‘Twas a night before a Christmas that's long overdue
a Christmas we've all been looking forward to.
Last year was hard for us all coast to coast,
so disguised as a film crew, WestJet asked: what did you miss the most?
We're just filming the documentary and wondering if you'd like to answer a few questions.
Last Christmas, what did you miss most?
What I missed most last Christmas was getting together with our family.
It was a different Christmas than any other Christmas.
I have an autoimmune disease, so we really didn't see anyone.
All my family live in Paris. So it has been like two years with a Christmas without them.
We've been together in Toronto for about two years and our family are back in the UK,
so we haven't been able to see them in that time.
It's been quite lonely without them.
Really, for me was terrible because we used to do many things at Christmas time.
But this year, nothing, nothing. Absolutely nothing.
I last saw my mom May 2019, and we were supposed to see them that Christmas, but unfortunately
COVID happened, so it's been two and a half years.
They then posed the question that would fill Santa with glee.
If you had one wish this Christmas, what would it be?
One wish... I would love to see family.
And I wish for everybody happiness, only.
To be able to travel, that would be my one wish.
Miss those big family gatherings.
For me it's to go back to Manitoba with my family and have everyone in the same house.
My family lives far away, abroad, and my mom hasn't met my daughter yet.
I wish that my family could be reunited this Christmas.
Hi Yani and Patrick! On behalf of WestJet, Merry Christmas.
And here are four round trip tickets to anywhere WestJet flies
so you can be reunited with your family.
OK go!
Merry Christmas!
A little gift for you guys.
You can go ahead and open the envelope.
It's not a joke?
It's not a joke.
I'm speechless.
I haven't been able to afford, like, return tickets back.
You guys! That's so nice.
It's been so lonely, it's really difficult to be without your mom.
I can't wait to hopefully see her again soon and just give her a great big hug and tell her how much I missed her.
Hi. Well, on behalf of WestJet, Merry Christmas.
Oh my goodness!
So we know it's been a tough year and we can't get you together with your family, but we'd like to warm your spirits
with an all inclusive vacation package to Cancun.
Thank you!
WestJet took to the skies full of happiness knowing, their new guests on board would love where they're going.
Then in a twinkling, they were down on the land.
Little did they know just what WestJet had planned.
Hola Natasha and Cameron, welcome to Mexico.
Thank you so much we're so excited to be here.
My goodness.
Oh, so blue.
And so beautiful.
Thank you so much. We're so excited. I can't wait to get in the pool.
We heard your story. I can't believe you haven't seen your family in over two years.
That's a lot. We didn't think that was right.
Everyone should be with their loved ones.
But if you think this view is incredible, there's an even better view behind you.
From London, England, they flew all the way 'cross the water
because there is no greater bond than a mother and daughter.
From the ground far below to the sky up above,
we all have places and people we love.
We all have that someone that we miss the most.
So this holiday season, hold them tight, hold them close.
Whether you will be with your loved ones or just wishing you might
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good flight.