WestJet is celebrating another milestone in operational excellence, securing a place among the world’s most on-time airlines for the second month in a row.
The carrier earned back-to-back accolades in the Cirium On-Time Performance Report as the most on-time airline in North America for the month of June and the entirety of Q2, a new record milestone.
In addition to this important accomplishment, WestJet was recognized as the 6th most on-time airline amongst all major global airlines.
Safa Yamach, WestJet Vice-President, Operations Planning & Performance, said that: “Leading North America in on-time performance for all of Q2 is a testament to the focus and commitment of WestJetters across our operation. While these rankings are an important benchmark, what matters most is what they represent for our guests: a more reliable travel experience.”
And Yamach continued: “From investing in our systems and processes to completing major fleet initiatives ahead of schedule, WestJetters are building a stronger, more resilient operation that is delivering measurable results.”
WestJet completed close to 17,000 flights in June, with 86.4 per cent arriving on time — almost four percentage points ahead of the next highest-ranked North American carrier. Combined with a completion factor of 99.43 per cent, the results demonstrate a consistently reliable operation. WestJet’s June results cap a strong quarter for the airline, with on-time performance steadily improving throughout the spring.
In addition to executing another exceptional on-time schedule, WestJet’s operations teams completed the retrofit of its remaining Boeing 737 aircraft (previously configured with 180 seats) ahead of schedule.
The project, which was carefully coordinated alongside WestJet’s busy spring flying schedule, standardized the airline’s narrowbody fleet, reducing complexity in day-to-day operations.
Completing the retrofit ahead of the peak summer travel season positions the airline to deliver a more consistent guest experience while supporting operational reliability and on-time performance.
The retrofit project was originally planned to be completed this fall; however, WestJet proudly wrapped up the project part-way through June.
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