Calgary, AB, July 29, 2025:
WestJet Cargo has announced the launch of its expanded 2025/2026 winter schedule, offering Canadian businesses more destinations and increased service to Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia. This growth reflects WestJet Cargo’s ongoing commitment to providing efficient and reliable shipping solutions across Canada and internationally, with a special focus on supporting the needs of exporters and importers during the busy winter season.
This winter, WestJet Cargo will introduce five new destinations to its network: Panama City in Panama, Guadalajara and Tepic in Mexico, Havana in Cuba, and Managua in Nicaragua. The schedule also marks the first winter season of year-round service to Mexico City, a major hub for North American trade. These additions will help Canadian businesses reach new markets and strengthen trade ties with key regions, while also supporting the flow of goods to and from popular sun destinations. These new passenger routes will provide enhanced belly cargo opportunities in select markets, allowing us to support even more Canadian exporters and importers during the peak season.
While overall departures across the network will increase by three per cent compared to last year, WestJet Cargo’s capacity will remain robust and consistent. This is made possible by the reconfiguration of former Sunwing and Swoop aircraft, which will be updated to WestJet’s standard cargo-friendly layout before the start of the season. These enhancements ensure that cargo handling and service quality remain seamless and reliable for all customers.
With a total of 305 routes and service to 62 sun destinations across Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States, WestJet Cargo is providing Canadian businesses with more affordable and flexible shipping options than ever before. The company is also increasing capacity across the Latin America and Caribbean region by six per cent, focusing on high-demand markets such as Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico to support growing trade volumes.
“WestJet Cargo’s expanded winter schedule is a direct response to our customers’ needs for greater connectivity and reliable service to sun destinations and beyond,” said Amanda Ierfino, Vice President Sales & Cargo. “By strengthening our cargo network and investing in key routes, we are enabling Canadian businesses to grow and thrive, whether shipping domestically or internationally. Our commitment is to deliver value, flexibility, and world-class service every step of the way.”
