WestJet announced that it would be strengthening its codeshare agreement with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines through the placement of its "WS" codeshare on KLM-operated flights.
As a result, travellers flying with WestJet now have the option to take connecting flights from AMS to 18 different European cities, including London, Lisbon, Madrid, Venice, Munich, Berlin and more.
This new service builds on WestJet’s new non-stop 787 Dreamliner service between YYC and AMS to provide WestJet customers, especially from Western Canada, greater access to European destinations.
"Through this expanded codeshare relationship with KLM our guests will benefit from new opportunities to travel between Europe and Canada," said John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer.
"Our Dreamliner service to Amsterdam combined with convenient connections on a world-class partner like KLM is an exciting step as we work to support the safe restart of international travel."
WestJet is set to debut its service between YYC and AMS with the first flight departing on 05AUG 2021. The new service will operate two-times weekly beginning on 05AUG, and is set to increase to three-times weekly on 09SEP 2021. All flights to AMS will be on the 787 Dreamliner, with WestJet's Business Cabin including lie-flat pods and dining on demand.
The new service is as important for Canadians travelling to Europe as it is for European tourism to Canada. "This is an exciting development for inbound travel and tourism to Alberta from key European markets via Amsterdam," said David Goldstein, CEO, Travel Alberta.
"Rebuilding these targeted international air links is critical to the province's economic recovery. We look forward to working with WestJet to re-establish Alberta's competitiveness as a business and leisure destination emerging from the pandemic."
Details on WestJet’s service between YYC and AMS:
| Route | Frequency | Start Date |
| YYC - AMS | 2x Weekly | 05AUG - 05 SEP 2021 |
| 3x Weekly | 09SEP - 31OCT 2021 | |
| AMS - YYC | 2x Weekly | 06AUG - 06SEP 2021 |
| 3x Weekly | 10SEP - 01NOV 2021 |
Details on WestJet’s updated codeshare with KLM via AMS:
| Airport Code | City |
| VIE | Vienna |
| BRU | Brussels |
| TLS | Toulouse* |
| LYS | Lyon* |
| MPL | Montpellier/Mauguio* |
| FRA | Frankfurt |
| MUC | Munich |
| BER | Berlin |
| HAJ | Hanover |
| MXP | Milan |
| VCE | Venice |
| LIS | Lisbon |
| MAD | Madrid |
| GLA | Glasgow |
| EDI | Edinburgh |
| MAN | Manchester |
| LCY | London |
| LHR | London |
*Pending regulatory approval
