Guten Tag, Germany! We’re thrilled to announce that WestJet now connects five Canadian cities directly to Frankfurt through our Condor Flugdienst GmbH codeshare! Get ready to savour schnitzel and Frankfurter Wurstchen on your next trip to Germany. ✈️ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g85Rz5wV #WestJet
WestJet
Airlines and Aviation
Calgary, Alberta 204,121 followers
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About us
We took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Today, The WestJet group of companies offers scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Asia and Europe with a team of over 14,000 people and nearly 200 aircraft. In addition to our flagship Boeing 737s, our fleet also includes Boeing 787 Dreamliners and the De Havilland Dash 8-400. We have been recognized for three consecutive years as Best Airline in Canada (2017-19) and awarded among travellers' favourite Mid-Sized Airlines in North America (2019). In 2024 we were recognized as one of Canada’s best employers by Forbes magazine. We are committed to enriching the communities we serve. By working alongside local organizations and our national charitable partners, we are actively engaged and investing in the initiatives that matter most to our guests and our people. At WestJet, we have a proud legacy as a leading Canadian employer, and we are working to remain a top talent destination. Browse our Jobs section to see current opportunities, and check out our Life section to learn more about our growth plans, culture, leadership and more.
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https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/careers
External link for WestJet
- Industry
- Airlines and Aviation
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Calgary, Alberta
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1996
- Specialties
- Low-cost airfares, Leisure travel, Vacation packages, Flights in Western Canada, WestJet Rewards loyalty program, Community Investment, and Cargo
Locations
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22 Aerial Place N.E.
Calgary, Alberta T2E 3J1, CA
Employees at WestJet
Updates
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Hope is in the air!✈️ We’re proud to celebrate our long-standing partnership with Hope Air by kicking off the inaugural “Hope Air Day” on June 7. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the critical issue of equitable access to healthcare across Canada. Since 2007, WestJet's gift of flight has supported thousands of Hope Air patients, helping families managing critical illness access specialized care they otherwise couldn't afford through the gift of flight. ✨Join us in this important cause! Follow the link to watch a benefit concert starting June 7th at 7:15 PM EDT✨ - https://lnkd.in/gvre-gci
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✈️📚 Discover Indigenous Stories at 35,000 Feet! 📚✈️ To celebrate diverse voices, here are some must-read books by Indigenous authors WestJetters have suggested for your next flight with us. Let us know in the comment section which of your fave Indigenous authors and titles we should add to our reading list! #IndigenousAuthors #WestJetReads #InFlightReading #CelebrateDiversity #NIHM2024
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We’ve released our first annual accessibility plan progress report and we've rolled out 3 service enhancements to make travel more accessible for our guests with wheelchairs or similar mobility aids: 1. Improved Wheelchair Policy: Updated size and weight guidelines to accommodate more devices. 2. Loading Confirmation: You'll now receive a physical tag as proof that your mobility device is safely onboard and traveling with you. 3. New Identification Codes: Our team is now better equipped with detailed information about your mobility devices, ensuring smoother, more informed discussions and preparations. Travel confidently with WestJet! ✈️ #Accessibility #TravelWithEase #WestJetCares You can read more about our accessibility plan progress report in our NewsRoom:
The WestJet Group releases first Accessibility Plan Progress Report and launches new accessibility services
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Affordable air travel matters 🛫 Our CCO John Weatherill outlines how we continue to evolve to meet the diverse needs of our guests. Read more in the link below:
As the airline that democratized low-cost air travel in Canada, at WestJet we take our responsibility for providing affordable air travel to Canadians very seriously and our track record for doing so is unmatched. With affordability on the minds of all Canadians, WestJet continues evolving to meet the diverse needs of our guests and to ensure air travel is accessible to all. Read more on how: https://lnkd.in/g4UaCb_C
Ensuring Affordable Air Travel for Canadians
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Besties on Board! ✈️💙 From soaring through the skies to forming lifelong friendships, being a Cabin Crew Member is an adventure like no other. This #InternationalFlightAttendantsDay, we're celebrating the bonds that keep us flying high. Thank you to our incredible cabin crew members who ensure our guests' safety, happiness, and seamless journeys with us every day. #WestJet #WestJetFamily #CrewLove
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In 2007, we began our WestJet Cares for Kids partnership with the Missing Children Society of Canada to aid in the search for missing children. By providing the gift of flight, MCSC investigators are able to travel to the front line of an investigation and conduct hands-on search activities, supporting family reunification and ensuring that every missing child has a way home. 💙 Today we mark #InternationalMissingChildrensDay and encourage our guests and colleagues to help grow MCSC's Child Search Network by downloading the rescu app at www. Rescu.Mcsc. ca Learn more about our longstanding partnership and how you can help protect every child at https://lnkd.in/gnFh2SCQ #WestJetCares #RescuApp
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Happy Aviation Maintenance Technician Day! ✈️🌟 Today we’d like to thank our skilled Tech Ops team who ensure the safety of our fleet. Recently, WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) showcased their skills at the Aerospace Maintenance Competition in Chicago, competing against educational institutions, airlines, and MRO’s (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul). They earned impressive scores in the technical challenges! Thank you to our AMEs for representing the entire WestJet team! 💙 #AviationMaintenanceTechnicianDay #WestJet
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Join us on LinkedIn Live this Wednesday, May 22. The Calgary Chamber of Commerce will host the WestJet Group CEO, Alexis von Hoensbroech, for his annual address to Calgary's business community where Mr. Hoensbroech will release a national progress report on WestJet's Growth Strategy.
Soaring Together: The WestJet Group Strategy Report
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