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Bank of America Merrill Lynch
2014 Global Transportation Conference
May 7, 2014
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Certain statements set forth in this presentation and statements made during this presentation,including, without limitation, information respecting WestJet’s ROIC target of a sustainable 12%; our737 and Q400 fleet plans; the installation of our new in-flight entertainment system; and WestJet andWestJet Encore’s network growth plans are forward-looking statements within the meaning ofapplicable Canadian securities laws.
By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, some ofwhich are beyond WestJet’s control. Readers are cautioned that undue reliance should not be placed onforward-looking statements as actual results may vary materially from the forward-looking statementsdue to a number of factors including, without limitation, changes in consumer demand, energy prices,aircraft deliveries, general economic conditions, competitive environment, regulatory developments,environment factors, ability to effectively implement and maintain critical systems and other factors andrisks described in WestJet’s public reports and filings which are available under WestJet’s profile atwww.sedar.com.
Any forward-looking statements contained in this presentation and statements made during thispresentation represent WestJet’s expectations as of the date of this presentation and are subject tochange after such date. WestJet does not undertake to update, correct or revise any forward-lookingstatements as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be requiredby law.
May 2014
Caution regarding forward-looking information
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This presentation contains disclosure respecting non-GAAP financial measures including, withoutlimitation, CASM, excluding fuel and employee profit share and return on invested capital. Thesemeasures are included to enhance the overall understanding of WestJet’s financial performance and toprovide an alternative method for assessing WestJet’s operating results in a manner that is focused onthe performance of WestJet’s ongoing operations, and to provide a more consistent basis forcomparison between reporting periods. These measures are not calculated in accordance with, or analternative to, GAAP and do not have standardized meanings. Therefore, they may not be comparableto similar measures provided by other entities. Readers are urged to review the section entitled“Reconciliation of non-GAAP and additional GAAP measures” in WestJet’s management’s discussionand analysis of financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2014, which is available underWestJet’s profile at www.sedar.com, for a further discussion of such non-GAAP measures.
Non-GAAP measures
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Reported in Canadian GAAP up to 2009 with 2005 to 2008 restatements. 2010 to 2013 reported under IFRS.
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Net Earnings ($ millions)
WestJet’s track record of profitability since inception
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Operating highlights – Q1 2014
Q1 2014 Q1 2013 Change
Total revenues (millions) 1,042.1 $967.2 7.7%
Net earnings (millions) $89.3 $91.1 (2.0%)
Diluted earnings per share $0.69 $0.68 1.5%
RASM (revenue per available seat mile) (cents)
16.00 16.03 (0.2%)
Yield (revenue per revenue passenger mile) (cents)
19.24 19.01 1.2%
Load Factor 83.1% 84.3% (1.2 pts)
CASM, excl. fuel and employee profit share (cents)
9.28 8.94 3.8%
36th consecutive quarter of profitability and record earnings per share
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Return on Invested Capital *
Sustainable goal
WestJet’s goal to generate 12% return on invested capital
*Note: 2010-14 presented under IFRS; 2009 and prior presented under previous Canadian GAAP.
Based on a trailing 12 month basis before tax .
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Guests (thousands)
WestJet a profitable growth story
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Revenues ($ millions)
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WestJet’s fleet flexibility
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737 Boeing MAX purchase agreement
• WestJet announced in August 2013 an order for 65 Boeing 737 MAX
aircraft with delivery dates of Sep 2017 through 2027
• Converting 15 Next Generation 737 deliveries to 737 MAX for a net
increase of 50 firm commitments for 737 aircraft
• Key benefits of this order:
• Maintains the flexibility we have built into our fleet plan, including future
lease renewal options
– Boeing 737 fleet size between 120 and 162 aircraft by 2023
• Improved operational costs: CFM International LEAP-1B engines expected to
reduce fuel burn and CO2 emissions by 13% compared with today’s most
efficient single-aisle airplanes
• New Boeing Sky Interior will contribute to an enhanced guest experience
Growing our fleet and improving costs
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2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
737 NG Committed Fleet 737 MAX Committed Fleet
Cumulative Lease Extension Options
Measured growth - 737 flexible fleet planincluding fleet modernization
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Q400 NextGen Committed Fleet Cumulative Purchase Options
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Q400 NextGen fleet plan also builds in flexibility
Building on our capabilities
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Airline partnerships: Expanding our network
• Strategically selecting carriers in each major world region
• Seamless access to more destinations
• International travel options for the business traveller
• Selective approach keeps costs in line
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Enriching more lives across segments
Low Price SegmentEcono
Mid-Value OrientedFlex
High-Value OrientedPlus
Guest MixLow fare bundle
Leisure
Mid fare bundle
Business/Leisure
High fare bundle
Business traveller primarily
Price Lowest fare plus optional services Low fare plus optional services Higher fare with included flexibility, conveniences, comfort
Product Basic service from A to B, extras for a fee
More value, some extras for a fee Fully inclusive and fully flexible
Guestproposition
Shop for the lowest price for VFRor a low-cost vacation. Pay for what you need.
