WestJet Inaugurates Service On Two New U.S. Routes

WestJet launched two new cross-border routes on Friday, with services linking Edmonton and Minneapolis and Calgary and Washington, D.C.

With the new Minneapolis to Edmonton's route, WestJet has boosted transborder capacity from by over 150% and its total network capacity by over 405, marking the airline's largest network expansion from a single city in its history.

"We are thrilled to be celebrating the departure of our third of five inaugural routes from Edmonton today, signifying our expanding commitment to the capital of WestJet's home province," said Chris Avery, VP, Network Planning, Alliances and Commercial Development.

"Through our new service connecting Edmonton and Minneapolis, WestJet is doing our part to further enhance the economic success of the communities we serve through the implementation of strategic routes that serve to stimulate vital business and tourism opportunities."

The departure of WS1546 marked the first of five weekly flights that will travel between Edmonton and Minneapolis this summer.

WestJet also celebrated the launch of its first-ever service between Calgary and the U.S. capital, with the departure of WS1618.

With the addition of Washington, D.C. to WestJet's Calgary network along with new service to Detroit and the restoration of service to an expansive list of U.S. destinations, WestJet is increasing its Calgary transborder capacity by 46% compared to summer 2022, with direct service to 20 U.S. destinations across the country.

"Whether our guests crave access to Western Canada's Rocky Mountains or the historical sites of Washington D.C., this new route will unlock instrumental opportunity for our guests to travel for business and leisure, bolstering business and tourism opportunities in both cities," said Avery.

The departure of WS1618 is the first of three weekly flights that will travel between Calgary and between Calgary and Washington, D.C. this summer.

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