WestJet announces unprecedented 36 percent growth in winter capacity at Winnipeg airport

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WestJet’s 2024/2025 winter schedule for Winnipeg includes a 36 per cent capacity increase, with new routes and more flights, improving connectivity and convenience.

WestJet has announced its 2024/2025 Winnipeg winter flight schedule, showing significant growth and commitment to the area. The airline is increasing its total capacity by 36% compared to winter 2023. This winter, Winnipeg travelers will have the opportunity to fly non-stop to 21 different destinations with WestJet, including new routes to Montreal, Fort Lauderdale and San Jose del Cabo. There will be 24 daily departures during peak season.

“Winnipeg will see the largest increase in WestJet capacity at any airport in Western Canada next winter, underscoring our commitment to meeting the community’s growing demand for business and leisure travel,” said John Weatherill, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer of WestJet Group“This schedule has been carefully designed to not only provide Winnipeg residents with unparalleled access to cross-border and sunny destinations, but also to optimize service to foster vital business ties between the region and major Canadian and American cities.”

“We are proud to have been a cornerstone of WestJet’s network for many years and are grateful for their strong, ongoing commitment to our community,” said Nick Hays, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority. “This significant increase in flights will not only improve our connectivity, but also strengthen the local economy by providing more opportunities for everyone who lives and works here. We are excited about what the future holds as we continue to work with WestJet to further expand our partnership and support our community.”

Unlocking Canada with Unprecedented Domestic Expansion

WestJet is building on the success of its current summer schedule, increasing domestic flights by 44% on nine key routes from Manitoba’s capital.

*Increased frequency

The winter schedule includes enhancements requested by loyal customers, making business travel easier for Winnipeg residents through:

• Enhanced schedules for business travelers, including same-day return flight options:
• Morning and evening flights to Edmonton
• Double daily service to/from Regina and Saskatoon every weekday
• Enhanced service and optimized departure times to Vancouver for same-day business travel on most weekdays
• Multiple daily flights to Calgary and Toronto
• Nonstop weekday service to Ottawa with convenient business schedules
• New nonstop weekday service to Montreal

WestJet connects Winnipeg to popular sun destinations in Mexico and Jamaica

For those seeking sunshine, WestJet is increasing capacity between Winnipeg and five holiday destinations by 37% compared to winter 2023, delivering on its promise to offer more travel options. This includes the addition of new nonstop service to Cabo, Mexico.

*Increased frequency

Winnipeg benefits from direct connections to seven US Sun destinations and Delta’s Atlanta Hub

WestJet is expanding its cross-border winter service with connections to seven destinations, including new nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale. Direct service to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will allow guests to benefit from WestJet’s codeshare agreement with Delta Airlines, giving them access to hundreds of additional destinations from Delta’s busiest hub.

*Increased frequency