 5, 2023

Canada's second-largest carrier will merge with Sunwing Airlines, one of the country's biggest leisure operators

By Enrique Perrella

March 13, 2023

WestJet adds nine routes to the U.S. and restores several destinations in North America and the Caribbean

By Business Traveler

February 16, 2023

Flights to Tokyo, Barcelona, and Edinburgh will be available next year as the Canadian airline expands its international network

By Business Traveler

December 6, 2022

Air France and Canada’s WestJet join the ranks of global airlines opening or reopening service to the northwest US gateway

By Business Traveler

August 18, 2021

By the end of July, the carrier will resume 24 domestic routes and launch 11 new nonstop across Canada

By Business Traveler

July 7, 2021

The order lifting the ban follows a two-year review by Canadian aviation authorities

By Business Traveler

January 20, 2021

The carrier says it will inform travelers about the plane’s routes and will be flexible with changes as the aircraft returns to service Jan. 21

By Business Traveler

January 11, 2021

Currently only available on flights from Alberta, the program gives passengers with negative test results a pass on Hawaii’s 14-day quarantine​

By Business Traveler

November 30, 2020

Antitrust immunity deal would give the two carriers a combined 27 percent share of US-Canada transborder air capacity

By Business Traveler

October 26, 2020