WestJet is proud to offer 24 channels of sports, news, lifestyle, and more with service provided by Bell ExpressVu™ 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.
Here’s what’s on TV:
Channel
Description
Arts and Entertainment is all entertainment, with popular drama series such as "Law and Order" and "The Agatha Christie Mysteries" plus the award winning flagship A&E series "Biography".
Be amazed and amused by a diverse range of wondrous wild and domesticated animals and their remarkable relationships with humans.
ExpressVu offers six CBC broadcasts. CBC is Canada’s national broadcaster, featuring the best in Canadian drama series, mini series, movies, "Hockey Night in Canada" plus local news and special events.*Montreal evening news inserted.
Catch David Letterman, Oprah Winfrey and hit shows like "Chicago Hope". News and information coverage includes "60 Minutes", "48 Hours" and the "CBS Evening News"
CityTV is your NewsMoviesMusic station with original programming such as "FT-FashionTelevision" and "Startv", as well as bringing you favourites such as Friends and Seinfeld. CityTV also has Great Movies twice-a-day, everyday
CTV with prime time shows such as "The West Wing", "Cold Case", and "Third Watch". Also great day time programs like "Vicki Gabereau" and "Canada AM", plus CTV Local News.
Canada's only network dedicated solely to news - seven days a week, 24 hours a day with outstanding reporting on top local stories from 25 affiliated stations around the country along with national and international news.
Entertaining, informative and interactive, the Discovery Channel is dedicated to top-quality documentary programming with a focus on nature, science, technology, adventure and world cultures.
A digital channel for children 6-12 years of age, Discovery Kids offers informative and entertaining fact-based programming that explores nature, science, wildlife and technology.
Follow the FOX. A leader in innovative programming, FOX features "The Simpsons", "The X-Files", plus the NFL.
The most powerful name in news. FOX News Channel is a 24 hour international general news service featuring breaking news events as well as sports, entertainment and business news. FOX News Channel is dedicated to delivering objective news coverage, so viewers can make their own decisions about stories that affect their lives.
Bell ExpressVu has 7 global feeds offering the best US and Canadian entertainment, with popular series such as "Frasier", "The X-Files", "Seinfeld" and "Traders". With the advantage of time shifting you can catch your favourite shows earlier on Global’s Toronto feed.
MuchMoreMusic is Great Music on Television, delivering 24 hours a day of Adult Contemporary, light rock, classic hits, Soul, R & B, as well as some Reggae, Jazz and New Age music videos, plus music-oriented information, entertainment news features and concerts.
Sports fans love weekend afternoons on NBC with "NBC Inside Stuff" the PGA, "Sportsworld" and College and NFL Football. Prime time programming offers shows such as "ER", "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"; and "Law and Order".
ROBTV, Canada's Business News Network, devoted to all aspects of business and finance, with a tight focus Canadian market news.
The place for all your favourite sci-fi series and movies. Be prepared to have your imagination transported to new galaxies with classics like the original "Star Trek" and favourites like "The X-Files".
Star! The Entertainment Information Station is the ultimate source for behind-the-scene features of major movies, exclusive interviews, and extensive live coverage of Awards, Premieres and Galas. Star! features the glitz and glamour of the worlds most exciting business.
Canada’s national French-language broadcaster, bringing you original Canadian programming, movies and NHL Hockey.
The Learning Channel is devoted to programs that teach and enlighten, with shows such as "TLC Presents" and top rated specials.
Treehouse is the first and only national, specialty network in North America dedicated to providing suitable programming for preschoolers, age six and younger. Offering a good balance of educational, social-values and entertainment programs for preschool children, Treehouse has developed equity and trust among parents of preschool children.
The Sports Network is your best source of sports and sports information, featuring live events, special interviews and a nightly sport desk report that summarizes the major sports news of the day. Check out the website for complete and comprehensive schedule information. Regional blackouts may apply.
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. Regional blackouts may apply.
Playing on pay-per-view starting July 01:
21 (drama, sci-fi) Rated 14A / 123 min Starring: Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth and Kevin Spacey. Ben Campbell is a shy, brilliant M.I.T. student who -- needing to pay school tuition - finds the answers in the cards. He is recruited to join a group that heads to Vegas every weekend armed with fake identities and the know-how to turn the odds at blackjack in their favor while staying one step ahead of the casinos' menacing enforcer.
Fool's Gold (action, adventure) Rated PG/ 112 min A new clue to the whereabouts of a lost treasure rekindles a married couple's sense of adventure -- and their estranged romance. Starring: Matthew Mc Conaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland and Alexis Dziena.
Nim's Island (family) Rated G/ 95 min Starring: Jodie Foster, Gerard Butler and Abigail Breslin. A young girl inhabits an isolated island with her scientist father and communicates with a reclusive author of the novel she's reading.
Smart People (drama romance, comedy) Rated 14A / 95 min Starring: Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker and Ellen Page. The life of a widowed professor changes dramatically with a new love and an unexpected visit from his adopted brother.
Horton Hears A Who! (family) Rated G/ 87 min Based on the classic children's tale by Dr. Seuss, HORTON HEARS A WHO tells the story of Horton, a kindly elephant who discovers a civilization living on a speck of dust and protects them from those who don't believe they exist. Voice talent: Jim Carrey and Steve Carell.
Shine a Light (documentary, musical) Rated PG/ 122 min Fresh off his "Best Picture" Oscar victory, famed director, Martin Scorsese turns his talents to the Rolling Stones with this concert film. Shot in New York City in 2006, SHINE A LIGHT features the legendary rockers as well as stars, Christina Aguilera, Jack White and Buddy Guy all performing at the historic Beacon Theatre.
*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 Canadian 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 provided by Fox, 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:
The Big Bang Theory (pilot episode) In the series premiere, when Leonard and Sheldon meet Penny. Leonard is immediately interested in her. But Sheldon feels his friend is chasing a dream he'll never catch. Starring: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar.
The New Adventures of Old Christine (pilot episode) Divorced working mom Christine successfully juggles the daily stresses of motherhood and her business. Starring: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Clark Gregg, Hamish Linklater and Trevor Gagnon.
Two and a Half Men (pilot episode) Charlie is a bachelor with a house at the beach and an easy way with women. His casual Malibu lifestyle is interrupted when his brother, Alan, who's facing a divorce, and Alan's son, Jake, come to stay with him. Starring: Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones
Hannah Montana Starring: Miley Ray Cyrus, Emily Osment, Jason Earles and Billy Ray Cyrus
New Kid in School TV star Jake Ryan starts to attend classes at Seaview. All of the students & teachers are starstruck (Except for Miley) and cater to his every need. After being mistreated and getting into trouble for the same things that Jake was allowed to do, a frustrated Miley decides to tell everyone that she's Hannah.
The Idol Side of Me Miley is intent on upstaging another pop star, so when Robby cancels Hannah's appearance opposite her rival at charity event in Florida, Miley tricks Roxy into being her chaperone for the concert.
My Boyfriend's Jackson and You're Gonna be in Trouble Paparazzi follow Hannah home after a concert and mistakenly believe that Jackson is her boyfriend; Oliver teams with Sarah on a class project.
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!
Bell ExpressVu at home
Take TV further than ever before with Bell ExpressVu's 100% digital service. It's a whole new world of entertainment with digital-quality picture and sound, outstanding choice, unique interactive TV service and pay-per-view movies and events. Experience way better TV with ExpressVu™! Click here for more info.
The Big Bang Theory (pilot episode) 
The New Adventures of Old Christine (pilot episode) 
Two and a Half Men (pilot episode) 
