WestJet celebrates 30 years with expanded UK–Canada connectivity

Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026 0

For 30 years, WestJet has connected travellers to the destinations and moments that matter most. From a three-aircraft start-up, it has become Canada’s leading low-cost carrier and largest vacation provider. Today, WestJet operates nearly 200 aircraft and over 600 daily flights to more than 110 destinations across Canada, U.S., Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean and beyond. WestJet combines competitive fares with comfort, choice, and signature Canadian hospitality for a seamless, value-focused travel experience.

WestJet’s transatlantic fleet features the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and fuel-efficient 737 MAX. Travellers can choose Business, Premium, or Economy cabins (depending on the aircraft), tailored to a range of budgets and travel styles.

UK passengers can fly non-stop from Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Heathrow, and Gatwick to major Canadian gateways such as Calgary, Toronto, Halifax, and St. John’s. WestJet also offers non-stop service from key European cities including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Dublin, Lisbon, Madrid, Paris, Ponta Delgada (Azores), Reykjavík, and Rome. This expanding network offers travellers more flexibility and gives travel advisors greater opportunity to build tailored Canadian itineraries.

With over 50 codeshare and interline partnerships, WestJet flights appear in GDS searches, making it easy for agents to create and manage itineraries with other global carriers.

WestJet’s growing presence in Atlantic Canada means some of the shortest transatlantic journey times, plus convenient connections from Halifax across Canada and the U.S.

As WestJet celebrates three decades of growth, it remains committed to partnering with travel advisors and welcoming more international visitors to Canada.

	WestJet strengthens Europe–Canada routes WestJet expands UK service in 2026 adding Cardiff, Ponta Delgada (Azores) and Glasgow to Toronto, plus Madrid, Lisbon and Copenhagen from Halifax this summer. LINK: Explore now
	Resources for international travel advisors WestJet’s International hub highlights detailed flight information and access to processes and updates. LINK: See flights
	Explore WestJet’s cabin experience WestJet offers a full range of cabin experiences designed to meet the needs of every traveller across its Boeing 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner fleet. LINK: Explore aircraft
	Access the WestJet learning portal The portal features interactive modules and manuals spanning fleet, fares and rewards to support your WestJet knowledge. LINK: Learn more
	WestJet expands global connectivity WestJet adds four routes and increases east–west capacity, strengthening nationwide connections for summer 2026. LINK: Schedule updates
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