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WestJet’s summer 2023 program has new U.S. destinations, more domestic connectivity

CALGARY — WestJet is adding new U.S. destinations to its network for summer 2023.

WestJet has also announced enhanced domestic connectivity. The additions are part of WestJet’s new growth strategy, with a keen-eyed focus on Western Canada. With strengthened domestic and transborder connectivity, WestJet will increase its service up to nearly 30% in Calgary, 50%  in Edmonton and 10% in Vancouver when compared to 2022.

In total WestJet will debut 20 new routes and three new destinations in its summer 2023 transborder program.

“We are thrilled to be expanding our network and giving our guests substantial opportunity to explore the U.S., and Canada from coast-to-coast this summer,” said Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group CEO. “From increased domestic options to expanded regional and transborder connectivity throughout Western Canada, our summer schedule demonstrates our unwavering commitment to fulfilling the diverse needs of Canadian travellers and ensuring we are the friendly, reliable and affordable airline they love.”

NEW DESTINATIONS, MORE CONNECTIONS

WestJet’s summer network additions feature new nonstop service to Washington Dulles, Detroit and Minneapolis, with new routes added to Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Nashville and Seattle.

Through its longstanding partnership with Delta Air Lines, WestJet passengers connecting through Minneapolis and Detroit will gain access to two more of the U.S. airline’s major hubs. Building on WestJet’s current service to Delta hubs, including Atlanta, L.A., New York, and Seattle, WestJet passengers will now have access to 150+ U.S. destinations on a single purchased ticket with check-in for all flights at the first departure, baggage tagged to their final destination and lounge access for select guests.

Here’s a look at the highlights of WestJet’s summer 2023 transborder and international service …

Destination  Start
Date 
Peak Season
Frequency 
Departure
Time
Arrival Time
Calgary – Austin* May 18 2x weekly 09:40 14:30
Calgary – Chicago* May 18 4x weekly 12:15 16:40
Calgary – Detroit1 May 26 5x weekly 12:35 18:05
Calgary – Washington D.C. (Dulles) June 2 3x weekly 09:45 16:02
Edmonton – Minneapolis1 June 2 5x weekly 08:15 11:46
Edmonton – Seattle1 May 19 5x weekly 10:30 11:30
Vancouver – Atlanta1 May 17 4x weekly 22:25 06:05
Vancouver – Nashville May 19 2x weekly 10:00 16:19
Vancouver – Orlando* May 6 1x weekly 11:00 19:52
Winnipeg – Los Angeles3 Apr 30 3x weekly 07:00 08:38
Toronto – Bermuda3 May 5 2x weekly 07:00 10:42
*Resumption of service/ 1 Delta hub/ 3 Continuation of winter service

Domestically, WestJet is also adding five new routes between Eastern and Western Canada, further positioning its network to support travel demands across the country.

Destination  Start
Date 
Peak Season
Frequency 
Departure
Time
Arrival Time
Calgary – Moncton June 14 3x weekly 09:15 16:49
Calgary – Thunder Bay* June 29 3x weekly 14:00/15:45 18:36/20:21
Calgary – Quebec City* May 19 4x weekly 17:55 23:55
Edmonton – Charlottetown June 14 1x weekly 10:25 17:58
Edmonton – London May 19 2x weekly 10:25 15:52
Edmonton – Moncton June 29 2x weekly 10:25 17:57
Edmonton – Ottawa* Apr 30 6x weekly 09:00 14:43
Edmonton – Montreal* June 30 2x weekly 01:00 07:03
*Resumption of service

And as Western Canada’s ‘home-team carrier’, WestJet is enhancing its aviation gateway for business and leisure travel opportunities by further strengthening regional connectivity with the resumption of nonstop flights and increased frequencies.

Destination  Start
Date 
Peak Season
Frequency 
Departure
Time
Arrival Time
Calgary – Terrace* May 1 4x weekly 09:40/14:10 10:58/15:28
Edmonton – Nanaimo* April 30 2x weekly 10:30 11:29
Edmonton – Penticton* July 1 2x weekly 11:00 11:27
Kelowna – Regina* May 21 2x weekly 17:30 20:34
Kelowna – Saskatoon* June 2 2x weekly 17:35 20:29
Kelowna – Winnipeg* June 2 3x weekly 19:15 23:33
Vancouver – Regina* Jun 30 2x weekly 20:45 23:47
Winnipeg – Victoria* April 30 2x weekly 17:30 18:28
*Resumption of service
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