Air TransportWestJet to launch first South America routeCanadian airline will connect Calgary to São Paulo with non-stop Boeing 787-9 flightsJanuary 19, 2026Read More
Air TransportWestJet pauses non-reclining seats on Boeing 737 fleet after backlashCanadian airline stops rollout on 43 aircraft, keeping the new seats on just 22 planes amid comfort complaintsDecember 15, 2025Read More
Air TransportWestJet still believes it will receive its first Boeing 737 MAX 10 by the end of 2026The Canadian airline plans to expand its international network with the largest variant of the 737, but this depends on Boeing obtaining certification next yearNovember 19, 2025Read More
Air TransportDelta, Korean Air, and Air France-KLM complete acquisition of minority stake in WestJetSkyTeam members secure total of 25% interest in Canadian carrier; Onex Partners retains majority ownershipOctober 23, 2025Read More
Air TransportWestJet to Introduce Recline Fees on Select Narrowbody AircraftNew seat configurations on Boeing 737-8 MAX and 737-800 will feature fixed-recline economy seats and paid recline optionsOctober 19, 2025Read More
Air TransportWestJet Boeing 737-800 sustains damage in landing at St MaartenFlight WJA2276 from Toronto on Sunday suffered landing gear collapse; airport closed for recovery operationsSeptember 08, 2025Read More
Air TransportWestJet places record order for 67 Boeing 737 MAX and 787 aircraftCanadian carrier expands fleet with largest order in its history, including 60 737-10 and seven 787-9 jetsSeptember 03, 2025Read More
Air TransportDelta and Korean Air invest in WestJetCarriers acquire a 25% stake in Canada’s second-largest airline, aiming to boost transatlantic and transpacific travel optionsMay 09, 2025Read More
Air TransportWestJet to expand fleet with 737 MAX 10Canadian airline closed new order for 42 Boeing aircraft plus 22 purchase optionsSeptember 30, 2022Read More