WestJet plans to launch its first route to Brazil in November, marking a broader pivot by Canadian airlines toward Latin America as U.S. travel demand ebbs.
WestJet is planning to expand its transatlantic network during summer 2026, continuing to leverage the long-range capabilities of its Boeing 737 MAX fleet.
Korean Air has purchased an 11% share in WestJet’s parent companies, joining alliance partner Delta Air Lines in acquiring a stake in the Canadian LCC.
Now that Delta Air Lines and Korean Air have opted to take stakes in WestJet, Delta’s influence as a major investor in airlines worldwide continues to grow.
Delta plans to acquire a 15% stake in WestJet from Onex Partners and sell 2.3% to Air France-KLM; Korean Air also intends to acquire a 10% stake in WestJet.
LHT’s Calgary facility will have the company’s first Leap test cell in Canada, supporting Westjet’s Boeing 737 fleet under a $3 billion, 15-year contract.
WestJet is set to expand its transatlantic footprint with a new nonstop service to Amsterdam, marking its return to the city after more than two years.
