WestJet tests network demand with July schedule

WestJet in July and August will increase frequencies on its network and resume service to certain locations for a total of 39 destinations in Canada, five in the USA and one in Mexico as air travel slowly recovers. WestJet’s capacity in June is down 91% year-over-year as people shelter in place to avoid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Cirium’s schedules data. The new seasonal schedule will double the number of flights operated on its network compared with June, but July capacity will still be 76% lower year-over-year, the carrier says on 15 June in a statement. The carrier from 5 July through 4 August will operate flights to Los Angeles from Calgary and Vancouver; to Las Vegas from Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver; and from Toronto to New York LaGuardia International and to Orlando. A weekly flight from Toronto to Cancun, Mexico will begin on 11 July. WestJet in July will operate more frequent flights within Canada to destinations including Charlottetown, Winnipeg, Kelowna, Yellowknife and Saskatoon.<br/>