New transborder flight creates direct link for business, tourism and entertainment between Winnipeg and Los Angeles Flight’s departure celebrated gateside alongside partners and film industry leaders WestJet today celebrated the highly anticipated inaugural flight between Winnipeg and Los Angeles. The departure of flight WS1315 at 7:00 a.m. local marked a major milestone for Manitoba’s tourism, trade and business sectors as Winnipeg gains a seamless four-hour link to the globally renowned film and entertainment mecca. The departure of WS1315 marks the first of three weekly WestJet flights that travel between Winnipeg and Los Angeles on a year-round basis. Route Start Date Frequency Departure Arrival Winnipeg – Los Angeles October 31, 2022 3x Weekly (Monday, Friday, Saturday) 7:00 am 8:50 am Los Angeles - Winnipeg October 31, 2022 3x Weekly (Monday, Friday, Saturday) 9:35 am 3:07 pm Additional quotes “Manitoba is open for business and we are excited to promote Manitoba’s competitive advantages as our economy enters into a new era of growth,” said Manitoba Premier, Heather Stefanson. “This new direct route between Winnipeg and Los Angeles will support the continued growth of Manitoba’s thriving film, television and digital media industries, as well as many other sectors. I commend WestJet for their confidence and investment in our province, and I look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with them and all of our economic development partners to showcase Manitoba as the ideal place to live, work, visit and invest in.”