WestJet has a new way for agents to get their clients to Europe from Atlantic Canada.
WestJet on 18FEB announced new service between Halifax YHZ and Amsterdam AMS. The new service will operate through the airline's 2025 summer schedule, with up to six-times weekly service beginning 29MAY, 2025.
This will be the first time WestJet operates between Amsterdam and Halifax, contributing to a 97% increase in the airline's transatlantic seat capacity from Nova Scotia compared to last year.
"WestJet's new service between Halifax and Amsterdam opens the door for record growth in Nova Scotia through vital investment that strengthens connectivity to Europe, furthering tourism and economic opportunities," said Jared Mikoch-Gerke, Director of Alliances and Airport Affairs, WestJet. "We're excited to see the stories that will unfold as travellers from both regions connect and discover the unique charm of these vibrant cities."
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Route |
Frequency |
Start Date |
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Halifax-Amsterdam |
6x weekly |
May 29, 2025 |
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Amsterdam-Halifax |
6x weekly |
May 30, 2025 |
WestJet's non-stop flight to Amsterdam is just one of many new direct services launching this spring. In 2025, the airline will fly to more transatlantic destinations from YHZ than ever before, offering service to Paris, London, Dublin, Edinburgh and now Amsterdam. WestJet's fulsome summer 2025 schedule is now available at WestJet.com.
"We are very pleased that WestJet will be resuming service at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and we look forward to welcoming the first flight on 30MAY,” said Patricia Vitalis, Executive Director of Operations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. “Halifax is an exciting new destination at Schiphol and will be our sixth in Canada.”
Through WestJet's longstanding codeshare agreement with KLM, guests will have convenient access via AMS to multiple cities across Europe. Codesharing on KLM operated flights will provide guests greater access between Canadian and European points for travellers on both sides of the Atlantic with the convenience of a single check-in experience, through checked baggage and the ability to interact with WestJet Rewards throughout.
