WestJet announces new service to Japan and Europe as part of planned expansion from Calgary
by CM staff
The announcement comes as WestJet prepares for broader expansion within Canada and North America over the coming months.
CALGARY — WestJet announced its 2023 summer 787 Dreamliner routes from YYC Calgary International Airport, with Tokyo and Japan, as its first destination in Asia with new service to Narita International Airport.
The airline is also creating greater two-way tourism opportunities and increasing connectivity between Western Canada and Europe with new service between Calgary and Barcelona, Spain and Edinburgh, Scotland along with increased frequencies on existing European routes. The announcement comes as WestJet prepares for broader expansion within Canada and North America over the coming months.
“With Calgary as home base to our 787 aircraft, access between western Canadian communities and these intercontinental destinations will play a vital role in creating an economically prosperous aviation pipeline that better connects Canadians to the world and the world to Western Canada,” said Alexis von Hoensbroech, CEO, WestJet Group.
With 40 weekly departures scheduled to maximize connecting capacity across 24 Western Canadian communities, the airline will offer more options for its leisure and business guests and cargo customers.
“Today’s announcement is bigger than new direct flights. It means new jobs. It means a boost to our tourism industry and better links between Calgarians and their families abroad,” said Jyoti Gondek, Calgary Mayor. “It means greater access to our incredible city. WestJet’s new routes will play a big role in attracting investment and visitors to Calgary. Congratulations to WestJet and YYC for creating additional ways to connect Calgarians and our economy to the world.”
