REGINA — WestJet has announced new, year-round daily service between Regina and Minneapolis as part of its 2024 summer schedule.
The route marks Regina’s first year-round transborder service since 2016, as well as Saskatchewan’s second direct route to the Midwest United States, following the launch of WestJet’s year-round service between Saskatoon and Minneapolis, launched in June 2023.
“We are thrilled to answer the call of the community and further our commitment to Regina and surrounding area by bringing vital year-round transborder connectivity with service to Minneapolis, beginning this summer,” says Jared Mikoch-Gerke, WestJet Director of Alliances & Airport Affairs. “Our newest investment in Regina will further support the economic growth of the region and unlock business and leisure travel opportunities, as we accelerate providing affordable travel to our guests.”\
Regina Mayor Sandra Masters added: “The City of Regina extends our sincere thanks to WestJet for reintroducing year-round non-stop service to Minneapolis. Regina has significant economic opportunities on the horizon, and this new flight will facilitate travel and communication between key business hubs while helping to attract new talent to our region.”
Regina-Minneapolis daily service starts on April 28 and departs 8:15 a.m., arriving 11:16 a.m. (local times). Minneapolis-Regina daily service also starts on April 28, departing 1:15 p.m., arriving 2:36 p.m. (local times).
Guests travelling beyond Minneapolis will have access to a broad network and benefits through WestJet’s relationship with Delta Air Lines. This includes codeshare flights to over 70 connecting destinations, now accessible with only one stop from Regina; the ability to earn and redeem WestJet Rewards on both airlines; and top tier frequent flyer benefits through the entire journey.
WestJet guests have access to Delta’s broad network on a single purchased ticket with check-in for all flights at the first departure, baggage tagged to their final destination and lounge access for select guests.
For more information on the WestJet Rewards benefits when travelling with Delta, visit https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/rewards/partners/delta-air-lines.
Pictured above, from l-r: Shaun Kindopp. CEO of Agribition; Tara Jago, WestJet, Senior Manager, External Affairs; James Bogusz, CEO Regina Airport Authority; Jared Mikoch-Gerke, WestJet, Director Alliances & Airport Affairs; Hon. Jeremy Harrison, Government of Saskatchewan Minister of Trade and Export Development; Tyler Willox, Regina Airport Vice-Board Chair; Justin Reves, Regina Airport Authority, Director, Revenue Development, Public Relations and Customer Experience
