McCafé Flies in Canada

New partnership brings McCafé coffee onboard to WestJet passengers.

November 22, 2016

CALGARY, Alberta – This week, Canadian airline WestJet and McDonald’s Canada brought McCafé Premium Roast coffee on the beverage’s first flight, representing “a global-first for McDonald’s and an unprecedented next step in the McCafé coffee journey,” according to a press release.

By December 1, WestJet will offer McCafé coffee across its fleet with the company’s regional airline, WestJet Encore, to follow. 

“We are delighted to bring a new way to café on board WestJet and know that our more than 21 million guests per year will enjoy the taste of a complimentary McCafé Premium Roast Coffee wherever they are flying,” said Gregg Saretsky, WestJet president and CEO. “The collaboration between our two caring brands is a perfect pairing, as McCafé’s values are reflected in WestJet’s commitment to offer an unmatched guest experience.”

“We’re proud that Canadians have welcomed McCafé into their homes and daily routines, and now our partnership with WestJet lets us take this connection to even greater heights for Canadian coffee lovers,” said John Betts, McDonald’s Canada president and CEO.

With more than 140 aircraft, the partnership will serve approximately 30,000 cups of McCafé coffee to WestJet passengers daily. 

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