Update: February 2, 2021, 14:15 MST

Guests are advised to check WestJet's travel advisories page for the most up-to-date information.

 

January 29, 2021

The WestJet Group announced it would temporarily cease international flying to 14 sun destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean in response to a request from the Government of Canada.

 

“The government asked, and we agreed,” said Ed Sims, WestJet President and CEO. “While we know that air travel is responsible for less than two per cent of cases since the start of the crisis, and even less today, we recognize the Government of Canada’s ask is a precautionary measure. We also note that the overwhelming majority of quarantine exemptions, well over 90 per cent in fact, are connected to land borders and not air travel. We have responded to their request and will suspend service to destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean.”

 

Over the subsequent two weeks, WestJet will work to bring our guests already in destination back to Canada. Effective Sunday, January 31 at 12:01 a.m. ET, WestJet will suspend southbound operations to the following destinations until April 30:

 

Vancouver	Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Vancouver	Cancun, Mexico
Vancouver	Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Calgary	Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Calgary	Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Calgary	Cancun, Mexico,
Calgary	Liberia, Costa Rica
Edmonton	Cancun, Mexico
Edmonton	Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Toronto	Cancun, Mexico
Toronto	Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Toronto	Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Toronto	Kingston, Jamaica
Toronto	Montego Bay, Jamaica
Toronto	Liberia, Costa Rica
Toronto	Varadero, Cuba
Toronto	Saint Lucia
Toronto	Saint Marten
Toronto	Nassau, Bahamas
Toronto	Bermuda
Edmonton	Mazatlan, Mexico (Swoop)
Edmonton	Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (Swoop)
Toronto	Montego Bay, Jamaica (Swoop)
Toronto	Cancun, Mexico (Swoop)

 

Through its Safety Above All program, the WestJet Group has implemented extensive safety measures since the start of the pandemic and as a result, there have been no documented cases of person-to-person transmission onboard the airline’s flights.

 

“The pandemic has had devastating impacts on our hard-working people, and they have made tremendous sacrifices throughout,” continued Sims. “The government recognizes how uniquely hard hit our industry has been and has acknowledged our efforts to curb the spread of the virus. We note their words of support for our airline as a strong partner in the fight against COVID-19.”

 

For guests with travel booked during the impacted period, WestJet will proactively notify them of their options.

 

 

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