Channel Guide
WestJet is proud to offer 24 channels of sports, news, lifestyle, and more with service provided by Bell TV* as well as 4 pay-per-view (PPV) movie channels. Live satellite television and PPV is available on most of WestJet’s fleet.
While we have selected the channels carefully to ensure a wide variety of program choices, we do not have the ability to censor programming. However, if you press and hold the minus symbol in the brightness control, the individual screen will turn off. Please note that on some scheduled flights to the southern U.S. and some charter flights to Hawaii, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, the live satellite television signal may be interrupted or unavailable.
*Bell is a trade-mark of Bell Canada used under license.
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Treehouse TV is a Canadian cable television specialty channel with programming targeted towards preschoolers. |
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From classic cartoons to computer animation and claymation, Teletoon is the place for cartoon lovers everywhere. Time shifting available. |
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Global Maritimes & BC Global is Canada's foremost network known for its primetime lineup, offering entertaining sitcoms, dramas, entertainment newsmagazine television and reality television series. |
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CityTV Edmonton CityTV is a community oriented network that showcases the opinions of the people within the community. Offering sitcoms, drama, movies, reality series and local news in its programming. |
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CTV Calgary and Toronto CTV is a community oriented network that showcases the opinions of the people within the community. Offering sitcoms, drama, movies, reality series and local news in its programming. |
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CBC Toronto The network that offers the most Canadian-produced programming than any other. Programming includes news, drama, comedies, movies and more. |
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OMNI2 Toronto An additional multilingual and multicultural network that provides programming in more languages for more ethnocultural groups. |
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CTV NewsNet is an all-news service to Canadians, deliver national and international stories of significance to Canadians. |
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BNN is Canada's economic news network, covering all aspects of business and finance. The channel focuses on Canadian market news. |
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Space is the place for all your favourite sci-fi series and movies. Transport your imagination to new galaxies with classics such as Star Trek, or Battlestar Galactica. |
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Canada's only specialty television network dedicated to the world of show biz news and information. Star! brings you all the latest news, scandalous stories, red carpet coverage and in-depth interviews with the biggest names in entertainment. |
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The most comprehensive site for Sports from a Canadian perspective. |
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All the sports, all the scores, all the time, updated every 15 minutes. A real-time ticker and in-depth features put you on the fast track with the latest news from the world of sports. |
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Learn to improve your game from golf's very best or watch your favourite players excel on the course. The Golf Channel serves up complete coverage of over 70 golf tournaments each year. |
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Arts and Entertainment features popular series such as Cold Case Files and American Justice. Each week, the flagship series Biography profiles the life of a public figure. |
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Discovery Channel offers wide programming genres, including science, natural history, anthropology, survival, geography, forensics and current events. |
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National Geographic National Geographic offers programming dedicated to increasing geographic knowledge while promoting the conservation of the world's cultural, historical, and natural resources. |
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The Learning Channel is devoted to programming that is both enlightening and entertaining. Enrich your knowledge with a broad range of engaging documentaries. |
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The Food Network Canada The Food Network is devoted to surprising and engaging the viewer with likable hosts, personalities, as well as exploring new and interesting ways to approach food - through pop culture, adventure, and travel. |
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HGTV Canada The best televised choice in the country for the home and garden. Whatever the project, HGTV offers inspirational ideas to turn your home into your personal haven, indoors and out. |
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Montreal Radio-Canada's Première Chaîne focuses on information and cultural programming including news, variety, music, public affairs and youth shows. |
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TVA is the French-language network that features the most popular shows in Quebec. Its diverse lineup includes everything from news, drama and comedies to movies. |
Enjoy WestJet's pay-per-view movies on any flights approximately 2.5 hours or longer. WestJet offers a choice of up to 4 channels of pay-per-view movies available on your own personal seatback TV for only $5.99 each. See it in the sky first. WestJet's Hollywood blockbuster movies are often available before you can rent them at home. Movie selection varies depending on flight route.
