WestJet is halting its route between Toronto and Montreal for the winter as it continues to put a focus on its home region of western Canada.
The once-a-day route will be dropped in late October, but WestJet says it will resume in April 2024.
“This route was suspended as a result of performance and in alignment with our strategic direction to expand our presence in Eastern Canada this winter with increased non-stop connectivity to Western Canada, as well as providing more affordable leisure and sun travel opportunities across Canada,” said WestJet spokesperson Madison Kruger.
Packed with business travellers, the Toronto-Montreal corridor is a busy one, with four different carriers operating more than 350 trips per week. WestJet’s daily flight is a drop in the bucket.
Founded in Calgary in 1996, WestJet has recently taken steps to lock down its leading position in western Canada, where competition has increased in recent years thanks to low-cost carriers including Lynx and Flair.
As WS flexes its muscles in the west, Air Canada has cut some routes in the region, while adding service to its main hubs in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.
On the vacation side, WestJet will have a larger presence in eastern Canada following its acquisition of Sunwing Airlines and its tour operator division. WS says it is “extremely committed” to carrying eastern Canadians to sun destinations.
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