Airlines

WestJet & WAA confirm 35% winter capacity increase from Winnipeg

By Baxter Media

October 7, 2024

The WestJet Group met with the Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) to deliver a progress update on the airline’s successful growth strategy for Winnipeg, highlighting an impressive 21 per cent growth for 2024 in Manitoba’s capital.

“This winter, we will further expand to serve 22 destinations out of Winnipeg, compared to 18 last winter, increasing our capacity by 35 per cent, marking both record growth for us in the community and our largest capacity boost at any airport in Western Canada this season,” said von Hoensbroech. “Our steadfast commitment to Winnipeg is evident year-round, through our investments and our strong partnership with the WAA, WestJet is well-positioned to continue enhancing travel options for both leisure and business travellers alike.”

WestJet’s domestic service to Winnipeg has grown year-over-year by 43 per cent, allowing for the introduction of same-day itineraries uniquely tailored for Manitoba’s business community, substantially strengthening connections to essential markets across Canada for the community.

Expansive transborder and leisure network

In addition to enhancing its domestic offerings, the airline is boosting Winnipeg’s global connectivity this fall and winter with new transborder services to Atlanta and three exciting leisure destinations: Los Cabos, Nashville, and Fort Lauderdale.
These additions will serve over 9,000 passengers looking to explore these vibrant locations, complementing WestJet’s extensive sun and leisure schedule and further linking Winnipeg to sought-after Latin American and Caribbean markets.
“WAA is proud to enhance connectivity for our community, delivering the travel options they deserve. Our growing partnership with WestJet reflects a shared commitment to our province, offering more flights to more destinations from YWG and providing traveller’s with greater choice and convenience,” said Nick Hays, Winnipeg Airports Authority president and CEO.
Earlier this year, WestJet introduced its UltraBasic fare option, the airline’s lowest priced option, providing flexibility and choice across every single route in our network.
Through WestJet’s commitment to increasing affordability of air travel, the airline has enabled more than 1.4 million Manitobans to fly through WS expanded network. By year-end the company expects that number to rise close to 2 million guests.

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