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WestJet unlocks more beach getaways from Winnipeg this winter with the announcement of new service to Liberia as part of winter 2025/2026 schedule Français

WestJet unlocks more beach getaways from Winnipeg this winter with the announcement of new service to Liberia as part of winter 2025/2026 schedule Français

Cision Canada07-07-2025
WINNIPEG, MB, July 7, 2025 /CNW/ - WestJet announced its winter 2025/2026 schedule, adding new non-stop service between Winnipeg and Liberia, Costa Rica, marking WestJet's first ever non-stop route from Winnipeg to Central America. Starting December 19, 2025, and operating once weekly, the route further enhances Winnipeg's connectivity to sought-after sun destinations and reaffirms WestJet's position as Manitoba's leisure travel champion and premier airline for sun vacations.
WestJet will operate 23 non-stop routes from Winnipeg this winter, including to 15 destinations in Mexico, Latin America, Caribbean, and to US sun. Additionally, WestJet is adding more non-stop service to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, increasing overall sun destination flying from Winnipeg by 14 per cent, compared to 2024.
"I am pleased to announce that we will once again be expanding our extensive network of sun destinations from Winnipeg this winter," said John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. "WestJet's all new service between Winnipeg and Liberia reflects our commitment to offering more convenient options for guests seeking sun-filled escapes this winter. WestJet guests departing from Winnipeg have come to expect affordable, non-stop service to key destinations, and our winter 2025/2026 schedule delivers on both."
*New frequency available July 14, 2025
Sunwing Vacations expands package options
The WestJet Group continues to offer enhanced vacation packages through Sunwing Vacations Group's tour operating and retail brands, including WestJet Vacations. Vacation seekers can enjoy seamless, affordable holiday travel with the added benefit of WestJet's industry-leading hospitality by booking on WestJet.com, Sunwing.ca or WestJet.com/en-ca/vacations.
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"We're thrilled to see WestJet continue to invest in Winnipeg's air service with the addition of Liberia, Costa Rica — a destination that offers Manitoba travellers even more opportunity to explore and unwind. This new route, along with expanded service to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, highlights WestJet's confidence in our market and strengthens Winnipeg Richardson International Airport's role as a key hub connecting our community to the world." — Nick Hays, President & CEO, Winnipeg Airports Authority
About WestJet
WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Following integration with Sunwing in 2025, more than 14,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.
As a major Canadian employer that includes WestJet Airlines, Sunwing Vacations Group and WestJet Cargo, the WestJet Group is Canada's leading low-cost airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians.
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