Westjet boosts Winnipeg growth with Montreal and Ottawa routes

Westjet is bolstering its Winnipeg capacity with two new domestic routes; starting in June, it will fly year-round to Montreal and, in the same month, will begin operations in Ottawa. In addition, it will begin a new nonstop service between Winnipeg and Nashville, establishing the carrier’s seventh cross-border connection from Manitoba’s capital city.

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The Canadian airline continues to steadily improve Winnipeg’s air connectivity as part of the airline’s growth strategy. West will be the only airline to provide a non-stop flight between Winnipeg and Nashville.

Westjet’s 2024 schedule provides extensive coverage across Canada and greater access to leisure destinations in North America. With the introduction of the new domestic services and Nashville, Westjet will offer 23 non-stop destinations this year from Winnipeg, Customers traveling from Manitoba’s capital city can access other global destinations in Westjet’s network such as Seoul-Incheon and Tokyo-Narita.

«We know how important Ottawa and Montreal are to Winnipeg’s business community, and we are delighted to continue to support Winnipeg’s economic growth through strategic air service. Expanded connectivity for Winnipeg is a direct response to the need of our WestJet Rewards members and loyal business guests for reliable, convenient, non-stop service to and from Ottawa and Montreal,» said Mike Scott, WestJet Group Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

New routes

• Winnipeg-Ottawa: daily flights starting June 3.
• Winnipeg-Montreal: daily flights starting June 3.
• Winnipeg-Nashville: twice-weekly flights starting September 16.

See also: Westjet unveils extensive schedule for the summer of 2024

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