Air101: WestJet Group and the Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) outline partnership achievements, showcasing enhanced connectivity and record-breaking strategic growth

07 October, 2024

WestJet Group and the Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) outline partnership achievements, showcasing enhanced connectivity and record-breaking strategic growth

With over 2.4 million seats serving Winnipeg this year, WestJet and the WAA continue to strengthen travel options for both business and leisure in Manitoba's capital

WestJet Group met with the 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 unlocks same-day business itineraries for Winnipeg's business community through domestic network enhancements

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.

Route	Peak Weekly Winter Departures	Frequency Increase Per cent
Winnipeg-Montreal	5x Weekly*	New route
Winnipeg-Edmonton	16x Weekly*	167 per cent
Winnipeg-Regina	10x Weekly*	150 per cent
Winnipeg-Vancouver	11x Weekly*	120 per cent
Winnipeg-Calgary	46x Weekly*	31 per cent
Winnipeg-Ottawa	5x Weekly*	25 per cent
Winnipeg-Saskatoon	12x Weekly*	9 per cent
Winnipeg-Thunder Bay	7x Weekly	--
Winnipeg-Toronto	20x Weekly	--

*Increased frequency

Winnipeg benefits from 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.

Route	Peak Weekly Winter Departures	Frequency Increase Per cent
Latin Caribbean
Winnipeg-San Jose del Cabo	1x Weekly*	New route
Winnipeg-Cancun	7x Weekly*	40 per cent
Winnipeg-Puerto Vallarta	7x Weekly*	17 per cent
Winnipeg-Montego Bay	2x Weekly	--
Winnipeg-Huatulco	1x Weekly	--
Transborder connectivity
Winnipeg-Fort Lauderdale	1x Weekly*	New route
Winnipeg-Phoenix	4x Weekly*	33 per cent
Winnipeg-Atlanta	5x Weekly	--
Winnipeg-Los Angeles	3x Weekly	--
Winnipeg-Las Vegas	2x Weekly	--
Winnipeg-Orlando	3x Weekly	--
Winnipeg-Palm Springs	2x Weekly	--

Jason Shaw.

Jason Shaw's love of the aviation industry started at a young age when he used to watch the whirlybirds of Bristow Helicopters coming and going from the garden of his Surrey childhood home. Since those days he's worked in a number of key areas within the aviation industry from airlines, travel agents, holiday companies and product selection to reporting on it for local radio and making video travel brochures.

Jason is also an experienced broadcaster, having presented on radio, television, corporate videos and video travel brochures.

He's an avid reader and has also written a number of books, articles, features and reports.

Jason loves to travel, eat cheesecake and his favourite destinations include Port Douglas, Singapore and Copenhagen.

Joshua Jordan.

Josh loves to travel and has a passionate interest in the airline industry. He's worked in both travel and the media for a number of years. His voice can often be heard on Internet-based radio stations as well and the odd commercial! The destination he calls his favourite is - New York.

Adam Shaw

Adam is the youngest member of the team, no relation to Jason and like the rest of the team, he has a keen interest in airlines, aircraft and aviation. His favourite destination is Prague and has just started taking flying lessons.