First direct flight between Calgary and Iceland

On May 16, Keflavik Airport marks a milestone when it welcomes Canadian airline WestJet to its airport community with the launch of its first flights between Calgary, Alberta and Keflavik.

Main points:

1. New direct assignment: Angela Avery, WestJet Group Executive Vice President, Chief People, Corporate and Sustainability Officer, highlighted Iceland's exciting and diverse landscape as a new direct destination on its European network. WestJet is the only airline connecting Iceland to Calgary, operating Boeing aircraft four times a week until mid-October.
2. Partnership: Sveinbjörn Indrigason, CEO of Keflavík Airport operator Isavia, said he expects WestJet to be a valuable partner in the future, emphasizing the importance of the route in advancing its vision of global connectivity.
3. Aircraft and flight schedule: WestJet will operate a Boeing 737MAX between Calgary and Keflavik four times a week until mid-October, offering travelers a convenient and efficient way to explore both destinations.
4. Mutual commitment to join: Chris Dinsdale, president and CEO of the Calgary Airport Authority, praised WestJet's first nonstop route and emphasized the mutual commitment to global connectivity that this new route represents.
5. Interline agreement: WestJet's service to Reykjavik, enhanced by an interline agreement with Icelandair, allows guests to travel seamlessly across Icelandair and WestJet with a single boarding pass, simplified check-in and checked baggage to their final destination.

Statement:

• Angela Avery, WestJet Group: Highlighting the appeal of Iceland's landscape and the importance of adding Iceland as a new direct destination to WestJet's European network.
• Sveinbjörn Indrigason, CEO of Isavia: It looks forward to a strong partnership with WestJet, reflecting the route's contribution to their vision of global connectivity.
• Chris Dinsdale, Calgary Airport Authority: Recognizes the importance of the new route in strengthening global connectivity and congratulates WestJet on its continued service to Iceland.
• Gudmundur Dadi Runarsson, Chief Commercial and Airport Development Director of Keflavik Airport: welcomes WestJet as a new partner, highlighting the mutual benefits of connecting Iceland to Calgary and vice versa.

The launch of this direct route will not only provide new opportunities for travelers to explore both destinations, but will also strengthen the relationship between Canada and Iceland, promoting tourism and business exchanges.