Starting 17MAY, WestJet flights from Calgary will offer connections to six cities across four Asian countries via Incheon International Airport in South Korea, thanks to the expansion of WestJet’s code-share agreement with Korean Air.
"As we prepare for WestJet's inaugural flights between Calgary and Incheon, the timing of this codeshare expansion is ideal. We are enhancing connectivity to more destinations in Asia for our guests and WestJet Rewards members from one of the world's busiest cities, and Korean Air's global hub," said Jeff Hagen, WestJet VP of Commercial Development and Strategic Partnerships.
"Our longstanding reciprocal partnership with Korean Air opens up exciting opportunities for leisure and business travellers to more locations in the Asian continent and offers new guests in Asia access to all of Canada through our global hub in Calgary."
New WestJet Codeshare Destinations
- Bangkok, Thailand (BKK)
- Da Nang, Vietnam (DAD)
- Hanoi, Vietnam (HAN)
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (SGN)
- Hong Kong, China (HKG)
- Singapore (SIN)
The announcement follows WestJet's recent announcement that it has introduced seasonal service between YYC and ICN.
Flights will operate on WestJet's 787 Dreamliner up to three days per week during peak travel periods.
WestJet said in a release that the entire journey can be booked with one ticket, and guests will not have to worry about transferring baggage.
"We are excited to announce an expanded codeshare with our longstanding partner WestJet, offering our valued customers access to a wide range of transpacific destinations," said Tae Joon Kim, Korean Air SVP and head of International Affairs & Alliance.
"The launch of WestJet's Calgary - Seoul Incheon route will bolster connectivity between Korea and Canada, while our strengthened partnership will seamlessly connect customers to an expanded array of Asian and Canadian cities through our hubs in Incheon and Calgary, respectively."
WestJet's codeshare destinations are now available through its website, the WestJet app, and travel agent partners.
