WestJet started in 1996 with 3 aircraft and 222 people, servicing 5 domestic destinations. It has since grown to 180 aircraft, over 14,000 employees, 770 daily flights, and 26 million annual passengers. While 90% of airlines fail within the first 7 years, WestJet has achieved consistent profitability through focusing on its purpose of enriching lives by going further through ownership and empowerment of employees, an authentic culture, and balancing business objectives with customer service. As WestJet expands globally, its purpose will continue guiding its growth.