Korean Air (KE) has finalized its acquisition of an 11.02 percent stake in Kestrel Topco and Kestrel Holdings, the parent companies of WestJet (WS), in a deal worth USD 217 million.
WestJet
WestJet (WS), Canada’s second-largest airline, maintains a strong international presence with a strong emphasis on transborder travel to the United States and key leisure destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean.
A WestJet (WS) flight from Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) with 164 people onboard experienced a hard landing at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in Sint Maarten.
WestJet (WS) has signed its largest-ever aircraft purchase agreement with Boeing (BA), finalizing an order for 60 Boeing 737-10 MAX aircraft with options for 25 more.
WestJet Airlines (WS) operates numerous busiest domestic routes in the Canadian airspace in 2025, and Calgary serves as the primary hub for most of its traffic.
WestJet (WS), headquartered in Calgary, has unveiled its 2025/2026 winter schedule with the most sun destinations in its history.
WestJet Airlines (WS) will cancel 9 U.S. routes from cities like Vancouver (YVR) and Calgary (YYC) due to lower demand from Canadians.
Delta Air Lines (DL) and Korean Air (KE) will acquire 25% of WestJet (WS) for US$550 million, enhancing connectivity.
A relaxing vacation transformed into a frustrating ordeal for over 100 Canadian travelers who were stranded by WestJet, for 3 days in Mexico.
WestJet pilots earn between CA$78,000 and CA$310,000 per year depending on their seniority within the carrier