WestJet announces flights from Calgary to Iceland in 2024, enhanced service to Japan

WestJet announced Wednesday it will soon offer direct flights from Calgary to Iceland. The airline also said it is enhancing its 787 Dreamliner hub, increasing frequencies for international routes and adding daily exclusive service to Japan. “Today’s announcement underscores our commitment to affordably connecting Canadians from coast-to-coast to some of the world’s most popular destinations,” John Weatherill, WestJet Group executive vice-president and CCO, said in a news release. Beginning in May 2024, WestJet will offer a four-times-weekly service to Reykjavik (Keflavik), Iceland. The release added it will be the only airline providing direct connectivity to Iceland from Calgary. “In consultation with local partners, we agreed to announce our intention to begin service to Keflavik in May; we will continue to closely monitor volcanic activity in the region and follow the recommendations of local authorities,” said Weatherill. The service is set to be enhanced by the airline’s interline agreement with Icelandair, which will enable guests to travel across Icelandair and WestJet’s network via one boarding pass, with the convenience of a single check-in, with baggage tagged and checked to their final destination.<br/>