Today, the WestJet Group met with the WAA to deliver a progress update on the airline’s successful growth strategy for Winnipeg, highlighting an impressive 21 per cent growth for 2024 in Manitoba’s capital.
“This winter, we will further expand to serve 22 destinations out of Winnipeg, compared to 18 last winter, increasing our capacity by 35 per cent, marking both record growth for us in the community and our largest capacity boost at any airport in Western Canada this season,” said von Hoensbroech. “Our steadfast commitment to Winnipeg is evident year-round, through our investments and our strong partnership with the WAA, WestJet is well-positioned to continue enhancing travel options for both leisure and business travellers alike.”
WestJet unlocks same-day business itineraries for Winnipeg’s business community through domestic network enhancements
WestJet’s domestic service to Winnipeg has grown year-over-year by 43 per cent, allowing for the introduction of same-day itineraries uniquely tailored for Manitoba’s business community, substantially strengthening connections to essential markets across Canada for the community.
| Route | Peak Weekly Winter Departures | Frequency Increase Per cent |
| Winnipeg-Montreal | 5x Weekly* | New route |
| Winnipeg-Edmonton | 16x Weekly* | 167 per cent |
| Winnipeg-Regina | 10x Weekly* | 150 per cent |
| Winnipeg-Vancouver | 11x Weekly* | 120 per cent |
| Winnipeg-Calgary | 46x Weekly* | 31 per cent |
| Winnipeg-Ottawa | 5x Weekly* | 25 per cent |
| Winnipeg-Saskatoon | 12x Weekly* | 9 per cent |
| Winnipeg-Thunder Bay | 7x Weekly | -- |
| Winnipeg-Toronto | 20x Weekly | -- |
*Increased frequency
Winnipeg benefits from expansive transborder and leisure network
In addition to enhancing its domestic offerings, the airline is boosting Winnipeg's global connectivity this fall and winter with new transborder services to Atlanta and three exciting leisure destinations: Los Cabos, Nashville, and Fort Lauderdale. These additions will serve over 9,000 passengers looking to explore these vibrant locations, complementing WestJet’s extensive sun and leisure schedule and further linking Winnipeg to sought-after Latin American and Caribbean markets.
| Route | Peak Weekly Winter Departures | Frequency Increase Per cent |
| Latin Caribbean | ||
| Winnipeg-San Jose del Cabo |
1x Weekly* | New route |
| Winnipeg-Cancun | 7x Weekly* | 40 per cent |
| Winnipeg-Puerto Vallarta | 7x Weekly* | 17 per cent |
| Winnipeg-Montego Bay | 2x Weekly | -- |
| Winnipeg-Huatulco | 1x Weekly | -- |
| Transborder connectivity | ||
| Winnipeg-Fort Lauderdale | 1x Weekly* | New route |
| Winnipeg-Phoenix | 4x Weekly* | 33 per cent |
| Winnipeg-Atlanta | 5x Weekly | -- |
| Winnipeg-Los Angeles | 3x Weekly | -- |
| Winnipeg-Las Vegas | 2x Weekly | -- |
| Winnipeg-Orlando | 3x Weekly | -- |
| Winnipeg-Palm Springs | 2x Weekly | -- |
"WAA is proud to enhance connectivity for our community, delivering the travel options they deserve. Our growing partnership with WestJet reflects a shared commitment to our province, offering more flights to more destinations from YWG and providing traveller's with greater choice and convenience," Nick Hays, Winnipeg Airports Authority President & CEO.
Western Canada’s home team carrier championing affordability and accessibility
Earlier this year, WestJet introduced its UltraBasic fare option, the airline’s lowest priced option, providing flexibility and choice across every single route in our network. Through WestJet’s commitment to increasing affordability of air travel, the airline has enabled more than 1.4 million Manitobans to fly through WS expanded network. By year-end we expect that number to rise close to 2 million guests.