Time literally does fly if you look at the fact that WestJet has already been operating its new freighters since a year. The company posted a Happy Birthday video last week, to accompany its “monumental milestone [… on 25APR24] today, WestJet Cargo marks the first anniversary of our dedicated freighters launch!” and thanking its customers for their support as the airline continues to “redefine air cargo transportation and shape the future of global trade.” There’s nothing like full freighter capacity to help get the economy moving. Or as WestJet Cargo put it in their release: “Our dedicated freighters have not only strengthened existing trade routes but have also opened doors to new opportunities, facilitating the seamless movement of goods across borders. From perishables to e-commerce and beyond, our commitment to versatility and reliability in air cargo transportation remains unwavering.”
And 2024 also offers a second anniversary for the airline. In a separate LinkedIn post that week, it announced: “We’re flying high with excitement as we celebrate 10 years of transatlantic adventures! WestJet has been a part of your European journey since our inaugural transatlantic flight between St. John’s and Dublin in 2014.” That European journey continues to grow. WestJet Cargo announced that it would be expanding its cargo flights between Calgary and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), with 5-7 weekly flights, each offering a payload capacity of 18 tons. In doing so, the airline – with the help of ECS Group’s technological tools providing transparency on market opportunities and cargo operations – aims to optimize its efficiency and use of strategic hubs.
Kirsten de Bruijn, Executive Vice President of Cargo at WestJet, disclosed: “Our expansion into European markets through the Paris hub is a key part of our growth strategy. ECS Group’s technological support and network have been indispensable in enhancing our service capabilities, allowing us to pursue new opportunities in additional European countries.” Jean Ceccaldi, Managing Director of Aero Cargo France – subsidiary of ECS Group, commented: “We’re proud to support WestJet Cargo with our Quantum e-quotation system and Apollo business intelligence platform. These tools enable efficient management of cargo capacities and market analysis, supporting WestJet Cargo’s goals of technological excellence and enhanced service delivery.”
