WestJet has inked a deal with Boeing for up to 20 new Dreamliner jets, which will enable it to expand its transatlantic services beyond Ireland and the UK.
The agreement includes a firm order for 10 Dreamliners and an option to double that.
The 10 jets will be delivered between 2020 and 2024.
"This order represents an exciting new chapter in WestJet’s history," WestJet president and CEO Gregg Saretsky said.
"We have carefully executed on our strategic plan, first launching WestJet Encore to connect smaller communities across Canada to our growing network followed by our successful venture into wide-body flying to Hawaii and London Gatwick."
"Now, with the most sophisticated commercial airliner available, we turn our attention to further growing our international presence and introducing even more travellers to our award-winning guest experience."
With a range of 14,000 kilometers, destinations in South America and Asia are a possibility as well as more European cities.
"WestJet, for its entire 21-year history, has been a loyal all-Boeing jet customer and we’re excited to see them expand their fleet with the 787," said Ray Conner, vice-chairman of Boeing Co.