You need some flexibility but are still looking to save.
You don’t want to sweat the small stuff. You need maximum flexibility and a bit more room to get the work done.
� Unbundled Bundled�
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Plus Seats
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Plus Fare seating
Reconfiguration was completed at the end of Q1 2013
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Our Plus seating with extended legroom
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The evolution of inflight entertainment
• February 2014: WestJet signed multi-year agreement with Panasonic
for new inflight entertainment & connectivity (IFEC) system
• New IFEC will feature wireless internet connectivity, live streaming
television, on-demand movies and more
• Installation to begin by the end of 2014 and installed on WestJet’s
fleet over next two years
• Key benefits include:
• Increased value proposition for business travellers – addition of Wi-Fi enables guests to make their time in the air as productive as possible
• Increased efficiency – removing seatback monitors reduces aircraft weight and increases fuel efficiency
• Guests can use their personal devices to access live and stored content, and purchase vacation packages or other merchandise online
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WestJet market evolution
WestJet Today
Unbundling our product
protects our share of the
low price segment
Through fare bundles WestJet
can attract a greater share of
the business oriented
segments
Low Price Segment
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• AncillaryUnbundled Product Offering• Basic schedule (no partners)• Product focus is low price
Value Oriented Business Cabin
• Increased schedule quality• Airline Partnerships• Rewards;, bundled & a la carte value-added • Enhanced distribution content capabilities
• Traditional Business Class•
Tiered service•
Mature codeshare capabilities
Business/Leisure Leisure Business
WestJet Encore
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TerracePrince
George
Nanaimo
Victoria VancouverPenticton
Fort St. John
Grande Prairie
Fort
McMurray
Calgary
Edmonton
Kamloops
Kelowna
Saskatoon
ReginaBrandon
Winnipeg
Thunder Bay
Toronto
August 2014:
100 departs at 18 stations
WestJet Encore: significant network growth
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WestJet Encore at maturity
Type of flying Description
New destinationsFlights to/from new destinations not currently served by the WestJet network
Join the dotsFlights between existing destinations not currently flown by WestJet
Schedule improvements
Flights on some existing short-haul routes that benefit from increased frequency and higher load factors; B737 flying will be redeployed to maximize the network
• Organizational structure: wholly owned subsidiary
• Fleet size: up to 45 x 78-seat Q400 turboprop aircraft
• Network and schedule– National operation (Eastern and Western)
– Domestic and transborder operations
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Critical success factors remain the same for WestJet Encore
Guest experience and culture
• Consistent WestJet guest
experience
• Consistent WestJet values
• Maintain caring culture
• Engaged workforce
Low cost
• Obtain meaningful and
sustainable cost advantage
vs. regional competitors
• Low fares to stimulate
demand and steal traffic
• Expand low-fare high-value
proposition to new markets
Guest experience and low cost
Building shareholder value
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Returning value to shareholders – Dividend & NCIB
$0.00
$0.02
$0.04
$0.06
$0.08
$0.10
$0.12
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# Shares Dividend
Initiated a $0.05 quarterly dividend, November 2010; increased to:� $0.06 in February 2012 � $0.08 in August 2012� $0.10 in February 2013� $0.12 in February 2014
Normal Course Issuer Bid� Completed first NCIB August 2011 for $106
million � Completed second NCIB November 2012 for
$112 million� Third bid expired February 18, 2014 –
repurchased 86% of the 6.6 million shares under the bid for $137 million
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Summary – why invest in WestJet
• Proven track record of profitable growth
• Award-winning culture and highly engaged workforce
• Strong brand in the marketplace and expanding airline partnerships
• Attractive combination of planned growth and a strong balance sheet
• Committed to generating and returning value to shareholders