Canadian Airline WestJet Suffers Cyberattack, Halts App and Web Services

Calgary-based WestJet Airlines, Canada’s second-largest carrier, is grappling with the fallout from a significant cybersecurity incident that has disrupted access to its mobile app and internal systems.

The breach, first detected on June 13, has led to intermittent outages and errors for guests attempting to use WestJet’s digital platforms, including the WestJet app and website.

The airline confirmed that specialized internal teams have been activated and are working in close cooperation with law enforcement agencies and Transport Canada to investigate the breach and limit its impact.

In a series of official statements, WestJet emphasized that while digital services have been affected, flight operations remain safe and stable, and there is currently no indication that the incident has compromised the safety of its flights.

“We have activated specialized internal teams in cooperation with law enforcement and Transport Canada to investigate the matter and limit ...