ROUTESMay 01, 2026WestJet Is Flying to Eight European Cities in Summer 2026Canada's second-largest airline is opening a new chapter in its transatlantic history by launching eight new nonstop routes to Europe. Read More →
ROUTESApr 17, 2026Air Canada Is Pulling All JFK Flights This Summer and Blaming a War-Fuelled Price ShockCanada's flag carrier has become the latest airline to make a significant network retreat under the weight of a global jet fuel crisis rooted in the Middle East conflict. Read More →
STORIESMar 04, 2026WestJet First Boeing 737 MAX 10 Completes Maiden Flight Marking New Era for Canadian AviationAviation enthusiasts and industry analysts focused their sights on the skies over Washington state this week as the first Boeing 737 MAX 10 destined for WestJet completed its maiden test flight.Read More →
ROUTESFeb 17, 2026WestJet and Virgin Atlantic Expand Global Reach with Major Loyalty Program IntegrationIn a move that significantly strengthens the transatlantic aviation landscape, WestJet and Virgin Atlantic have today announced a comprehensive expansion of their partnership.Read More →
NEWSFeb 03, 2026WestJet Boeing 737 Aborted High Speed Takeoff After Pilot Seat Shifts Fully BackwardsSafety investigators have detailed a harrowing incident in which a WestJet Boeing 737-700 was forced to execute a high-speed rejected takeoff (RTO) after the first officer’s seat unlatched and slid away from the flight controls.Read More →
NEWSOct 15, 2025WestJet Introduces New Cabin Interiors for 737 FleetWestJet has announced a new interior overhaul on its Boeing 737 aircraft, offering customers additional comfort, a higher-end design, and faster Wi-Fi. The company states the retrofit project will be completed by late 2025.Read More →
NEWSAug 07, 2024WestJet Grounds 10% of Fleet After Severe Calgary Hailstorm Causes Substantial DamageAn intense thunderstorm that rolled through the Calgary area on Monday night has left large swaths of damage. Broken windows, dented cars, and damage to Calgary International Airport's terminal have been reported.
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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 →
