In visit to Halifax this week, WestJet Group CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech detailed the airline’s efforts and growth strategy in the region, including the resumption of transatlantic service, increased service to popular sun destinations in the winter, and enhanced east-to-west domestic air service to connect Canadians from coast-to-coast.
In an address to the city’s Chamber of Commerce, von Hoensbroech 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.”
The CEO 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:
- On April 28, WestJet celebrated the takeoff of its inaugural service between Halifax and London Gatwick, the first of three transatlantic routes that will return to Nova Scotia’s capital this summer
- This summer, Halifax will see a 31% increase in seat capacity provided by the WestJet Group, 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.
Connecting Halifax to the world
WestJet continues to transform Halifax’s air connectivity through the following network enhancements:
- Fulfilling longstanding requests to expand Halifax’s connectivity to popular leisure destinations, the WestJet Group has introduced non-stop service between Halifax and three transatlantic destinations including, Dublin, Edinburgh and London (Gatwick) this summer, as well as year-round connectivity to Orlando and seasonal service to Cancun.
- Additionally, as an integral part of the WestJet Group, Sunwing Airlines will provide direct access from Halifax to key leisure destinations, including Cayo Coco, Montego Bay, Santa Clara, Puerto Plata and Holguin, Punta Cana and Varadero.
- WestJet offers year-round connectivity to the airline’s global hub in Calgary, where guests can connect to an expansive list of international destinations, including Seoul and Tokyo.
- 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 enhance business and leisure ties, through strategic air connectivity,” concluded von Hoensbroech.