Thursday, May 23, 2024 The WestJet Group released “Soaring Together,” its initial progress report detailing the airline’s achievements throughout Canada since initiating its growth strategy nearly two years ago. “The WestJet Group continues to drive job creation, investment and economic prosperity through the deployment of our ambitious strategy that has enabled us to expand our network and unlock more affordable travel options for Canadians,” said Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group Chief Executive Officer. “From coast-to-coast, communities depend on our reliable and affordable air service.
As we build on our success to better serve our guests, we must take action to safeguard affordability.” Key Highlights: Despite Canada’s costly and uncompetitive regulatory landscape, ticket prices have more than halved in real terms since WestJet’s founding in 1996, primarily due to the airline’s market entry and sustained competition. Concerned with affordability and competitiveness, WestJet proposes the following policy changes to the federal government: “WestJet is committed to maintaining a transparent and low-cost structure that welcomes competition and drives the best value for our guests.
Yet we operate in a very expensive and user-paid infrastructure environment that significantly drives up ticket prices for the everyday Canadian and hinders competition,” continued von Hoensbroech. “Air travellers are paying too much in government fees and charges on t.
