WestJet Cargo (WS) AWB Tracking
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WestJet Cargo
IATA: WSCanada's premier cargo network operating dedicated 737-800 freighters and widebody belly capacity connecting North America and transatlantic lanes.
WestJet Cargo is the dedicated air cargo division of WestJet Airlines Ltd., headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1996 as an innovative low-cost carrier, WestJet has expanded to become Canada's second-largest airline, serving over 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.
WestJet Cargo at a glance
- Headquarters
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Founded
- 1996
- IATA / ICAO code
- WS / WJA
- Cargo fleet
- Dedicated Boeing 737-800BCF freighters plus extensive belly cargo across WestJet's Boeing 737 Next-Gen/MAX and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet.
- Cargo hubs
- Calgary International (YYC), Toronto Pearson (YYZ), Vancouver International (YVR)
- Parent group
- Onex Corporation (WestJet Airlines Ltd.)
- Alliance
- Independent
- Main cargo routes
- Extensive Canadian domestic network, transborder United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and transatlantic European destinations.
- Official website
- www.westjetcargo.com
About WestJet Cargo
WestJet Cargo is the dedicated air cargo division of WestJet Airlines Ltd., headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1996 as an innovative low-cost carrier, WestJet has expanded to become Canada's second-largest airline, serving over 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.
In 2022, WestJet Cargo launched dedicated main-deck freighter operations with a fleet of Boeing 737-800 Converted Freighters (BCF), offering scheduled and charter cargo services tailored for express package, e-commerce, and high-value cargo transport across key Canadian hubs including Calgary (YYC), Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), and Edmonton (YEG).
In addition to dedicated freighters, WestJet Cargo leverages belly cargo space on hundreds of daily passenger flights, including Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners connecting Canada to Europe and Asia. WestJet Cargo offers specialized cargo solutions including temperature-sensitive perishables, pharmaceutical transport, live animal logistics, and dangerous goods handling.
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WestJet Cargo air cargo FAQ
What is WestJet's air cargo prefix?
WestJet Cargo shipments are issued under IATA accounting prefix 838.
Where is WestJet Cargo headquartered and what are its hubs?
WestJet Cargo is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with major hubs at Calgary International (YYC), Toronto Pearson (YYZ), and Vancouver International (YVR).
What tracking platform does WestJet Cargo use?
WestJet Cargo tracking is powered by the cloud-based SmartKargo platform.