WestJet Group CEO, Alexis von Hoensbroech, recently completed a visit to Atlantic Canada, concluding in St. John’s, Newfoundland. During his visit, he met with key stakeholders and community members to discuss the airline’s expanding influence in the region.
Von Hoensbroech highlighted WestJet’s deepening commitment to Atlantic Canada, marked by substantial network improvements at major provincial airports this summer. These enhancements include increased east-to-west domestic flights, enhancing coast-to-coast connectivity, and a boost in leisure travel through the resumption of seasonal transatlantic flights to London (Gatwick) and more flights to favored winter sun destinations.
“We have heard loud and clear from both the city and the province on the importance of the WestJet Group’s presence in the region. We are committed to leveraging our aircraft to further enhance Atlantic Canada’s accessibility through thoughtful and targeted air connections, facilitating critical domestic, leisure and global air links to St. John’s and the broader province,” said von Hoensbroech.
Von Hoensbroech provided a detailed update on WestJet’s ongoing investments in Newfoundland and Labrador, underscoring the airline’s strong future role in supporting the region:
– WestJet continues to enhance provincial air connectivity with several strategic network upgrades:
– Newfoundland and Labrador has found an excellent partner in WestJet. As a Government, we have worked hard to build air access to our province and WestJet has risen to the occasion, reestablishing a direct route to Europe with the St. John’s – London Gatwick route and expanding its offerings on the east and west coasts. Thank you to CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech and the entire WestJet team,” said Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador.
– “Air access is critical to Newfoundland and Labrador’s economy. Our tourism and hospitality industry relies heavily on the ability to get visitors to our province. WestJet’s continued commitment to working with us and our airport partners to expand service to the province has made a significant impact on our ability to grow visitation to Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Recreation.
– “We are pleased to welcome WestJet CEO, Alexis von Hoensbroech, to Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Dennis Hogan, Chief Executive Officer of the St. John’s International Airport Authority. “Coinciding with the resumption of non-stop service to London-Gatwick earlier this week, Alexis’ engagement with community stakeholders and overview of WestJet’s strategic vision reaffirms their commitment to our market.”
