WestJet celebrated the departure of its inaugural service between Halifax and Edinburgh yesterday, with the departure of WS46 from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).
The airline also recently market the return of non-stop service between Halifax and Dublin earlier in the week.
"Further solidifying our position as Canada's leading leisure airline, this flight is another milestone in our commitment to enhancing Atlantic Canada's business and leisure ties through air connectivity," said Andrew Gibbons, WestJet Vice-President of External Affairs.
"With today's inaugural service, we are thrilled to further strengthen the connection between Halifax and Edinburgh as we continue to expand strategic air access across the region."
WestJet Summer Transatlantic Capacity from Halifax
| Route | Frequency | Start Date | End Date | Departure | Arrival |
Halifax to
Edinburgh | 3x weekly | June 20 | October 13 | 10:35 p.m. | 8:10 a.m. |
Edinburgh to
Halifax | 3x weekly | June 21 | October 13 | 9:35 a.m. | 11:41 a.m. |
Halifax to
Dublin | 4x weekly | June 19 | October 13 | 10:30 p.m. | 7:55 a.m. |
Dublin to
Halifax | 4x weekly | June 20 | October 14 | 9:30 a.m. | 11:38 a.m. |
Halifax to
London
(Gatwick) | 4x weekly | April 28 | October 25 | 11:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. |
London
(Gatwick) to
Halifax | 4x weekly | April 29 | October 26 | 11:00 a.m. | 1:46 p.m. |
In other news from WestJet, the airline launched nonstop service between Fredericton and Calgary this week. Scheduled to operate twice per week throughout the summer and fall, service between New Brunswick's capital city and WestJet's global hub aims to bolster tourism and business opportunities in both destinations.
John Weatherill, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, WestJet (Photo Credit: WestJet Media License)
"Over the next four months, we anticipate WestJet will bring thousands of guests to the Fredericton region via our global hub in Calgary. We understand the impact these flights bring to the community and appreciate today's support and excitement surrounding this critical route." said John Weatherill, WestJet EVP and Chief Commercial Officer.
"As we inaugurate our 12th direct link between Atlantic Canada and Western Canada, we are building on the momentum of strong leisure and business demand and look forward to continuing to celebrate the route's success."
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