WestJet strengthens codeshare with KLM, adds AMS connections to 18 European cities

WestJet has evolved its long-standing codeshare relationship with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines through the placement of its "WS" codeshare on KLM-operated flights. 

Through the expanded codeshare agreement, customers will now have convenient access via Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport (AMS) to 18 European cities across Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom, WestJet said in a release on Monday (July 26).

The enhanced partnership builds on the airline's new non-stop 787 Dreamliner service between Amsterdam and Calgary and provides greater access between Canada and European points for travellers on both sides of the Atlantic.

"Through this expanded codeshare relationship with KLM our guests will benefit from new opportunities to travel between Europe and Canada," stated John Weatherill, WestJet chief commercial officer. "Our Dreamliner service to Amsterdam combined with convenient connections on a world-class partner like KLM is an exciting step as we work to support the safe restart of international travel."

YYC-AMS service coming Aug. 5

WestJet's inaugural service between AMS and Calgary International Airport (YYC) is set to depart on Aug. 5, 2021.

The airline's new service will operate two-times weekly and will increase to three-times weekly as of Sept. 9. 

READ MORE: WestJet to launch Calgary-Amsterdam Dreamliner flights on Aug. 5

"This is an exciting development for inbound travel and tourism to Alberta from key European markets via Amsterdam," stated David Goldstein, CEO of Travel Alberta. "Rebuilding these targeted international air links is critical to the province's economic recovery. We look forward to working with WestJet to re-establish Alberta's competitiveness as a business and leisure destination emerging from the pandemic."

All AMS flights will be on WestJet's 787 Dreamliner, which features a Business Cabin with lie-flat pods, dining on demand and award-winning caring service.

WestJet’s 787 Dreamliner program first started in 2019 with routes to Paris, London and Dublin.

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