WestJet and Air North announced a new interline agreement connecting both carrier’s networks. The new agreement enable guests to book a single ticket with a connected itinerary between WestJet’s global network and Air North’s the Yukon and Northwest Territories regions.
Air North currently serves 12 Canadian destinations including four Northern communities in the Yukon and Inuvik, Northwest Territories.
Through this interline agreement, guests can book a single ticket to connect between more than 100 destinations in WestJet’s growing network including popular tourism hubs in Asia, Europe and the United States through WestJwet hubs at Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver.
The new agreement enable guests to book a single ticket with a connected itinerary between WestJet’s global network and Air North’s the Yukon and Northwest Territories regions ,with single point check-in and through-checked bags.
Air North currently serves 12 Canadian destinations including four Northern communities in the Yukon and Inuvik, Northwest Territories.
Through this interline agreement, guests can book a single ticket to connect between more than 100 destinations in WestJet’s growing network including popular tourism hubs in Asia, Europe and the United States through WestJwet hubs at Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver.
Air North CEO Joe Sparling, said “Safe, affordable, and seamless air travel is a necessity rather than a luxury for northerners. This interline agreement will provide enhanced access to and from the rest of the world for Yukoners and for visitors to the Yukon and are confident that, by doing so, it will provide significant benefits for Yukoners, for visitors to the Yukon and for Air North and WestJet.”
Premier Ranj Pillai, Government of Yukon said “The Government of Yukon is thrilled to support Air North’s interline agreement with WestJet, a significant step towards enhancing connectivity and convenience for travelers across the Yukon and beyond. This agreement will streamline travel options, making it easier for Yukoners and visitors to access a broader network of destinations. Fostering a stable and sustainable aviation sector is a high priority for our government, and we are committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen our aviation industry and drive economic growth and accessibility for our communities.”
WestJet Director, Alliances and Airport Affairs Jared Mikoch-Gerke, said Understanding the criticality of air access for remote communities, and through our shared passion for affordable and accessible air travel, WestJet and Air North are joining forces to deliver the only full large carrier interline agreement to Northern Canada. “This interline agreement will redefine air travel to the Yukon and the Northwest Territories from WestJet’s expansive network, igniting important new tourism and business travel opportunities. It will also unlock more seamless access for education, medical and cargo services to reach remote communities.”
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