CALGARY — WestJet will be spreading its wings even further next summer with an expanded European network and increased frequencies for international routes.

Propelled by its growing 737 MAX fleet, the airline reintroduced service connecting Eastern Canada and Europe, as well as introduced new service from Calgary to Reykjavik (Keflavik). It is also enhancing its 787 Dreamliner hub, increasing frequencies for international routes and adding daily exclusive service to Japan. 

“Today’s announcement underscores our commitment to affordably connecting Canadians from coast-to-coast to some of the world’s most popular destinations,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. “As we continue to expand upon our growth story, we are not only providing increased accessibility to Canadians but fostering crucial connectivity between communities and driving economic growth through inbound leisure and business travel.”

The news comes on the heels of WestJet’s previous announcement this month about new transborder routes from Western Canada starting summer 2024. The summer schedule will feature new routes between Edmonton and Atlanta, Nashville and San Francisco, along with new service connecting Vancouver and Detroit. 

ICELAND

With 4x/weekly service beginning May 15, 2024, WestJet will be the only airline providing direct connectivity to Iceland from Calgary.

“In consultation with local partners, we agreed to announce our intention to begin service to Keflavik in May; we will continue to closely monitor volcanic activity in the region and follow the recommendations of local authorities,” said Weatherill.

• Calgary-Reykjavik, starting May 15, 4x/weekly, departing 7:55 p.m. (local), arriving 8:25 a.m. (local)
• Reykjavik-Calgary, starting May 16, 4x/weekly, departing 9:45 a.m. (local), arriving 10:43 a.m. (local)

WestJet’s service to Reykjavik will be further enhanced by the airline’s interline agreement with Icelandair, enabling guests to travel across Icelandair and WestJet’s network via one boarding pass, with the convenience of a single check-in and baggage tagged and checked to their final destination.

EASTERN CANADA

WestJet has also announced that it will be reconnecting three major eastern Canadian cities to key European destinations this summer, including Toronto to Dublin and Edinburgh, Halifax to Dublin, Edinburgh and London, and St. John’s to London.

• Halifax-Dublin, starting June 19, 4x/weekly, departing 10:30 p.m. (local), arriving 7:55 a.m. (local)
• Dublin-Halifax, starting June 20, 4x/weekly, departing 9:30 a.m. (local), arriving 11:32 a.m. (local)
• Halifax-Edinburgh*, starting June 20, 3x/weekly, departing 10:40 p.m., arriving 8:04 a.m. (local)
• Edinburgh-Halifax*, starting June 21, 3x/weekly, departing 9:30 a.m. (local), arriving 11:38 a.m. (local)
• Halifax-London (Gatwick), starting April 28, 4/weekly, departing 11:00 p.m. (local), arriving 9:04 a.m. (local)
• London (Gatwick)-Halifax, starting April 29, 4x/weekly, departing 11:00 a.m. (local), arriving 1:46 p.m. (local)
• Toronto-Dublin, starting March 1, daily, departing 9:45 p.m. (local), arriving 9:39 a.m. (local)
• Dublin-Toronto, starting March 2, daily, departing 11:00 a.m. (local), arriving 1:54 p.m. (local)
• Toronto-Edinburgh, starting May 14, daily, departing 10:15 p.m. (local), arriving 10:05 a.m. (local)
• Edinburgh-Toronto, starting May 15, daily, departing 11:25 a.m. (local), arriving 1:59 p.m. (local)
• St. John’s-London (Gatwick), starting May 1, 3x/weekly, departing 12:15 a.m. (local), arriving 9:00 a.m. (local)
• London (Gatwick)-St. John’s, starting May 1, 3x/weekly, departing 11:00 a.m. (local), arriving 1:15 p.m. (local)

*New route not previously operated

INCREASED INTERCONTINENTAL FREQUENCIES

With increased frequency between Calgary and Tokyo and six transatlantic destinations, WestJet is providing Western Canadian communities with more choice and access to their favourite international destinations this summer. Following a highly successful introduction of non-stop service to Tokyo’s Narita International Airport, the airline is responding to significant demand for the popular route and increasing service to daily this summer.

• Calgary-Tokyo, starting April 3, daily (up from 3x/weekly)
• Calgary-Rome, starting March 16, 6x/weekly (up from 5x/weekly)
• Calgary-Barcelona, starting April 30, 4x/weekly (up from 3x/weekly)
• Calgary-Edinburgh, starting May 12, 4x/weekly (up from 3x/weekly)
• Calgary-Paris, year-round, daily (no change)
• Calgary-London (Heathrow), year-round, daily (no change)
• Calgary-Dublin, starting April 29, 5x/weekly (no change)