WestJet expands winter schedule, relaunches destinations

WestJet Cargo has expanded its cargo services for the winter schedule 2023 and has introduced new destinations to its network.

"With a commitment to meeting growing demand and enhancing connectivity, WestJet Cargo marked its debut in Havana, Cuba while relaunching services to Puerto Plata, Bridgetown and Kingston," says an official release.

The Toronto Pearson Airport-José Martí International Airport route offers a capacity of 20 tonnes per flight. "Havana is currently the sole destination served by WestJet Cargo in Cuba."

WestJet Cargo relaunched services to Puerto Plata last month. "The carrier offers multiple weekly flights with a reliable two-tonne cargo capacity on each flight. The route rotation for this service is Toronto – Puerto Plata - Toronto. In addition to this service, WestJet Cargo currently provides cargo capacity on its passenger services to Punta Cana from Calgary and Toronto."

Services restarted to Kingston, Jamaica with WestJet Cargo operating three weekly flights, each with two-tonne cargo capacity. The route rotation for this service is Toronto – Kingston - Toronto. WestJet Cargo currently provides cargo capacity on its passenger services to Montego Bay from various Canadian cities, the release added.

WestJet Cargo also resumed services to Bridgetown, Barbados, after a hiatus since early 2020. "The carrier now operates four weekly flights, providing a cargo capacity of two tonnes per flight. The route rotation is Toronto – Bridgetown - Toronto."

Kirsten De Bruijn, Executive Vice President, WestJet Cargo says: "These expansions align with WestJet Cargo's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our customers. We are excited to connect these vibrant destinations and contribute to the growth of trade and commerce."

The commodities transported on these routes include perishables and general cargo, the release added.