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Flights from Winnipeg to New Montreal, Ottawa and Nashville

WestJet this week unveiled new summer and winter flights from Winnipeg to Montreal, Ottawa and Nashville.

The Canadian carrier continues to identify gaps in the market, which it believes will evolve.

Without further ado, let's get into it…

Flights from Winnipeg to New Montreal, Ottawa and Nashville…


WestJet: New Montreal, Ottawa and Nashville flights from Winnipeg
Photo Credit: Thomas Saunders/Aviation Source

New WestJet flights to Ottawa, Montreal and Nashville will launch later this year.

Ottawa and Montreal flights will begin on June 3 and will operate daily.

Nashville services will begin on September 16th and will run twice weekly until November 15th.

Below is the flight schedule:

  • Winnipeg-Ottawa:
    • DEP 1715 ARR 2050
    • Return = DEP 2135 ARR 2326
  • Winnipeg-Montreal:
    • DEP 0935 ARR 1320
    • Return = DEP 1420 ARR 1630
  • Winnipeg-Nashville:
    • DEP 1110 ARR 1420
    • Return = DEP 0740 ARR 1025

With this in mind, 14 weekly flights will be added permanently and two weekly flights will be temporarily added.


WestJet: New Montreal, Ottawa and Nashville flights from Winnipeg
Photo Credit: Kyle Hayes/Aviation Source

Commenting on these new flights, Mike Scott, WestJet Group Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer:

“We know how important Ottawa and Montreal are to Winnipeg's business community, and we're excited to continue supporting Winnipeg's economic growth through strategic air service.”

“Expanding connectivity to Winnipeg is a direct response to the need of our WestJet Rewards members and loyal business guests for reliable and convenient, non-stop service to and from Ottawa and Montreal.”

Nick Hayes, president and CEO of the Winnipeg Airports Authority, was very excited about the news:

“Strong air connectivity opens up a world of opportunity for everyone who lives and works in Manitoba, allowing them to travel boldly while growing their roots at home.”

“We are extremely grateful for WestJet's unwavering commitment to our community.”

“Their continued growth at YWG and their willingness to work with us to launch new destinations not only demonstrates the strength of our long-term partnership, but also exemplifies our shared desire to enhance the economic and social well-being of the region.”

General…


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In conclusion, WestJet's new flights to Ottawa, Montreal and Nashville open up new opportunities for the airline.

Looking ahead, attention will be focused on how the Canada-bound routes will perform when they begin in June.

The schedule behind the American route is interesting, as there is interest in whether this will be a permanent destination in the future.

But for now, let's see how the rest of the year pans out for the airline.

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