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Spreading holiday cheer with Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
  • December 22, 2020
  • Our Community

Spreading holiday cheer with Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada

To say that 2020 has been a challenging year, is an understatement. Despite – or perhaps because of – all of the challenges, we knew how important it was for us to spread joy.

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Boeing 787 Dreamliner in flight
  • December 15, 2020
  • Our network

WestJet adds sun destinations and Dreamliner flying to January schedule

WestJet has released its updated January schedule featuring Dreamliner service to Mexico and more flights to sun destinations in the Caribbean, the United States (including Hawaii), Mexico and Central America.

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WestJet Christmas Hangar
  • December 13, 2020
  • Our Community

WestJet Christmas Miracle: the season to give

WestJet aircraft and delivery vehicles took to the skies and the roads as WestJetters set out close to home to safely deliver items and care packages for charitable partners, community organizations and healthcare facilities. WestJetters donning Blue Santa hats and following local safety protocols, delivered blankets, personal protective equipment and food to shelters, hot meals to front line workers and gifts to seniors and children to spread the holiday spirit.

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New YYC domestic check-in
  • December 10, 2020
  • Operations

New YYC domestic check-in

Our flagship hub moves to a new check-in home.

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Beach and ocean
  • November 15, 2020
  • Our network

WestJet adds holiday heat to December schedule

WestJet has released its updated December schedule featuring up to 55 daily flights to sun destinations in the Caribbean, the United States (including Hawaii) and Mexico. The schedule also highlights increased domestic frequencies for travel starting December 5, 2020 through to January 4, 2021.

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WestJet Group of Companies reacts to this afternoon's statement from Transport Minister Marc Garneau
  • November 7, 2020
  • Our Statements

WestJet Group of Companies reacts to this afternoon's statement from Transport Minister Marc Garneau

We will evaluate this afternoon's statement from the Government of Canada and will await greater clarity on what support for the aviation sector might include.

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Pre-travel Testing – what’s it all about?
  • October 28, 2020
  • COVID-19

Pre-travel Testing – what’s it all about?

Last week, WestJet was proud to be part of the announcement with the Governments of Alberta and Canada on the arrival of government-approved COVID-19 testing at our home and largest hub, Calgary International Airport.

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  • October 25, 2020
  • Company News

Welcome to the WestJet Elevation Lounge

WestJet is proud to reveal its flagship lounge – the WestJet Elevation Lounge. Boasting more than 9,300 square feet of premium space with panoramic views and Canadian-inspired details, the WestJet Elevation Lounge blends contemporary design with refined mountain living inspired by Canada's diverse landscape. The flagship space was designed in collaboration with global architecture and design firm Gensler to carefully consider the needs and safety of guests and frequent travellers.

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Preparing our COVID testing Pilot for Takeoff
  • October 24, 2020
  • COVID-19

Preparing our COVID testing Pilot for Takeoff

When we set out on our pilot, we did so with two objectives in mind: testing the tests and testing the process.

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WestJet applauds Alberta-based quarantine trial
  • October 21, 2020
  • COVID-19

WestJet applauds Alberta-based quarantine trial

WestJet today welcomed the announcement of a COVID-19 testing trial by the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta. Together, the governments announced the launch of a new pilot program at the YYC Calgary International Airport to safely test a reduced quarantine period, while protecting Canadians from COVID-19.

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