WestJet operates flights from Canada to various destinations in North America as well as to South and Central America. It is a low-cost airline based in Calgary, Alberta at Calgary International Airport with other important hub located at Toronto Pearson International Airport. WestJet was founded in 1996 and nowadays it is the second largest Canadian airline.
The airline has a loyalty reward scheme called Air Miles,where its passengers can earn miles. The airline offers online check-in on its website and checked baggage allowance is included in the ticket price.
WestJet was named the second-best low cost airline in North America in 2006.
WestJet - Basic info
| Airline name | WestJet |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO code | WS / WJA |
| Airline hubs | Canada: 4 |
| Destinations |
North America and South and Central America: 70 See all routes… |
| Frequent flyer programs | WestJet Rewards |
| Fleet | Boeing 737-600 Boeing 737-700 Boeing 737-800 |
| Onboard refreshments | included in the ticket price |
| Main competitors |
Air Canada,
American Airlines
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WestJet - Contacts
WestJet - Customer support
- Canada: +1 888 937 8538
- USA: +1 855 547 2451
- Argentina: 800-5381-5696
- Australia: 800-5381-5696
- Bahamas: 1-866-884-9188
- Barbados: 1-800-204-5647
- Belgium: 800-5381-5696
- China: 800-5381-5696
- Jamaica: 1-866-886-2488
- Other: 403-444-2586
- E-mail:
WestJet - Address
WestJet Hanger21 Aerial Place N.E.
Calgary, Alberta
T2E-8X7
Canada
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WestJet - Check-in, Baggage Allowance & Fees
| Payment options | Visa, MasterCard, American Express |
|---|---|
| Cabin baggage | weight: 2 x 10 kg, dimensions: 55x23x40 cm / 43x16x33 cm |
| Checked baggage | weight: 23 kg, dimensions: height + length + width = max. 157 cm |
| Excess baggage | CAD 20 - CAD 50 / bag |
| Online check in | Yes |
WestJet - Photos
WestJet - Latest News
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Low Cost Carriers Get High Marks (Jul 4, 2011)
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Delta, US Airways Agree to Swap Landing Rights
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WestJet - Competitors
| Airline | Competitors | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | direct | 122 shared routes (46%), common bases in Calgary, Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), 47 shared destinations (18%) |
| Air Transat | weak | 31 shared routes (12%), common bases in Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), Calgary |
| American Airlines | weak | 38 shared destinations (14%) |
| Delta Air Lines | weak | 37 shared destinations (14%) |
| US Airways | weak | 36 shared destinations (14%) |
WestJet - Routes
Airline hubs
- Pearson International - Toronto (YYZ)
- Calgary International (YYC)
- Edmonton International (YEG)
- Vancouver International (YVR)
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