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WestJet, a well-established low-cost airline in Canada, has its headquarters in Calgary, Alberta. Since its inception in 1996, it has risen to become the second-largest airline in the country. WestJet’s fleet, primarily composed of Boeing 737 and Boeing 787 aircraft, services a comprehensive domestic network, ensuring connectivity to over 100 Canadian destinations, including several regional airports.

Beyond its home country, WestJet reaches numerous locations in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Calgary International Airport serves as the main operational hub for WestJet while it maintains focus cities in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Winnipeg.

WestJet maintains a single cabin class across its flights, catering predominantly to the economic market segment. However, the airline has recently broadened its scope, integrating widebody aircraft like the Boeing 787 into its fleet to enable long-haul flights to Europe.

WestJet Encore, the airline’s regional subsidiary, operates the Bombardier Q400 turboprops. WestJet has forged codeshare agreements and interline partnerships with several major airlines to provide extended connectivity to its passengers.

With more than 14,000 employees, WestJet is a publicly listed company. 2019 the airline served over 25 million passengers, marking its significance in the aviation industry.