WestJet Airlines Ltd.

WestJet is a Canadian airline providing passenger and cargo services, founded in 1996 with the mission to offer affordable travel as a low-cost alternative to established carriers. The WestJet Group, encompassing WestJet Airlines, WestJet Encore, and Sunwing Vacations Group, maintains its headquarters in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The company's overarching purpose is to enrich the lives of its customers and employees by providing accessible and value-driven air travel.

The airline operates scheduled, charter, and cargo flights, serving over 100 destinations across North America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Central America. WestJet offers a range of fare options, including economy, premium economy, and a dedicated business class on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. Its key subsidiaries, WestJet Encore and WestJet Cargo, extend its reach in regional and freight services, while Sunwing Vacations Group provides integrated vacation packages. Additionally, WestJet engages customers through its WestJet Rewards loyalty program and various interline and partnership agreements.

Currently, WestJet stands as Canada's second-largest airline by passengers carried. Under the leadership of President and CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech, the company has strategically designated Calgary as its exclusive global connecting hub, with plans to base its entire Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet there and significantly increase capacity by the end of the decade, following a partnership with the Government of Alberta in October 2022. Recent developments include new interline booking capabilities with Copa Airlines and a loyalty partnership with Canadian Tire Corporation in March and April 2026, respectively, alongside the launch of eight new European routes for summer 2026. However, the airline is also navigating labor negotiations, with flight attendants filing a notice of dispute in April 2026. WestJet was acquired by Onex Corporation in December 2019, becoming a privately held company, though Onex sold a 25% stake to Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, and Air France-KLM in May 2025, while retaining majority ownership.