WestJet announces record-level investments across Saskatchewan this winter

WestJet today unveiled substantial investments across its Saskatchewan network, bolstering vital domestic connections, while enhancing leisure travel options through expanded service to transborder and sun destinations for the upcoming winter season. As the WestJet Group continues to grow its presence across Western Canada, the airline is expanding its capacity from Saskatchewan this winter with more than 27 per cent overall growth, cementing its position as the province’s No. 1 carrier.  RoutePeak Winter DeparturesRegina-Vancouver7x weeklySaskatoon-Vancouver7x weeklyRegina-Winnipeg10x weeklySaskatoon-Winnipeg12x weeklyRegina-Toronto7x weeklySaskatoon-Toronto7x weeklyRegina-Edmonton10x weeklySaskatoon-Edmonton9x weeklyRegina-Calgary45x weeklySaskatoon-Calgary50x weeklyRouteFrequency Increase Per CentRegina-Vancouver133 per centSaskatoon-Vancouver250 per centRegina-Winnipeg150 per centSaskatoon-Winnipegnine per centRegina-Toronto133 per centSaskatoon-Toronto75 per centRegina-Edmonton67 per centSaskatoon-Edmonton29 per centRegina-Calgaryfive per centSaskatoon-Calgarytwo per centRoutePeak Winter DeparturesRegina to Minneapolis*7x weeklyRegina to Cancun3x weeklyRegina to Puerto Vallarta2x weeklyRegina to Phoenix2x weeklyRegina to Orlando1x weeklyRegina to Las Vegas1x weeklyRoutePeak Winter DeparturesSaskatoon to Minneapolis3x weeklySaskatoon to Phoenix2x weeklySaskatoon to Cancun2x weeklySaskatoon to Puerto Vallarta2x weeklySaskatoon to Orlando1x weeklySaskatoon to Las Vegas1x weekly

“We are proud to expand Saskatchewan’s domestic service and forge new critical connections across the country, as we further solidify our position as the province’s leading air carrier,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. “As the only airline offering non-stop connectivity from Saskatchewan to transborder and international destinations this winter, while providing Regina and Saskatoon with the most domestic connectivity, our investments will further stimulate business and leisure travel opportunities as we continue to execute on our growth strategy.” 

Investing in Saskatchewan’s domestic connectivity for greater business and leisure access

With a 26 per cent growth in domestic seat capacity, WestJet is making strategic enhancements to Saskatchewan’s cross-Canada air connectivity, unlocking greater opportunity for business travel to and from the region and fostering greater access to leisure getaways through: 

• Increasing Vancouver service to daily from both Regina and Saskatoon, providing the option for guests to do same-day returns, a critical enhancement for business travellers 
• Increasing Toronto service to daily from both Regina and Saskatoon, providing the option for business travellers to do same-day returns, with earlier departure times unlocking seamless connections in Toronto to eight warm-weather destinations  
• Twice daily service every weekday from both Regina and Saskatoon to Winnipeg, enabling same day returns for guests 
• Increased frequency between Regina/Saskatoon and Calgary and Edmonton 

WestJet’s Winter 2024/2025 Domestic Schedule from Regina and Saskatoon

Bolstering Regina’s winter connectivity to sun and leisure destinations

With 32 per cent overall growth in Regina sun capacity vs. winter 2023, WestJet will offer: 

• 95 weekly departures to 11 different destinations during peak travel 
• 125 per cent growth in transborder seat capacity 
• 27 per cent growth in Latin/Caribbean seat capacity 

“WestJet continues to be an incredible partner for YQR and all of southern Saskatchewan,” said James Bogusz, President and CEO of the Regina Airport. “This massive capacity increase is absolutely huge for our community and demonstrates their confidence in our growing province.” 

WestJet’s Winter 2024/2025 Transborder and Sun Schedule from Regina

*New Route

Saskatoon to benefit from 24 per cent increase in overall capacity this winter

With 24 per cent overall growth in Saskatoon seat capacity vs. winter 2023, WestJet will provide: 

• 96 weekly departures to 11 different destinations 
• 13 per cent growth in transborder seat capacity 
• Five per cent growth in Latin/Caribbean seat capacity 

“We are excited to see progressively expanded connectivity through increased flight frequencies with WestJet for the winter season,” says Stephen Maybury, President and CEO of YXE Saskatoon Airport. “WestJet’s sustained commitment to our community will benefit our passengers by offering greater flexibility and choice, and also contributes to the economic growth of our region by facilitating business and tourism opportunities.” 

WestJet’s Winter 2024/2025 Transborder and Sun Schedule from Saskatoon