News and announcements
April 1, 2026
With warm weather on the horizon, WestJet is underlining its in-flight footwear expectations and putting a ban on bare feet. Guests are required to keep shoes, socks, slippers or other forms of foot coverage on at all times, including during takeoff, landing. and while moving about the cabin.
March 26, 2026
This partnership builds on WestJet’s role as Official Airline of the Toronto Blue Jays
March 24, 2026
WestJet and Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) have expanded their codeshare partnership for the second time in three months, providing guests on both sides of the Atlantic with more seamless travel options to explore all of Scandinavia and Canada this summer.
March 19, 2026
Airlineratings.com released their annual “World’s Best Airlines” list, recognizing WestJet as the best hybrid airline in North America.
February 17, 2026
Members can earn and redeem WestJet Rewards on codeshare flights with Virgin Atlantic via London-Heathrow to the United Arab Emirates, The Maldives and South Africa.






