Disaster Relief
During a crisis, the distribution of humanitarian aid and transportation of relief workers and emergency services through air travel and cargo capacity is essential. Understanding that air transportation is incredibly complex in the face of disaster, WestJet teams diligently work at times with multiple partner organizations to respond swiftly and effectively in times of crisis.
GlobalMedic
How we support
WestJet and GlobalMedic formally partnered together in 2023; however, were in collaboration for many years prior. The partnership focuses on quick response during times of disaster or humanitarian crisis to transport emergency relief team members into communities most in need, support the delivery of critical aid supplies through WestJet Cargo, and engage WestJet Group employees in volunteering efforts to pack food and emergency aid kits for those impacted.
Initiatives and highlights
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During wildfire season in Canada, WestJet and GlobalMedic work to respond on a case-by-case basis to determine the most effective response. Whether it be moving emergency relief team members, supplies via cargo, or emergency food or aid kits to communities who need them.
GlobalMedic’s guiding principle is getting the Right Aid to the Right People at the Right Time. They are dedicated to providing people affected by poverty, disaster or conflict with humanitarian aid to make sure their help reaches the heart of communities that need it most.
Rooted in the cornerstones of emergency response, GlobalMedic provides swift, pivotal intervention during critical moments of disaster and turmoil. Their portfolio includes six core Emergency Programs — Water, Food, RescUAV, Flood, Medical, and Shelter. Each are designed with a scalable and modular architecture. This adaptability ensures seamless integration, whether deployed nationally or internationally, tailored to the specific contours of the crisis.
Disaster relief articles from our Newsroom
- Canadian travel agents rally to support Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa | January 22, 2026
- WestJet supports communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa | November 12, 2025
- WestJet donates 40 tons of air cargo capacity to Turkey–Syria earthquake relief | February 14, 2023
- WestJet Donates 500 Domestic Flights to Assist Displaced Ukrainians Upon Arrival to Canada | May 25, 2022
- Emergency Food Kits take flight for Ukraine with help from WestJet Cargo | April 27, 2022
- WestJet and the FlightHub Group join forces to support GlobalMedic’s humanitarian aid in Ukraine | April 21, 2022
- WestJetters volunteer with GlobalMedic in support of Ukraine | April 4, 2022