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Over all Westjet Rating
Coverage 12%
Cost 10.5%
Customer Service 11.7%
Claims 11.4%
   

 

Westjet Airlines

The Westjet Company was first started in the year 1996. Westjet Airlines was founded by Clive Beddoe, Mark Hill, Tim Morgan and Donald Bell. These four metropolis entrepreneurs were inspired by the low fare air travel in Canada and the team started their research on the successful airlines in North America who provides air travel at affordable prices to everyone. The whole team has few months to develop their business plan and financial prototype. In January 1996 Westjet Airlines have purchased three Boeing 737-200 aircrafts and their business capital has increased to begin all their operations.

The first flight operations have been Started by Westjet on 29th February 1996. At the beginning they have hired only 220 employees and aircrafts flying to Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver and Kelowna. Later they have started their services to many cities. In july 1999, the Westjet has accomplished its Initial Public Offering of 2.5 million towards common shares. With the help of dedicated executive team, CIBC World Markets and Insurance Underwriters, this has earned sufficient capital to expand their company and this company has also started hanger services at Calgary.

Now, the Westjet employs around 6,000 employees and the whole staff is well trained to serve all their customers. Presently, this Westjet company is carrying people to 23 Canadian destinations and it flies seasonally to 10 International destinations. Until now the Westjet airlines has served 9.4 million customers safely to their desired destinations.

The Westjet Airlines founder has been honored as 'The Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year' for providing their services to all Canadian travelers for low fares and in the same the founders of the Westjet has received an International Entrepreneurship Award for their extraordinary teamwork. They have also added their first four next generation Boeing 737-700 aircraft. The Westjet Airlines was also identified one of the top 100 employers in the year 2002.
 
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Diane Johnson
Location: Prince George BC, Alabama
Type of Airline: Domestic
Date: 09-28-2008
   
   
 
Summary
We book with Westjet airlines whenever possible. The courtesy and dependability of the staff and service is great. Keep up the good work! Our only disappointment this year was the change in policy for unaccompanied minors; our daughter flew with Westjet for 6 years, and our son began flying unaccompanied last year with our trust in Westjet airlines. .
Moody
Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Type of Airline: International
Date: 12-17-2007
   
   
 
Summary
Iam a frequent flyer with westjet airlines. I must say iam very impressed with this airline. every time i fly with them i get the same consistent friendly customer service. The flight left and arrived on time. The aircraft was brand new and spotlessly clean and the crew kept up an excellent comedy routine throughout the flight. This is a budget airline..
Paul Johnson
Location: Louisiana, Louisiana
Type of Airline: International
Date: 12-13-2007
   
   
 
Summary
I have been on some really indifferent airlines and this one was a cut above the others for sure. Westjet airline transportation remains pleasant and funny. The pilot even talked to us about what we were seeing out the window. They were very accommodating and humorous. Price was good and the staff was well trained..
McMaster
Location: Palihooukapapa, Hawaii
Type of Airline: Domestic
Date: 12-08-2007
   
   
 
Summary
WestJet is one of the best airlines I've ever been on, and I have been on a LOT! I feel so cared and comfortable on westjet. The crew is so welcoming and nice. They make it way more interesting and fun. When I go on westjet I don't feel like I'm on an ordinary flight waiting for it to end. The crew makes westjet just like home, but on an airplane. That's how westjet is so AMAZING!!.
Venditti
Location: St. Albans, Vermont
Type of Airline: International
Date: 12-07-2007
   
   
 
Summary
I normally bring a suitcase with me. I had my suitcase delayed once on my way in from Calgary. When I got to the baggage pickup the westjet agent paged me and told me my luggage did not make the plane and will be couriered to my house. So that i save more money with that lost suitcase sent to my house by the westjet authority. So that the service was very good with this airlines compared with others..
Jimmy Shergil
Location: Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Type of Airline: Domestic
Date: 12-05-2007
   
   
 
Summary
Thank God! Canadians have a viable and economical choice for domestic air travel in their own country. As everyone very well knows, Canada is a large country with a general population that loves to fly. They provides excellent service, cheerful and helpful staff, and it is the airline which offers airfares at a good price..
Ian Bell
Location: Panaca, Nevada
Type of Airline: Domestic
Date: 12-04-2007
   
   
 
Summary
I recently flew on a Westjet flight. Easy-to-use on-line booking system with giving discounts to the westjet travelers. Westjet provides best on board crew, clean and comfortable planes, Live TV entertainment, Music on demand. The staff was very enthusiastic and they provides good service..
James Anderson
Location: Austin, Texas
Type of Airline: International
Date: 12-01-2007
   
   
 
Summary
Westjet is a great Western Canadian airline which offers a good range of flights at a great price. I get on to the aircraft and I'm pleasantly greeted by the Flight Attendants. The aircraft is clean and the seats are nice. Check-in service on both outbound and inbound flights was excellent, with friendly staff, prompt check-in, and both flights left on time..