HALIFAX — WestJet Group CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech outlined WestJet’s growth strategy and vision for Atlantic Canada at a recent event hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce.
Von Hoensbroech said WestJet Group’s strategy is coming to fruition across Atlantic Canada, with increased leisure opportunities achieved through the resumption of transatlantic service and increased north to south air service providing access to popular sun destinations in the winter, along with enhanced east-to-west domestic air service.
“It is incredible to be visiting Halifax for the first time, meeting with our remarkable partners and getting to experience the tremendous Atlantic Canada hospitality firsthand,” he said. “We set out our growth strategy almost two years ago, and we are seeing it well in action across Atlantic Canada; our commitment to Halifax is strong as we work to meet demand and fuel Halifax’s tourism pipeline.”
Von Hoensbroech highlighted the WestJet Group’s milestone achievements in Halifax and current and upcoming network investments serving to enhance the city’s air connectivity, while bolstering the region’s visitor economy.
Taking the airline’s growth strategy to new heights in 2024 and beyond, the WestJet Group has accelerated on the following cornerstone achievements …
- WestJet Group celebrated the takeoff of its inaugural service between Halifax and London Gatwick on April 28, the first of three key transatlantic routes that will return to Nova Scotia’s capital this summer
- Halifax will see a 31% increase in seat capacity provided by the WestJet Group this summer, compared to 2023
- Halifax Stanfield International Airport will have 90 weekly flights operated by the WestJet Group during peak summer this year, a 43% increase in total weekly flights compared to 2023
WestJet is also fulfilling longstanding requests to expand Halifax’s connectivity to popular leisure destinations, with nonstop service this summer between Halifax and Dublin, Edinburgh and London (Gatwick), as well as year-round connectivity to Orlando and seasonal service to Cancun.
Additionally, as part of the WestJet Group, Sunwing Airlines will provide direct access from Halifax to leisure destinations including Cayo Coco, Montego Bay, Santa Clara, Puerto Plata and Holguin, Punta Cana and Varadero.
WestJet is also helping to ensure Halifax remains connected to Western Canada, with year-round connectivity to the airline’s global hub in Calgary, where passengers are one flight away from an expansive list of international destinations, including Seoul and Tokyo.
Also of note, this year the WestJet Group will provide direct connectivity to 18 unique destinations out of Halifax, including six domestic, one transborder, three transatlantic and eight sun destinations.
“Halifax and Atlantic Canada are integral to the WestJet Group’s future, and we will remain relentless on delivering a tailored strategy for the region that enhances business and leisure ties, through strategic air connectivity,” said von Hoensbroech.
