WestJet says it will unveil a new, ultra-low-cost carrier later this year that will cater to Canadian flyers looking for cheaper fares with no frills. "The worldview on low-cost airlines has changed since the launch of WestJet in 1996 and we are responding," said Gregg Saretsky, WestJet president and CEO. WestJet's new yet-to-be-named offering will be in competition with NewLeaf, which launched at the beginning of 2016, offering ultra-low fares between several Canadian cities for as little as $89 for a one-way flight. WestJet started in 1996 as a discount carrier with three aircraft serving five destinations in Western Canada. The airline, together with regional carrier WestJet Encore, now offers scheduled flights to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe.​

Source: CBC News April 20, 2017 12:43 UTC