As a result of a 10-year partnership, according to the announcement, the two airlines have connected millions of travelers between Canada and Europe with the convenience of one ticket and the ability to earn WestJet Dollars throughout their entire journey. Previously, WestJet and Air France’s codeshare agreement included 22 destinations through Charles De Gaulle Airport, all of which will be maintained as the number of onward destinations in Europe now grows to 53, which will be accessible as part of the WestJet network.
Chris Avery, WestJet’s vice president, commercial development, said the carrier is “thrilled to more than double our current destination offerings through our Air France codeshare agreement.”
Due to what WestJet calls “exceptional demand” for its seasonal service to Paris, WestJet has extended service between Calgary and Paris to now operate year round. The once-seasonal route will continue to fly on WestJet’s 787 Dreamliner aircraft up to seven days per week during peak travel periods.
Avery said that as the carrier prepares for the first year of winter flying to Paris, the expansion “marks an important milestone in our partnership with Air France, that will bolster seamless connectivity between Canada and desirable destinations such as Nice in the South of France, Helsinki in Finland and Valencia in Spain.”
