WestJet Announces Summer 2022 Schedule "Milestone" with Restored Network, New Routes

WestJet has announced its 2022 summer schedule, marking a "significant milestone" in recovery with the restoration of its network to near pre-pandemic levels.

Making "significant investments" in its transatlantic network, the airline will offer a multitude of connections to Europe this summer, with more non-stop service options across the country from YYC, YVR, YYZ, and YHZ. WestJet also announced new, daily service between YYZ and Chicago beginning 19MAY 2022.

"We know Canadians are ready to make their highly anticipated return to travel this summer, so whether it's reconnecting with friends and family, or taking that long overdue trip, we are here to help our guests make up for lost time," said John Weatherill, Chief Commercial Officer, WestJet.

"The aviation industry is a formidable economic engine and the investments we have made across Canada and internationally affirm our commitment to restoring connectivity across our expansive global network, while doing our part to expedite Canada's economic recovery."

At its peak this summer, WestJet will serve 43 domestic, 23 transborder, 16 Caribbean and eight transatlantic destinations, restoring 94 per cent of its pre-pandemic routes with more than 600 daily departures network-wide.

Restoring Transatlantic Connectivity

This summer, WestJet is restoring transatlantic connections across the country and "significantly reinvesting" in the Atlantic Gateway, bringing back international connectivity to Atlantic Canada with increased service between YHZ to CDG, LGW, DUB, GLA and EDI. Additionally, the airline will re-introduce connectivity to the Rome with non-stop service between FCO and YYC.

"Our guests have long awaited a return to international travel," continued Weatherill. "These routes create a significant visitor pipeline from Europe and demonstrate WestJet's commitment to leading the travel and tourism industry's recovery."

Route	Frequency	Start date
YHZ - CDG	4x weekly	07MAY
YHZ - LGW	1x daily	01MAY
YHZ - DUB	3x weekly	01MAY
YHZ - GLA	3x weekly	02MAY
YYZ – BCN	3x weekly	13MAY
YYZ - DUB	1x daily	15MAY
YYZ - GLA	4x weekly	20MAY
YYZ - EDI	3x weekly	02JUN
YYZ – LGW	Daily (increasing to 9x weekly in JUN)	01MAY
YYC – FCO	3x weekly	07MAY
YYC – CDG	5x weekly	14MAY
YYC – LHR	4x weekly	26MAR
YYC – LGW	5x weekly	14MAR
YYC – DUB	3x weekly	08MAY
YVR – LGW	1x daily	01MAY

Alberta Network Returns to Pre-pandemic Levels

WestJet will restore service levels across Alberta to pre-pandemic levels with more than 180 daily departures from both YYC and YEG this summer. WestJet's investments in transatlantic flying from YYC will see the airline increase the tourism pipeline between Alberta and Europe by 43 per cent when compared to 2019, supported by new routes and increased non-stop options to LGW, CDG, and DUB.

"The restoration of our Alberta network marks a major milestone in WestJet and the province's recovery as we rebuild our network and strengthen critical connections to global hubs and business economies," continued Weatherill.

Alberta service highlights:

YYC: 142 daily departures, 35 domestic, 16 transborder and eight international destinations
YEG: 38 daily departures, 15 domestic and two transborder destinations

International Routes

Route	Peak Frequency	Start Date
YYC – LHR	4x weekly	26MAR
YYC – LGW	5x weekly	01MAY
YYC – CDG	5x weekly	01MAY
YYC – FCO	3x weekly	07MAY
YYC – DUB	3x weekly	08MAY

Domestic Routes

Domestic highlights of WestJet's summer schedule feature an 88 per cent increase in regional connectivity province wide.

Alberta domestic service:

YQU: multiple daily flights to YYC and YEG
YMM: multiple daily flights to YYC and YEG
YQL, YLL, YHX: multiple daily flights to YYC

Transborder Connectivity

As part of its summer schedule, WestJet will launch previously delayed non-stop service between YYC and BOS on 30JUN 2022. The airline will also reintroduce and enhance service to 16 transborder business and leisure destinations.

Route	Peak Frequency	Start Date
YYC – BNA	3x weekly	17MAR
YYC – DEN	2x weekly	22MAY
YYC – BOS	3x weekly	30JUN
YYC – JFK	4x weekly	Already in service
YYC – PDX	2x daily	Already in service
YYC – MCO	3x weekly	Already in service
YYC – AZA	2x daily	Already in service
YYC – LAX	2x daily	Already in service
YYC – SAN	4x weekly	Already in service
YYC – PSP	5x weekly	Already in service
YYC – SFO	2x daily	Already in service
YYC – SNA	3x weekly	Already in service
YYC – LAS	3x daily	Already in service
YYC – ATL	1x daily	Already in service
YYC – IAH	2x daily	Already in service
YYC – SEA	2x daily	Already in service
YEG – LAX	4x weekly	Already in service
YEG – LAS	4x weekly	Already in service

Restoring Non-stop Domestic Options and Regional Connectivity Across Atlantic Canada

In addition, WestJet is restoring its non-stop domestic options and regional connectivity from Atlantic Canada.

Route	Peak Frequency
YHZ-YQY	1x daily
YHZ-YYT	2x daily
YHZ-YQX	4x weekly
YHZ-YOW	1x daily
YHZ-YUL	1x daily
YHZ-YYZ	5x daily
YHZ-YWG	6x weekly
YHZ-YYC	3x daily
YHZ-YEG	1x daily
YHZ-YVR	4x weekly
YHZ-MCO	1x weekly
YQY-YYZ	1x daily
YYT-YYZ	2x daily
YYT-YEG	3x weekly
YYT-YYC	1x daily
YDF-YYZ	1x daily
YQM-YYZ	1x daily
YFC-YYZ	1x daily
YYG-YYC	3x weekly
YYG-YYZ	2x daily

New Daily Transborder Service Between Toronto and Chicago

"We are also thrilled to provide daily non-stop service between Toronto and Chicago, two dynamic global cities," continued Weatherill. "Whether travelling for business or leisure, this new route provides guests with increased options to discover these two vibrant cities or seamlessly connect to their chosen destination via our expansive network."