WestJet has commenced daily non-stop flights between Regina International Airport (YQR) and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) effective Sunday, April 28, 2024. The service offers over 70 connections through WestJet’s codeshare partnership with Delta Air Lines.
WestJet has launched a new direct flight service from Edmonton to Atlanta, Georgia, expanding transborder travel options between the two cities. The inaugural flight, WS1902, departed Edmonton International Airport (YEG) at 00:45 MDT on April 29, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s growth strategy. This daily service provides enhanced connectivity for business and leisure travelers, with convenient access to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, a major global hub with over 1,000 flights per day to more than 200 international and domestic destinations.
WestJet, Canada’s leading low-cost airline and top holiday provider, is set to launch a daily service connecting Edmonton (YEG) with Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) starting April 29, 2024.
For the first time since 2016, Regina residents can now take a direct flight to Minneapolis. The inaugural flight took off on Sunday morning, carrying passengers eager for the opportunity to avoid connecting through Canadian hubs. Passengers like Dean Person, who often travels for business, appreciate the cost savings of flying through an American hub. For Travis Ferstl, the direct flight to Minneapolis eliminates lengthy layovers, allowing him to reach his destination quicker. YQR Airport officials emphasize the importance of supporting the flights to ensure their continued availability and attract additional American airlines to Regina. The airport’s director of revenue development and public relations, Justin Reeves, highlighted the need for passenger usage to demonstrate the viability of the service.
A woman’s frustration reached explosive proportions at Los Angeles International Airport when she unleashed a profanity-laced tirade at Delta Airlines employees. The incident stemmed from the airline rescheduling her flight to the next day due to her missing the original one. However, the outburst took a surreal turn when the woman realized she had been mistakenly directing her anger at the WestJet counter, not Delta’s. The mix-up, captured on video, added a bizarre twist to the already tense situation.
Amidst the post-pandemic recovery, codeshare agreements are gaining popularity as airlines seek to expand their networks without large fleet investments. WestJet recently announced an expanded codeshare partnership with Korean Air, providing more transpacific destinations and seamless connections for passengers. This partnership includes the launch of a new seasonal Calgary-Seoul route, enabling Korean Air passengers to access Canadian destinations via Calgary. WestJet customers can connect to Korean Air flights to various Asian cities from Seoul, while Korean Air passengers gain access to WestJet’s extensive network in Canada from major hubs like Vancouver and Toronto.
