WestJet announced its 2022 summer schedule fully restoring all of its services from the Province of Alberta to pre-epidemic levels. Canada’s second largest airline will offer 180 daily flights from Calgary (YYC) and Edmonton (YEG) on 35 domestic, 16 cross-border and 8 international destinations during peak months.
«The restoration of our network marks an important milestone in WestJet and Alberta’s recovery as we rebuild our network and strengthen critical connections to global hubs and trade economies» said John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer.
More transatlantic flights from Alberta
After a two-year delay, WestJet will begin operations to Rome – Fiumicino (FCO) will be the only service to Italy from Alberta. The airline will also introduce new service to London Heathrow (LHR), the UK’s main airport.
WestJet will boost transatlantic connectivity from Alberta by increasing its offering by 43% compared to 2019, supported by new routes and increased nonstop options from London Gatwick (LGW), Dublin (DUB) and Paris (CDG).
WestJet’s Europe flight schedule for the northern summer of 2022.
All WestJet transatlantic flights from Calgary (YYC) will be operated on 320-seat Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft configured with 16 Business Class, 28 Premium Economy and 276 Economy seats.
| Route | Peak Frequency | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary (YYC) - London Heathrow (LHR) | 4x weekly | March 26, 2022 |
| Calgary (YYC) - London Gatwick (LGW) | 5x weekly | May 1, 2022 |
| Calgary (YYC) - Paris (CDG) | 5x weekly | May 1, 2022 |
| Calgary (YYC) - Roma (FCO) | 3x weekly | May 7, 2022 |
| Calgary (YYC) - Dublin (DUB) | 3x weekly | May 8, 2022 |
Increased domestic and regional connectivity
WestJet will realize an 88% increase in regional connectivity across the province, the airline will provide more than half as many seats in Alberta as WestJet Group and Swoop, providing more travel options than any other carrier.
WestJet’s Alberta schedule
- Calgary (YYC): 142 daily flights, 35 domestic, 16 cross-border and eight international destinations.
- Edmonton (YEG): 38 daily flights, 15 domestic and two cross-border destinations.
- Grande Prairie (YQU): multiple daily flights to Calgary (YYC) and Edmonton (YEG).
- Fort McMurray (YMM): multiple daily flights to Calgary (YYC) and Edmonton (YEG).
- Lethbridge (YQL), Lloydminster (YLL), Medicine Hatl (YXH): multiple flights to Calgary (YYC).
Increased cross-border connectivity and a new destination in the U.S.
As part of its northern summer schedule, WestJet will launch a new service between Calgary (YYC) and Boston (BOS) beginning June 30. The airline will also resume and enhance service to 16 popular cross-border business and leisure destinations.
| Route | Peak Frequency | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary (YYC) - Nashville (BNA) | 3x weekly | March 26, 2022 |
| Calgary (YYC) - Denver (DEN) | 2x weekly | May 22, 2022 |
| Calgary (YYC) - Boston (BOS) | 3x weekly | June 30, 2022 |
| Calgary (YYC) - New York (JFK) | 4x weekly | Already in service |
| Calgary (YYC) - Portland (PDX) | 2x Daily | Already in service |
| Calgary (YYC) - Orlando (MCO) | 3x weekly | Already in service |
| Calgary (YYC) - Phoenix (PHX) | 2x Daily | Already in service |
| Calgary (YYC) - Los Angeles (LAX) | 2x Daily | Already in service |
| Calgary (YYC) - San Diego (SAN) | 4x weekly | Already in service |
| Calgary (YYC) - Palm Springs (PSP) | 5x weekly | Already in service |
| Calgary (YYC) - San Francisco (SFO) | 2x Daily | Already in service |
| Calgary (YYC) - Orange County (SNA) | 3x weekly | Already in service |
| Calgary (YYC) - Las Vegas (LAS) | 3x weekly | Already in service |
| Calgary (YYC) - Atlanta (ATL) | Daily | Already in service |
| Calgary (YYC) - Houston (IAH) | 2x Daily | Already in service |
| Calgary (YYC) - Seattle (SEA) | 2x Daily | Already in service |
| Edmonton (YEG) - Los Ángeles (LAX) | 4x weekly | Already in service |
| Edmonton (YEG) - Las Vegas (LAS) | 4x weekly | Already in service |
