Westjet adds direct prairie flights from YLW

WestJet has announced plans for more direct flights this spring and summer to prairie destinations.

Already serving Edmonton and Calgary non-atop, the national carrier plans to include Saskatoon, Regina and Winnipeg on its summer roster from Kelowna International Airport.

The twice weekly flights will start May 21 st to Regina and June 2 nd to Saskatoon and Winnipeg.

“WestJet is enhancing its aviation gateway for business and leisure travel opportunities by further strengthening regional connectivity with the resumption of non-stop flights and increased frequencies,” The company stated on its website.

WestJet unveiled 20 new routes and three new destinations to the airline’s summer schedule.

The carriers summer network additions feature new non-stop service to Washington Dulles, Detroit and Minneapolis, with new routes added to Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Nashville and Seattle. In line with the airline’s previously announced strategic direction, WestJet is also expanding domestic travel options across Canada with increased frequencies and options to travel from coast-to-coast, and everywhere in between.

“We are thrilled to be expanding our network and giving our guests substantial opportunity to explore the U.S., and Canada from coast-to-coast this summer,” Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group Chief Executive Officer said. “From increased domestic options to expanded regional and transborder connectivity throughout Western Canada, our summer schedule demonstrates our unwavering commitment to fulfilling the diverse needs of Canadian travellers and ensuring we are the friendly, reliable and affordable airline they love.”

WestJet will increase its service up to nearly 30 per cent in Calgary, 50 percent in Edmonton and 10 per cent in Vancouver when compared to 2022.