WestJet posts 65% 2011 profit increase, to start regional carrier in 2013

WestJet 737-700. By Rob Finlayson Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet (WS) reported a 2011 net profit of C$148.7 million ($149.3 million), up 64.9% from C$90.2 million in net income in 2010, and announced it will launch a regional turboprop airline next year. Regarding the new regional affiliate...

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