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Fantastic Mr. Fox (Animated Adventure) Rated PG / Voices: George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Owen Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Fox live a perfect home life with their son Ash. But after 12 years, their perfect life proves too much for Mr. Fox’s wild animal instincts. Soon he slips back into his old ways as a sneaky chicken thief and in turn, endangers the whole animal community! |
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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (Family comedy) Rated PG / Starring: Zachary Levi, David Cross Voices: Justin Long, Amy Poehler, Anna Faris, Christina Applegate. The world famous singing pre-teen chipmunk trio return to contend with the pressures of school, celebrity and a rival female music group known as The Chipettes. |
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The Blind Side (Drama) Rated PG / Starring: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Kathy Bates. The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and a first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman (Bullock in a Golden Globe nominated role) and her family. |
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The Princess and the Frog (Animated Family) Rated PG – Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Animated Film. Voices: Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos. A fairy tale set in Jazz Age New Orleans and centered on a young girl named Princess Tiana and her fateful kiss with a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again. |
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Up in the Air (Comedy) Rated PG – Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Drama. Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick. With a job that has him traveling around the country firing people, Ryan Bingham (Clooney in a Golden Globe nominated role) leads an empty life out of a suitcase. This movie has a total of 6 Golden Globe nominations – including Best Director and Best Screenplay. |
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New Moon (Fantasy/Drama) Rated PG / Starring: Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson. After Bella recovers from the vampire attack that almost claimed her life, she looks to celebrate her birthday with Edward and his family. |
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An Education (Drama) Rated PG / Starring: Carey Mulligan, Alfred Molina, Peter Sarsgaard, Emma Thompson. A coming-of-age story about a teenage girl (Carey Mulligan in a Golden Globe nominated role) in 1960s suburban London, and how her life changes with the arrival of a playboy nearly twice her age. |
*Pay-per-view movies will be $5.99 each. GST will be charged on flights within Canada. If an error occurs during your flight, your credit card will not be charged. Pay-per-view movies are available on flights approximately 2.5 hours or longer. Selection may vary. Movies are mostly available in English. French versions of select movies will be available on some flights. Pay-per-view movies may contain content not suitable for all audiences. Most of WestJet's aircraft are currently equipped with live seatback television.
TV Programs
WestJet now offers pay-per-view TV programs, our newest addition to your inflight experience. Sit back, relax and enjoy WestJet's pay-per-view TV programs on your own personal seatback TV ranging from $1.99 to $2.99 each.
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Dexter (Drama) Rated 18A / Starring: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter. Pilot Dexter This is the first episode in this graphic, Emmy winning series. Dexter Morgan is introduced as a serial killer who kills escapees from the justice system. Living the Dream Six months after last season’s finale, Dexter is now living with three kids and a wife in a new home. |
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True Blood (Drama) Rated 18A / Starring: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Alexander Skarsgard, Ryan Kwanten. Nothing but The Blood This is the first episode from the second season of the Award Winning HBO program. The shocking and brutal murder of Tara’s fake exorcist has the entire town of Bon Temps reeling. Keep This Party Going This is the second episode from the second season of the Award Winning HBO program. After making up with Bill, Sookie suggests that he take it easier on Jessica as she is just a teenager. |
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Desperate Housewives – Nice is Different Than Good (Comedy/Drama) Rated 14A / Starring: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria Parker. Susan is having second thoughts about going through with marrying Mike due to Katherine’s displeasure. Bree and Karl’s relationship heats up, but Bree is hesitant. |
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Hannah Montana (Comedy, Family) Rated PG / Starring: Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus. Idol Side of Me Hannah participates in Singing with the Stars, a contest that consists of amateurs paired with celebrities, and gets Amber in the top three with the intention of humiliating her, later regretting it; Jackson and Robby are annoyed by Dontzig's dog. My Boyfriend’s Jackson & You’re Gonna be in Trouble When a tabloid picture makes Hannah and Jackson look like a couple, Jackson takes advantage of being Hannah's "boyfriend" for the perks; Oliver works on a school project with Sarah, and ends up liking her. |
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Wizards of Waverly Place – You Can’t Always Get What you Carpet (Comedy, Family) Rated PG / Starring: Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin, David DeLuise. Alex finds her parents’ old magic carpet and convinces her dad to give her flying lessons. |
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Community (Comedy) Rated 14A / Starring: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Chevy Chase, Ken Jeong. Pilot Jeff attends Community College when he is prevented from practicing law because his college degree was a fake. Jeff soon realizes that Community College won’t be so easy. Spanish 101 Students in Spanish class team up to give presentations showing off their new vocabulary. Jeff is teamed up with Pierce despite his effort to work with Britta. |
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Two and a Half Men (Comedy) Rated 14A / Starring: Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, Eddie Van Halen. 818-JKPUZO Charlie bumps into Mia at a café and she asks him to help her with some music she’s been working on. Charlie must decie between his fiancé and his old flame. Whipped Unto the Third Generation When Charlie’s fiancé, convinces him to let his brother’s girlfriend to move in – Charlie loses ground in his own home! |
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Fringe – Dream Logic (Sci-Fi) Rated 14A / Starring: Josh Jackson Anna Torv, Lance Reddick. The Fringe division investigates the case of a man who attacked his boss in Seattle, believing he was a strange horned creature. |
*Pay-per-view TV programs range from $1.99 to $2.99 each. GST will be charged on flights within Canada. If an error occurs during your flight, your credit card will not be charged. Pay-per-view TV programs are available on the majority of flights. Selection of TV programs may vary and may contain content not suitable for all audiences. Most of WestJet's aircraft are currently equipped with live seatback television.
