WestJet is proud to offer 24 channels of sports, news, lifestyle, and more with service provided by Bell TV* as well as 4 pay-per-view (PPV) movie channels. Live satellite television and PPV is available on most of WestJet’s fleet.
While we have selected the channels carefully to ensure a wide variety of program choices, we do not have the ability to censor programming. However, if you press and hold the minus symbol in the brightness control, the individual screen will turn off. Please note that on some scheduled flights to the southern U.S. and some charter flights to Hawaii, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, the live satellite television signal may be interrupted or unavailable.
*Bell is a trade-mark of Bell Canada used under license.
Here’s what’s on TV:
Channel
Description
Arts and Entertainment features popular series such as Cold Case Files and American Justice. Each week, the flagship series Biography profiles the life of a public figure.
Animal Planet gives animal lovers a viewing experience that inspires them with the wonders of the animal kingdom.
CBC Vancouver The network that offers the most Canadian-produced programming than any other. Programming includes news, drama, comedies, movies and more.
East feed of CBS CBS is America's most watched television network, offering a diverse programming primetime line-up from news to dramas to sitcoms.
CityTV Calgary CityTV is a community oriented network that showcases the opinions of the people within the community. Offering sitcoms, drama, movies, reality series and local news in its programming.
CTV Toronto CTV is a community oriented network that showcases the opinions of the people within the community. Offering sitcoms, drama, movies, reality series and local news in its programming.
CTV NewsNet is an all-news service to Canadians, deliver national and international stories of significance to Canadians.
Discovery Channel offers wide programming genres, including science, natural history, anthropology, survival, geography, forensics and current events.
Discovery Kids is for children 6-12 years of age. It offers entertaining and informative programming that explores topics as diverse as history, science, nature, wildlife and technology.
East feed of Fox FOX is the place to go for diverse programming from news, sports, dramas, children's programs, movies and more.
The most powerful name in news. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - live news from around the world.
Global Halifax & Vancouver Global is Canada's foremost network known for its primeitme lineup, offering entertaining sitcoms, dramas, entertainment newsmagazine television and realtiy television series.
MuchMoreMusic offers the best in Hot AC MusicVideo, top international specials, documentaries, movies and a growing roster of exclusive, original programming.
East feed of NBC In addition to sports, NBC offers a great evening schedule, which delivers popular shows such as ER, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. NBC also offers movies and special presentations.
BNN is Canada's economic news network, covering all aspects of business and finance. The channel focuses on Canadian market news.
Space is the place for all your favourite sci-fi series and movies. Transport your imagination to new galaxies with classics such as Star Trek, or Battlestar Galactica.
Canada's only specialty television network dedicated to the world of show biz news and information. Star! brings you all the latest news, scandalous stories, red carpet coverage and in-depth interviews with the biggest names in entertainment.
Montreal Radio-Canada's Première Chaîne focuses on information and cultural programming including news, variety, music, public affairs and youth shows.
The Learning Channel is devoted to programming that is both enlightening and entertaining. Enrich your knowledge with a broad range of engaging documentaries.
Treehouse TV is a Canadian cable television specialty channel with programming targeted towards preschoolers.
The most comprehensive site for Sports from a Canadian perspective.
All the sports, all the scores, all the time, updated every 15 minutes. A real-time ticker and in-depth features put you on the fast track with the latest news from the world of sports.
TVA is the French-language network that features the most popular shows in Quebec. Its diverse lineup includes everything from news, drama and comedies to movies.
Enjoy WestJet's pay-per-view movies on any flights approximately 2.5 hours or longer. WestJet offers a choice of up to 4 channels of pay-per-view movies available on your own personal seatback TV for only $5.99 each. See it in the sky first. WestJet's Hollywood blockbuster movies are often available before you can rent them at home. Movie selection varies depending on flight route.
Playing on pay-per-view during July:
I Love You, Man (Comedy) Rated 14A Starring: Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones, J.K. Simmons, Jon Favreau. Friendless Peter Klaven goes on a series of man-dates to find a Best Man for his wedding. But when his insta-bond with his new B.F.F. puts a strain on his relationship with his fiancée, can the trio learn to live happily ever after?
17 Again (Comedy) Rated PG Starring: Zac Efron, Leslie Mann, Matthew Perry. Mike's life didn't quite turn out how he wanted it to and wishes he could go back to high school and change it. He wakes up one day and is seventeen again and gets the chance to rewrite his life.
Watchmen (Action, Drama) Rated 18A Starring: Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Jackie Earle Haley. When an ex-superhero is murdered, a vigilante named Rorschach begins an investigation into the murder, which begins to lead to a much more terrifying conclusion.
