WestJet, Copa Airlines connect on interline deal

WestJet and Copa Airlines have signed a new interline partnership agreement that will significantly enhance connectivity across both carriers’ networks.

The interline deal allows WestJet passengers to seamlessly travel beyond the carrier’s newly announced destination, Panama City, with access to 37 Copa Airlines destinations across Central and South America.

Additionally, Copa guests travelling north will gain access to WestJet’s extensive North American network.

John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, explained that: “Building on the announcement of our new direct service from Calgary to Panama City, this new interline partnership agreement will increase access to destinations across Central and South America for Canadian travellers.”

Weatherill continued: “We remain focused on connecting guests to the world’s most popular sun and leisure destinations this winter, while also meeting the needs of business travellers by continuing to provide convenient access to some of South America’s largest markets.”

WestJet’s new service between Calgary and Panama City begins Dec. 13, 2025 and will operate four times weekly this winter. The new route between WestJet’s global hub in Calgary and Copa Airlines’ hub in Panama City provides new opportunities for business and leisure guests to visit more of the Americas.

With new access via Calgary to Panama City, WestJet guests can now book a single ticket with a connected itinerary between WestJet and Copa Airlines’ networks with single point check-in and through-checked bags.

Go to www.westjet.com for more.