WestJet Cargo expands network portfolio, adding three new Cuban destinations

WestJet Cargo announced expansion of its network, following the successful integration of Sunwing Airlines into the WestJet Group. The addition of Sunwing’s 18 Boeing 737 aircraft into the WestJet fleet brings enhanced cargo capacity and new freight service opportunities across key Caribbean destinations. WestJet Cargo will offer increased capacity to Holguin (HOG), Santa Clara (SNU), and Varadero (VRA) in Cuba, with up to 2.5 tons of additional cargo space available per flight.

“This aircraft capacity is a welcome addition, both for increased belly cargo throughput in Eastern Canada and for guest connectivity through WestJet Airlines,” says Julius Mooney, Director of Commercial Cargo at WestJet.

The expansion builds on WestJet’s existing weekly Toronto–Havana service, launched in 2023, and now includes daily service between Toronto (YYZ) and Veradero, four times weekly service between Toronto and Santa Clara, and three times weekly service between Toronto and Holguin.

In addition, daily freight service is also introduced between Montreal (YUL) and Varadero, and four times weekly service is added between Montréal and Holguin.

“Canada is Cuba’s fourth largest trading partner, and this unique economic relationship has opened amazing opportunities for our clients and our business,” continues Mooney, adding, “We look forward to expanding across even more cargo destinations in the coming months.”

Capacity growth is complemented by an increase to daily service between Toronto and Cancun (CUN), Montego Bay (MBJ) and Punta Cana (PUJ), while service is also increased between Toronto and Puerto Plata (POP) to three times weekly, and between Toronto and Liberia (LIR) to twice weekly.