Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
WestJet was founded on June 27, 1994, [23] by Clive Beddoe, David Neeleman, Mark Hill, Tim Morgan, and Donald Bell. WestJet was based on the low-cost carrier business model pioneered by Southwest Airlines and Morris Air in the United States. Its original routes were all located in Western Canada, which gave the airline its name.
Clive Beddoe (born 26 May 1946) is a founding shareholder and former chairman of the board of directors of WestJet, which is currently the second-largest airline in Canada behind Air Canada. Beddoe was born in Dorking [ 1 ] and grew up in the neighboring town of Leatherhead in Surrey , England.
WestJet Encore Bombardier Q400 NextGen displaying 2013–2015 livery. WestJet made an initial order of 20 Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft through a letter of intent on May 1, 2012, which resulted in a conditional order on June 28, 2012. A firm order of 20 Q400 NextGen and 25 options was announced on August 1, 2012.
The following is a list of destinations currently served by WestJet and WestJet Encore. [1] WestJet destinations. Country City Airport ... By using this site, ...
Gregg Saretsky (born 1959 in Châteauguay, Quebec) is the former president and CEO of WestJet, a carrier based in Calgary, Alberta. He served in that position from April 2010 to March 8, 2018, after the resignation of Sean Durfy. [1] He grew up in a Montreal suburb to a French mother and a German father.
Sunwing Travel Group became a subsidiary of the WestJet Group on May 1, 2023, following an acquisition announced in March 2022. This merger aimed to: Consolidate market share: By combining two major players in the Canadian travel industry, the acquisition significantly strengthens WestJet's position, particularly in vacation packages and sun destinations.
AIG—employee fundraiser for relief efforts [57] American Airlines operated relief flights and allowed employees and customers to donate miles with a company match. [58] Apple Inc. allowed donations through the iTunes Store to the American Red Cross in $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 and $200 denominations. [59] AT&T donated US$50,000 to Télécoms ...
Sims joined WestJet as the executive vice president of commercial on May 28, 2017. He was promoted to CEO on March 7, 2018 after the CEO at the time, Gregg Saretsky unexpectedly stepped down. [5] He worked on both strategic direction and day-to-day operations for the company. [4] Sims retired from his position at WestJet in 2021.