WestJet and Air North have a new interline agreement connecting both carrier's networks.
Beginning 31JUL, passengers can travel on a single ticket connecting WestJet's global network with Yukon and Northwest Territories destinations, allowing for increased tourism and economic opportunities to remote Canadian communities.
The codeshare includes single-point check-in and through-checked bags for connecting flights.
"Understanding the criticality of air access for remote communities, and through our shared passion for affordable and accessible air travel, WestJet and Air North are joining forces to deliver the only full large carrier interline agreement to Northern Canada," said Jared Mikoch-Gerke, WestJet director, Alliances and Airport Affairs.
"This interline agreement will redefine air travel to the Yukon and the Northwest Territories from WestJet's expansive network, igniting important new tourism and business travel opportunities. It will also unlock more seamless access for education, medical and cargo services to reach remote communities."
"Safe, affordable, and seamless air travel is a necessity rather than a luxury for northerners. This interline agreement will provide enhanced access to and from the rest of the world for Yukoners and for visitors to the Yukon and are confident that, by doing so, it will provide significant benefits for Yukoners, for visitors to the Yukon and for Air North and WestJet," said Joe Sparling, CEO, Air North, Yukon's Airline.
Air North serves 12 Canadian destinations, including four Northern communities in the Yukon and Inuvik, Northwest Territories.
WestJet said through the interline agreement, pax can connect between more than 100 destinations in its network, including popular tourism hubs in Asia, Europe and the U.S., through Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto or Edmonton to or from Whitehorse or Yellowknife, Yukon.
Bookings will be available starting 31JUL.
WestJet and Air North plan to work towards future enhancements, including adding full-through check-in capability.
