WestJet
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WestJet was founded in 1996 by Clive Beddoe, Mark Hill, Tim Morgan and Donald Bell, four Calgary entrepreneurs who saw an opportunity to provide low-fare air travel across western Canada. The team researched other successful airlines in North America - in particular low-cost carriers. Following the primary examples of Southwest Airlines and Morris Air, they determined that a similar model could be successful in Western Canada.
Westjet currently has 95 aircraft - all Boeing 737 Next-Generation. Their network has expanded throughout Canada and into the United States.
Hubs
Fleet
| Manufacture | Type | Thumbnail | Guest Capacity | Engine | Avg Seat Pitch | Cruise Speed | Max Altitude | Range | Wingspan | Length | Tail height | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing | 737-600 | 
|
119 | CFM International CFM56-7 | 32" | 850 km/h | 41,000 Feet | 5,635 km | 112 ft 7 in | 102 ft 6 in | 41 ft 2 in | |
| Boeing | 737-700 | 
|
136 | GE/Snecma CFM56-7B | 32" | 866 km/h | 41,000 Feet | 6,115 km | 112 ft 7 in | 110 ft 4 in | 41 ft 2 in | |
| Boeing | 737-800 | 
|
166 | GE/Snecma CFM56-7B | 34" | 850 km/h | 41,000 Feet | 5,667 km | 112 ft 7 in | 129 ft 6 in | 41 ft 2 in |
Flights
- See WestJet Flights.
