WestJet Announces Largest-Ever Network Expansion From YEG

by Bruce Parkinson
Last updated: 12:30 AM ET, Tue February 14, 2023

WestJet today revealed significantly increased trans-border connectivity from Edmonton International Airport, with new non-stop service to Minneapolis, Minnesota and Seattle, Washington as part of its 2023 summer schedule.

The summer schedule from YEG will also enhance the city's domestic connectivity from coast-to-coast, with the airline unveiling new routes from Edmonton to London, Moncton, Charlottetown and the resumption of nonstop flights to Ottawa, Montreal, Nanaimo and Penticton.

WestJet says its renewed commitment to the city of Edmonton will see the airline's service increase by almost 50% this summer compared to 2022.

The expanded YEG schedule aligns with WestJet's strategic ambitions to grow its presence across Western Canada.

"Since our first day of operation in February 1996 to reaffirming our commitment to the city and region almost exactly 27 years later, Edmonton is an integral part of WestJet's beginnings and our future," said WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech.

"As WestJet continues to own our position as the undisputed home-team carrier of Western Canada, I am grateful to be celebrating our renewed focus on Edmonton alongside our valued partners as we take strides to energize the city's two-way tourism opportunities and bolster its accessibility for business and leisure travellers."

With five new additions and the restart of four destinations to Edmonton's network, WestJet will serve 21 domestic and four trans-border destinations from Alberta's capital this summer.

Details of WestJet's new summer service from Edmonton:

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