Winnipeg gains a seamless four-hour link to film and entertainment centre Los Angeles with WestJet's inaugural direct flight between YWG and LAX on 31OCT. Flight WS1315 departed at 7:00 a.m. local time (flight crew, pictured.)
The move marks a milestone for Manitoba's tourism, trade and business sectors, particularly the province's film industry, says the airline.
Three weekly WestJet flights that travel between YWG and LAX on a year-round basis are now operating to the following schedule:
| Route | Start Date | Frequency | Departure | Arrival |
| Winnipeg – Los Angeles | 31OCT, 2022 | 3x Weekly (Monday, Friday, Saturday) |
7:00 am | 8:50 am |
| Los Angeles - Winnipeg | 31OCT, 2022 | 3x Weekly (Monday, Friday, Saturday) |
9:35 am | 3:07 pm |
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Guests travelling beyond LAX will have access to a broad network and benefits through WestJet's relationship with Delta Air Lines. This includes codeshare flights to 20 major U.S. cities, the ability to earn and redeem WestJet Rewards on both airlines, top tier frequent flyer benefits through the entire journey, and access to Delta's LAX SkyClub lounge for eligible guests.
Additionally, this winter, the WestJet Group will increase capacity to and from YWG by 80 per cent in comparison to 2021, serving 22 nonstop, direct routes and producing the largest year-over-year growth of any major airport in the group's network.
For more information about WestJet, please visit www.westjet.com.
