2012 Press Releases
17 January 2012
WESTJET BECOMES NEW UATP MERCHANT
Washington DC, 17 January 2011 – WestJet, Calgary, is the latest airline to choose UATP to address the needs of its corporate travelers. WestJet now accepts all UATP corporate cards including online at www.westjet.com
WestJet, one of the most profitable airlines in North America, has set its vision to be one of the five most successful international airlines in the world by 2016. WestJet will utilize a multi-channel strategy, concentrating on guest experience, revenue and growth, costs and very importantly people and culture. The four pillars build the strategic plan for long-term success.
“Accepting UATP will help WestJet to offer more options for corporate travellers, allowing them to deliver their great guest experience to our UATP cardholders.” said Ralph Kaiser, CEO and president, UATP. “Airlines are listening to customers and building UATP into successful business strategies.”
Begun in 1996, WestJet is Canada’s leading high-value low-fare airline offering scheduled service to 71 destinations in Canada, the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. In 15 years, WestJet grew from three aircraft, five destinations and 220 employees to 97 aircraft, 71 destinations and more than 8,500 WestJetters.
UATP is the low cost payment network privately owned by the world's airlines. For more information, visit uatp.com or www.westjet.com
