Corporate Profile & History
WestJet was founded in 1996 by a team of Calgary entrepreneurs. With 220 WestJetters, we began service on February 29, 1996, to five cities in Western Canada. Due in large part to our award-winning corporate culture and commitment to providing guests with a friendly and caring WestJet experience, business quickly soared and WestJet has become Canada's leading high-value low-fare airline.
For a brief history lesson on WestJet's milestones and the big-picture on our business, please see our backgrounder.
To learn more about out why we are one of the most profitable airlines in North America, please see the strategic plan and financial highlights in our fact sheet.
