Top News on WestJet

  • IN FOCUS: Mobile devices bring a sea change for IFE


    With security and logistical issues resolved, the cost benefits of consumer devices for in-flight entertainment are winning over a rapidly growing number of airlines


  • Other News for WestJet

  • WestJet orders 10 737-800s, defers five 737-700s


    Calgary-based WestJet has struck an agreement with Boeing to purchase 10 737-800s, and defer five 737-700s scheduled...


  • Pilots evaluate Taxibot before planned certification in 2013


    Lufthansa to conduct trials with early version of Israeli-developed cockpit-controlled tow-tractor shown off at...


  • ALTA: Delta chief sees future in bilateral partnerships


    Delta Air Lines chief executive Richard Anderson sees bilateral partnerships between airlines as the solution to...


  • News Listings for WestJet

  • ANALYSIS: Unchallenged markets could pose opportunities for WestJet Encore

    News | 20 May 2013 14:10 | Kristin Majcher

    The new regional carrier WestJet Encore is set to launch next month, with a focus on connecting smaller Canadian cities. The carrier's presence on...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ANALYSIS-Unchallenged-markets-could-pose-opportunities-for-WestJet-Encore-386092/
  • WestJet to boost capacity with red-eye flights

    News | 16 May 2013 20:30 | Kristin Majcher

    <p>Much of the increased domestic capacity that WestJet will see this year can be attributed to new red-eye flights, says WestJet president and chief executive...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/WestJet-to-boost-capacity-with-red-eye-flights-385966/
  • WestJet Encore looks to drive significant fare decreases on Canadian routes

    News | 16 May 2013 18:41 | Kristin Majcher

    <p>WestJet expects its new regional subsidiary Encore to lower fares by 30% to 50% in domestic Canadian markets now only served by its "domestic competitor",...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/WestJet-Encore-looks-to-drive-significant-fare-decreases-on-Canadian-routes-385962/
  • Southwest to acquire more 737s in fleet plan shuffle

    News | 15 May 2013 21:16 | Jon Hemmerdinger

    <p>Southwest Airlines is shuffling aircraft orders and options, announcing it will take 15 more Boeing 737 next generation jetliners into its fleet in the next...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/Southwest-to-acquire-more-737s-in-fleet-plan-shuffle-385916/
  • WestJet’s Kenyon to step down in July

    News | 15 May 2013 14:01

    <p>Cam Kenyon, WestJet's executive vice president operations, will be stepping down.</p><p>His departure is effective from 20 July.</p><p>Kenyon says he is...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/WestJets-Kenyon-to-step-down-in-July-385887/
  • WestJet Encore adds Brandon-Calgary flights

    News | 14 May 2013 14:09 | Kristin Majcher

    <p>WestJet Encore will begin service between Brandon, Manitoba, and Calgary from 3 September.</p><p>"We are very excited to name Brandon as our third WestJet...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/WestJet-Encore-adds-Brandon-Calgary-flights-385794/
  • Blogs about WestJet

  • Delta at LAX - tell me something I didn't know

    Blog | 08 Mar 2013 15:28 | Edward Russell

    http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/airline-business//2013/03/delta-at-lax---tell-me-somethi.html
  • American plays musical slots at Newark

    Blog | 04 Jan 2013 20:06 | Edward Russell

    http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/airline-business//2013/01/american-plays-musical-slots-a.html
  • Airline Business covers online

    Blog | 14 Nov 2012 17:38 | Alex Thomas

    http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/airline-business//2012/11/airline-business-covers-online.html
  • Air Canada to expand international operations while mulling LCC subsidiary

    Blog | 03 Oct 2012 14:27 | Miyuru Sandaruwan

    http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/the-networker//2012/10/air-canada-to-expand-international-operations-while-mulling-lcc-subsidiary.html
  • Exclusive: JetBlue unit working with DirecTV on wireless IFE

    Blog | 28 Jun 2011 15:25 | Mary Kirby

    http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/runway-girl//2011/06/exclusive-jetblue-unit-working.html
  • Power to the people - airlines seek the ties that unbind

    Blog | 28 Apr 2011 11:02 | Mary Kirby

    http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/runway-girl//2011/04/power-to-the-people---airlines.html
  • A roundup of how airlines celebrated April Fools'

    Blog | 02 Apr 2011 22:30 | Will Horton

    http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/flight-international/2011/04/a-roundup-of-how-airlines-cele.html
  • Virgin Blue's US-Canada codeshare with Delta gives clues to Delta-V strategy

    Blog | 28 Mar 2011 08:24 | Will Horton

    http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/wings-down-under//2011/03/virgin-blues-us-canada-codeshare-with-delta-gives-clues-to-delta-v-strategy.html