NEWSFeb 19, 2024Toronto-Bound WestJet Flight Diverts to Winnipeg After Teenager Attempts to Open Plane DoorA WestJet flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Toronto (YYZ) was diverted to Winnipeg (YWG) at around 4:00 p.m. local time on February 16. An 18-year-old passenger attempted to open a cabin door, creating a safety hazard that forced the flight to land prematurely. WestJet flight 710 (WS 710) operates six times weekly using a Boeing 737-700 aircraft, with the plane used on February 16 having registration C-GWBN.Read More →
NEWSAug 10, 2023WestJet Poised to Become the Most Popular Airline Along the Canada-Mexico CorridorWestJet is launching new routes and adding service between Vancouver and various Mexican vacation destinations. The airline is posed to become the most popular airline along the corridor with more service than any other Canadian airline.Read More →
ROUTESMay 13, 2023WestJet Launches Direct Flights Between Winnipeg and AtlantaWestJet has launched direct flights between Winnipeg in Atlanta. There is increasing demand for trans-border flights to the US from Winnipeg. This is WestJet's second US service to launch after flights to Los Angeles launched last October.Read More →
NEWSMay 11, 2023Customer Satisfaction Survey Ranks Air Canada and WestJet Below AverageThe findings of a recent survey revealed that Air Canada and WestJet, Canada's two largest airlines, received lower-than-average customer satisfaction ratings for their economy-class service compared to other major North American airlines.Read More →
STORIESApr 03, 2021OPINION: Justin Trudeau has Failed Canada's AirlinesAt the start of 2020 things looked promising. Swoop would be launching flights to Winnipeg in the summer, WestJet would be flying to Calgary a record 6x a day, Air Canada would be reinstating their 767s on the YYJ-YYZ route as well as the prospects of new airlines landing at YYJ! Unfortunately in March 2020 things took a turn for the worst.Read More →
NEWSJan 27, 2021WestJet 737MAX Returns to Gate Due to Warnings A WestJet 737MAX returned to the gate at Calgary International Airport after warning signs in the cockpit alerted pilots to a potential issue. Read More →
NEWSWestJet Offers Rapid COVID Tests on Select FlightsIt's been in the works for a while now, but a joint study with the Vancouver International Airport and Westjet are allowing passengers to take a Covid-19 rapid test. This comes shortly after United Airlines's announcement that they would be offering rapid tests on flights between Newark and London. As of Friday, November 27, passengers on select flights can opt-in for these tests.Read More →
