WestJet expands its international network with the start of non-stop flights between Calgary and Seoul-Incheon, the airline’s second destination in Asia, complementing its operations to Tokyo-Narita. WestJet is the third airline to provide flights between Canada and South Korea.
“Canada and South Korea’s decades-long history of mutual support, shared values and bilateral business initiatives have laid the foundation for WestJet’s service to Seoul, marking an important milestone in strengthening cultural exchange and economic ties between the two nations. Bringing to life an authentic, reliable and essential service offering has been made possible through the collaboration and advocacy of our dedicated WestJetters, countless government agencies and stakeholders passionate about bringing our cultures closer together,” said John Weatherill, WestJet’s Executive Vice President and Group Chief Commercial Officer.
Flight Schedule
- Calgary – Seoul Flight WS 86 YYC 16:45 – ICN 19:40+1 Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
- Seoul – Calgary Flight WS 87 ICN 21:40 – YYC 16:58 Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
The flights are operated on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft with 320 seats distributed in 16 seats in Business Class, 28 in Premium Economy and 276 in Economy.The route will operate seasonally during the summer until October 27, 2024 and will return in the spring of 2025. Passengers will be able to access six cities in four Asian countries from Incheon Airport thanks to the codeshare agreement between WestJet and Korean Air.
See also: WestJet potencia su hub en Calgary con nuevos vuelos a México, Japón y Europa
