WestJet?

[user 6862]

Never used WestJet or know anything about them. Would it work on a 7.5 hour Trans-Atlantic flight? Are they Ryanair level or better?

Thanks

 

[PVD]

They have a pretty good reputation for their service within Canada, and I know people who use them NYC to Toronto, but trans atlantic is a relatively new ballgame for them, I believe they use 787-9 for that. Also, code share with Delta...

 

[PVD]

They were one of the only carriers to have a quantity of 737-600, a version of the NG that did not sell very well. Used to see one on LGA-TOR but they are all in storage right now.

 

[Trogdor]

Never used WestJet or know anything about them. Would it work on a 7.5 hour Trans-Atlantic flight? Are they Ryanair level or better?

Thanks

They’re the Canadian equivalent of Southwest, which is a step above Ryanair (US equivalent would be Spirit).

 

[OBS]

They’re the Canadian equivalent of Southwest, which is a step above Ryanair (US equivalent would be Spirit).

Have used them, and totally agree.

 

[PVD]

https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Westjet/WestJet_Boeing_787-9.phpThis would be their primary Trans Atlantic, since I believe their 767-300 are all in storage...

 

[user 6862]

PVD, Trogdor & OBS, thank you all very much, it's given us another good option for the 4 Atlantic crossings we expect to make in 2022/23

 

[SarahZ]

I used them to cross Canada a while back. It was a six-hour flight both ways, and I was comfortable. The crew was friendly, and we had (free) TV in the seatback.

I agree with the comparisons to Southwest, but you do get to choose your seat in advance. They're more like Alaska Airlines. Even the planes feel similar - colors/design/etc.