WestJet

Canada Based Discount Carrier

What does it take to thrive in the airline business, especially when your major competitor is more that four times your size? A “can do” attitude and employees who strive to provide a “friendly, efficient and relaxing experience” to every guest.

That is what makes WestJet, Canada’s leading discount airline. The determined carrier is recognised as the corporation with the most admired culture and more than 80 percent of its employees are shareholders. WestJetters, as the employee call themselves, believe that owners care more.

Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta the heart of cowboy country, WestJet serves 55 destinations in Canada, the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean.

To maintain its competitive edge, the airline operates an all Boeing fleet of 76 next generation 737 aircraft. This helps to reduce training and crew costs.

The single class cabin configuration with leather seats provides for roomy interiors and ample storage space in large overhead bins. In-flight, WestJet offers complementary snacks, cookies, soft drinks, juices, tea and coffee. There is also a buy-on-board menu, featuring a variety of sandwiches, assorted cheeses and snack boxes.

Most of the aircraft are equipped with seat back televisions offering guests a personal entertainment center. Live television programming on 24 channels is augmented on longer flights by pay-per-view movies, featuring the latest Hollywood features. Search!