Mr. Craig Maccubbin reports

WESTJET REPORTS DISCLOSURE OF GUEST INFORMATION

WestJet Airlines Ltd. has become aware that some WestJet Rewards member profile data have been disclosed on-line by an unauthorized third party.

None of the data contained credit card or banking information.

WestJet has taken immediate steps to secure affected systems and has been working closely with the Calgary police service and the RCMP cybercrime unit in its investigation. The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta and the federal Privacy Commissioner has been informed.

"The privacy and protection of our guests' information is a matter we take very seriously, and we have worked swiftly and aggressively to resolve this incident," said Craig Maccubbin, WestJet executive vice-president and chief information officer. "WestJet is in the process of contacting affected guests, and we deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause."

WestJet continues to work together with government, law enforcement agencies and the technology industry to combat the growth of hacking and other cybercrimes.

WestJet encourages all WestJet Rewards members to update their passwords on a regular basis.

About WestJet Airlines Ltd.

The airline is proud to be Canada's most trusted airline and one of very few airlines globally that does not commercially overbook. Together with its regional airline, WestJet Encore, it offers scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through its airline partnerships. WestJet Vacations offers affordable, flexible vacations to more than 60 destinations and the choice of more than 800 hotels, resorts, condos and villas. Members of the WestJet Rewards program earn WestJet dollars on flights, vacation packages and more.