The service will be available from 4 November and is aimed at industries who require fast and reliable services such as pharmaceuticals and manufacturing.
Priority offers reduced tender cut-off times at WestJet Cargo’s main hubs in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto, and the service will be extended to more airports in the future.
Cut-off times for narrowbody flights have been reduced from three hours to two hours, and widebody flights require three hours instead of the usual six hours.
If a Priority shipment does not fly as confirmed, the Priority charge will be refunded.
Kirsten de Bruijn, Executive Vice President of WestJet Cargo, says, “With shorter cut-off times and guaranteed uplift, we provide a solution that enhances efficiency and peace of mind, especially for customers in healthcare and other critical industries. These clients depend on timely, secure transport for essential goods such as human blood, tissue samples and machinery.”