Canada’s Air Transat and WestJet launch transatlantic codeshares

Canada’s second- and third-largest passenger carriers, WestJet and Air Transat, have entered into a codeshare agreement for transatlantic travel. The airlines say on 19 November that customers can now book travel to Europe involving both companies on a single ticket, which will enable them to also seamlessly check bags to final destinations. “This agreement is a first milestone in our strategy to grow and strengthen our network through alliances,” says Montreal-based Transat’s CE Annick Guerard. “It will create great opportunities for our existing and future customers, who are looking to connect between North America and Europe, and will enhance our longstanding presence on the transatlantic market.” The companies say that from “early 2022”, and pending regulatory approval, WestJet’s code will be placed on Air Transat flights to some cities in Europe, and Air Transat’s code will be placed on some WestJet flights in North America.<br/>