WestJet has marked the inaugural flight of its long-awaited route connecting Calgary and Reykjavik (Keflavik). This exclusive service, bridging the Group’s central hub in Calgary with Iceland, solidifies the city’s reputation as the most connected mid-sized city in North America.
“Iceland offers one of the most geologically diverse and breathtaking landscapes in the world and we are thrilled to provide convenient direct access to Reykjavik as we continue to expand our European network,” said Angela Avery, WestJet Group, Executive Vice-President, Chief People, Corporate and Sustainability Officer.
WestJet’s flights to Reykjavik (Keflavik) will be powered by its expanding 737 MAX fleet, offering service four times a week until October 13, 2024. As WestJet advances its growth strategy, expanding its network of convenient domestic connections to its global hub in Calgary, Canadians nationwide find WestJet’s extensive European network easily accessible. With the addition of Iceland to its destinations, travelers from or through Calgary will now have access to seven transatlantic connections via WestJet’s network this summer.
“On behalf of The Calgary Airport Authority and our entire YYC Crew, I am thrilled to congratulate WestJet on its inaugural non-stop route from Calgary to Reykjavik,” said Chris Dinsdale, President and CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority. “This new route is about more than just the connection between two cities, it’s about recognizing a mutual commitment to global connectivity. In advancing that commitment, every step, every new destination, counts towards solidifying YYC’s role and status as a global hub.”
Augmented by WestJet’s interline agreement with Icelandair, the airline’s Reykjavik service offers guests seamless travel across both carriers’ networks. With the ease of a single boarding pass, travelers enjoy the convenience of unified check-in and baggage handling, ensuring their belongings are tagged and checked through to their ultimate destination.
