WestJet Strengthens Air France Codeshare

WestJet has expanded its codeshare relationship with Air France, giving travellers convenient access from Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to seven cities in France, Italy and Greece. The enhanced partnership also provides greater access to Canada for travellers originating from these European points.

Commenting on the move, WestJet’s vice-president, network planning and alliances, Brian Znotins said: “WestJet’s deepened codeshare relationship with Air France means guests of both airlines will now enjoy more opportunities to travel between the fantastic destinations in Canada and Europe.”

Znotins continued: “We are thrilled to extend our reach into Europe and provide a seamless travel experience for guests travelling east and west, including reciprocal frequent flyer rewards, one itinerary and bags checked through to destination.”

Now in effect, passengers travelling on WestJet’s service to Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) can connect on WestJet codeshare flights operated by Air France to Brest, Biarritz and Montpellier, France along with Italy’s Venice, Milan and Rome and Athens, Greece.

Future phases will expand WestJet codesharing on Air France operated flights via Paris to additional countries including Austria, Germany and Portugal.

And passengrs travelling from those same destinations in Europe can connect to WestJet’s Canadian network through the airline’s hub in Calgary.

WestJet’s inaugural Dreamliner flight between Calgary and Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport is set to take-off on May 17, 2019. Flights between the two cities are offered on WestJet’s brand-new 787-9 Dreamliner featuring WestJet’s Business Cabin including lie-flat pods, dining on demand and WestJet’s award-winning caring service.

WestJet and Air France have been codeshare partners since 2013 and the airlines have offered Air France Flying Blue and WestJet Rewards members the reciprocal ability to earn and redeem loyalty rewards since 2017.