Hannah Montana - The Movie (Family, Comedy) Rated G Starring: Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Billy Ray Cyrus. Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) harbours a secret identity as pop-star Hannah Montana. Now Hannah's popularity is taking over her life. Her father (Billy Ray Cyrus) has a cure for her problem: a trip to her hometown of Crowley Corners, Tennessee, to regain some perspective on what matters most in life.
Race to Witch Mountain (Adventure, Family) Rated PG Starring: Dwayne Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, Alexander Ludwig. A hard luck Las Vegas cab driver (Johnson) is thrown into chaos when apparent 'runaway' teenagers, Sara (Robb) and Seth (Ludwig), jump into his taxi. He soon realizes his two fares are children with exceptional paranormal powers whom he must protect as they elude a collection of ruthless enemies.
Monsters vs. Aliens (Animated, Family) Rated G Voices: Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett. When a meteorite from outer space hits a young girl and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years.
*Pay-per-view movies will be $5.99 each. GST will be charged on flights within Canada. If an error occurs during your flight, your credit card will not be charged. Pay-per-view movies are available on flights approximately 2.5 hours or longer. Selection may vary. Movies are mostly available in English. French versions of select movies will be available on some flights. Pay-per-view movies may contain content not suitable for all audiences. Most of WestJet's aircraft are currently equipped with live seatback television.
TV Programs
WestJet now offers pay-per-view TV programs, our newest addition to your inflight experience. Sit back, relax and enjoy WestJet's pay-per-view TV programs on your own personal seatback TV for only $1.99 each.
Playing on pay-per-view now:
Life on Mars - Out Here in The Fields (Drama) Rated 14A
Starring: Jason O'Mara, Harvey Keitel, Michael Imperioli, Gretchen Mol. Where were you in 1973? NYPD Detective Sam Tyler (O'Mara) finds himself in the cultural hotbed of New York City in the tumultuous times of the Vietnam War, Watergate, women's liberation and the civil rights movements - without a cell phone, computer, or PDA - suddenly hurtled back in time when he's ripped from 2008.
Arresed Development - Harbouring Resentment (Comedy) Rated 14A
Starring: Jason Bateman, Portia De Rossi, Michael Cera, Will Arnett, David Cross. In this Emmy Nominated episode Michael is relieved to have all the charges against his father dropped and is also shocked to learn who holds the real power in his dysfunctional family.
Fringe - The Same Old Story (Drama) Rated 14A
Starring: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, John Noble, Lance Redick. FBI agent Olivia Dunham and Peter Bishop are faced with a rapidly spreading unexplained phenomenon of the threatening kind. In an attempt to stop the spread, they enlist the assistance of Bishop's estranged father, the institutionalized scientist Dr. Walter Bishop.
Gossip Girl - Pilot episode (Drama) Rated 14A
Starring: Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Chace Crawford. The series revolves around the lives of socialite teenagers growing up on New York City's Upper East Side who attend elite academic institutions while dealing with sex, drugs, jealousy, and other issues.
Scrubs - My Two Dads (Comedy) Rated PG
Starring: Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, Ken Jenkins. J.D. has to decide between Dr. Cox or Dr. Kelso as a mentor. The decision isn't made any easier when all three, along with Dr. Kelso's lapdog Dr. Steadman, play a game of golf together. Elliot believes her breasts to have healing powers. Louie Anderson has a cameo role in this episode.
The Office - Diversity Day Rated 14A
Starring: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fisher. When a special consultant, Mr. Brown (guest star Larry Wilmore), arrives to teach a seminar on racial tolerance and diversity in the workplace, Michael (Carell) implies that it was his idea while in reality his offensive behavior necessitated the training.
30 Rock - The Aftermath Rated 14A
Starring: Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Tina Fey. Jack (Baldwin) makes major changes to the show, renaming it TGS with Tracy Jordan. An indignant Liz (Fey) struggles to keep everyone happy, but it is Tracy who saves the day by hosting a party for the entire cast and crew on a private yacht.
Pay-per-view TV programs will be $1.99 each. GST will be charged on flights within Canada. If an error occurs during your flight, your credit card will not be charged. Pay-per-view TV programs are available on the majority of flights. Selection of TV programs may vary and may contain content not suitable for all audiences. Most of WestJet's aircraft are currently equipped with live seatback television.
More than a third of Canadian households own at least three television sets. When you fly WestJet, you could be treated to your very own live satellite television set - coming soon to every seatback!
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