On 07MAY, WestJet launched service to Rome with the departure of WestJet flight 32 from YYC with its 320-seat 787 Dreamliner. The airline will fly to and from FCO and YYC three times weekly.
According to WestJet, this is the first ever scheduled connection between YYC and FCO.
The inaugural ribbon cutting event was celebrated alongside The Honourable Rajan Sawhney, Alberta's Minister of Transportation and Bob Sartor, President and CEO, YYC Calgary Airport Authority.
"The launch of our highly anticipated Calgary-Rome service is an incredible milestone for both WestJet and our guests, as we've been looking forward to this moment, for more than two years," said Angela Avery, WestJet, Executive Vice-President, External Affairs. "With its rich history and culture, it is no surprise that our guests are eager to visit Rome. We are thrilled to provide Western Canadians with increased connectivity to this incredible city. We are also excited to bring guests from Rome to visit Canada and assist with the recovery of Canada's vital tourism industry."
WestJet's new service to and from Rome rounds out the airline's investments in Alberta's transatlantic connectivity and is providing Alberta with a 43 per cent increase in WestJet service to Europe from 2019.
Pax in the West can now connect to FCO, CGD, DUB, LGW, and LHR from WestJet's YYC hub. This new connection is also intended to further expedite Canada's travel and tourism recovery as international visitors benefit from a non-stop flight to experience what Alberta and Canada has to offer.
WestJet's service to FCO will operate during peak season up to three-times weekly.
|
Route |
Peak frequency |
Start date |
Departure |
Arrival |
|
YYC - FCO |
3x weekly |
07MAY |
6:20 p.m. (MDT) |
11:55 a.m. (local) |
|
FCO - YYC |
3x weekly |
08MAY |
1:55 p.m. (local) |
4:19 p.m. (MDT) |
"WestJet continues to be a true Alberta success story. This new step, expanding its international offerings with a direct flight to Rome will create new opportunities for Albertans to see the world," said Jason Kenney, Premier of Alberta. "WestJet's continued growth is another sign of Alberta's recovery, as our tourism industry gets back on its feet after two tough years."
For more information on WestJet, visit its web site.
