WestJet Encore

WestJet Encore Wins Bombardier Reliability Award

WestJet Encore has been named a winner in the Bombardier Commercial Aircraft's 2017 Airline Reliability Performance Awards, a program that recognizes operators of Bombardier's Q-Series turboprops and CRJ regional jets that have achieved at least 99 per cent dispatch reliability throughout the year. "To be awarded a Bombardier 2017 Airline Reliability Performance award is a fantastic recognition … Read More about WestJet Encore Wins Bombardier Reliability Award

WestJet Launches Intra-Quebec Flight

WestJet has launched its first non-stop flight within the province of Quebec. As of June 15, 2017, the carrier will operate four flights daily between Québec City and Montreal. "WestJet's introduction of our first-ever point-to-point service within Quebec brings lower fares and an elevated inflight experience to 'la belle province' and is the next step in our mandate to become a truly national … Read More about WestJet Launches Intra-Quebec Flight

WestJet Names New President for WestJet Encore

Charles Duncan has been named as the new head of WestJet Encore, WestJet's regional airline. "Charles is a proven leader with extensive experience in operations, commercial and general management for global airlines," said Gregg Saretsky, WestJet president and CEO. "His operating skills and effectiveness working with teams will continue the success that WestJet Encore has already had in just … Read More about WestJet Names New President for WestJet Encore

WestJet Starts Non-Stop Sudbury Service

WestJet launched its new daily, non-stop service from Toronto to Sudbury last week. "WestJet welcomes Northern Ontario's largest city to its expanding network," said Brian Znotins, WestJet vice-president, Network Planning. "This new service offers residents of Greater Sudbury and the Nickel Belt the opportunity to take advantage of WestJet's low fares and friendly, caring service, excellent … Read More about WestJet Starts Non-Stop Sudbury Service

WestJet Encore Celebrates Three Years

CALGARY — WestJet's regional airline, WestJet Encore, celebrated its third year in the sky, it was announced last month. The airline, powered by Canadian-made Bombardier Q400 aircraft, recently broke the six million guests-flown mark "New WestJet Encore airports experience a 50 per cent increase in traffic on average, with some airports experiencing triple-digit percentage growth. … Read More about WestJet Encore Celebrates Three Years

WestJet Encore Purchasing Bombardier Aircraft

CALGARY — WestJet has converted the last of its original 25 options to firm orders for Bombardier Q400 aircraft, it was announced June 1. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery between April 2017 and June 2018. With the conversion of these options, WestJet Encore will have a fleet of 45 Q400 aircraft by the end of 2018. The airline has no further options for more Bombardier Q400 … Read More about WestJet Encore Purchasing Bombardier Aircraft

WestJet Inaugurates Service to Boston

WestJet Encore began service from Toronto to Boston, Massachusetts today with the departure of flight 3600 at 7:05 a.m. EST. The new service will operate three times daily on Canadian-made Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft. In June, WestJet Encore will also launch service to Nashville, Tennessee. "WestJet Encore is pleased to begin flying year-round between Toronto Pearson International Airport … Read More about WestJet Inaugurates Service to Boston

WestJet Adds to Eastern Canada Service

WestJet Encore's new twice-daily, non-stop service between Toronto and Fredericton, New Brunswick took off on April 15, 2015. "Fredericton is an important destination that represents our commitment to bring increased competition and lower fares to Atlantic Canada," said Ferio Pugliese, WestJet executive vice-president and president, WestJet Encore. "We know that traffic at new WestJet Encore … Read More about WestJet Adds to Eastern Canada Service

WestJet Increasing Service in East

WestJet has announced its largest increase in service to and from Halifax, Nova Scotia since it started landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport in 2003. "Halifax is at the core of our service increase across Atlantic Canada, now marking WestJet Encore's presence from coast to coast," said Ferio Pugliese, president, WestJet Encore. "Within two years of the launch of WestJet Encore, and … Read More about WestJet Increasing Service in East

WestJet Encore Heads East

WestJet is launching a twice-daily, non-stop service between Toronto and Fredericton, New Brunswick, April 15, 2015. Flights will be operated by WestJet Encore using its fleet of 78-seat, Canadian-made Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft. Fredericton is WestJet Encore's first destination in the Maritimes. WestJet, its parent airline, offers direct service from Toronto to Halifax, Nova Scotia. "We … Read More about WestJet Encore Heads East

WestJet Expands Flight Schedule

This summer WestJet is adding five new routes, increasing frequency on 20 existing routes and moving five seasonal routes to year-round service. It the largest schedule release since the airline debuted in 1996. "The latest schedule reflects the varied needs of the many guests who choose WestJet," said John Weatherill, WestJet's director, Network and Schedule Planning.  "We have added inflight … Read More about WestJet Expands Flight Schedule

WestJet Wins Award from Air Transport World

Air Transport World (ATW) has named WestJet its 2014 Value Airline of the Year. The honor is part of the magazine's 40th annual global airlines industry achievement awards. "WestJet is a highly worthy-recipient of ATW's Value Airline of the Year Award," said Karen Walker, ATW's editor-in-chief. "WestJet is not just Canada's second-largest airline with about a 40 per cent market share, but it … Read More about WestJet Wins Award from Air Transport World

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