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2026
WestJet and Qatar Airways sign codeshare partnership
WestJet says it signed a codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways. The airlines will place their codes on selected flights, including Qatar Airways flights to Doha from Toronto and Montreal and WestJet-operated flights from those cities.
2026
Memo shows WestJet first told Boeing about 737 MAX software glitch cleared by FAA
A memo indicates that WestJet was the first to notify Boeing about a software glitch on the 737 MAX that was cleared by the FAA, according to Reuters reporting.
2021
WestJet announces workforce cuts
WestJet said about 1,000 employees would be furloughed, temporarily laid off, put on unpaid leave, or have their hours cut in response to new federal travel rules.
2021
WestJet announces capacity and departure cuts
WestJet said it would cut about 30% of its capacity for February and March and remove 160 domestic departures from its schedule.
2021
Amazon announces purchase of 11 Boeing 767 freighters
Amazon announced its first-ever purchase of 11 Boeing 767 aircraft—seven from Delta and four from WestJet—to expand Amazon Air's fleet. The aircraft were expected to join its network in 2021 and 2022; the company said it would continue to rely on third-party carriers to operate them.
2020
WestJet-YVR COVID-19 testing pilot launches
A rapid COVID-19 testing pilot launched at Vancouver International Airport. The study is sponsored by WestJet and Vancouver Airport Authority and is investigating rapid testing methods for use at the airport.
2020
WestJet launches Dreamliner service between Vancouver and Toronto
WestJet began using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its Vancouver–Toronto route, launching non-stop service five times weekly.
2020
WestJet announces higher domestic surcharges
WestJet announced an increase to domestic traveller surcharges, raising its air-traffic-control surcharge by $4 to $7 per guest depending on flight duration. The increased surcharge was to apply to domestic tickets from September 5.
2020
WestJet announces pilot layoffs
WestJet notified its pilots' union that it planned to issue layoff notices to 1,700 pilots across WestJet, Encore and Swoop. The reported effective dates were May 1 and June 1.
2019
WestJet begins 787 Dreamliner service between Calgary and Maui
WestJet’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner carried guests for the first time between Calgary and Maui on October 31, beginning the service on the route.
2011
WestJet launches seasonal Toronto–Palm Springs nonstop service
WestJet launched seasonal nonstop service between Toronto and Palm Springs, with flights scheduled on Wednesdays and Saturdays through April 30, 2011.