WestJet enhances Edmonton’s global connectivity with new US flights to key markets

Airline’s summer schedule to provide exclusive service between Alberta’s capital and Atlanta, along with new non-stop connections to Nashville and San Francisco

WestJet today, as part of its 2024 summer schedule, unveiled new non-stop service between Edmonton International Airport and Atlanta, Nashville and San Francisco, demonstrating the airline’s ongoing commitment to expanding the city’s transborder aviation network. The announcement builds on the momentum from summer 2023, when WestJet announced new service to Minneapolis and Seattle, along with strengthened domestic connectivity from Alberta’s capital, which will be sustained through 2024.

“It is a privilege to be back in my hometown, as we celebrate the next chapter in our prioritization of Edmonton through our market-leading investments that promise to generate meaningful tourism and business opportunities through strategic air connectivity,” said Angela Avery, WestJet Group, Executive Vice-President and Chief People, Corporate and Sustainability Officer. “We are proud to be the undisputed, leading carrier within the province that WestJet has called home for more than 27 years. We are confident that these three new transborder connections will be popular amongst Edmonton residents while propelling the city’s visitor economy to new heights.”

In celebration of its expanding transborder investments, WestJet, in partnership with Edmonton International Airport, was joined by valued partners from across the region at a special event held at Edmonton Unlimited earlier today.

“Working with our partners to offer more flights to more places is both our purpose and our promise. WestJet’s new non-stop service to Atlanta offers a brand-new destination for the Edmonton Region. Together with the additions of other North American destinations and frequencies, these routes will continue to allow our business sector and visitor economy to grow, while showcasing the incredible opportunities in the Edmonton Region. We are thrilled Edmonton Region passengers will be able to grow their businesses and find new adventures both in Atlanta and in the hundreds of connecting destinations worldwide,” said Myron Keehn, Edmonton International Airport (YEG), President & CEO.

Details of WestJet’s new additions to Edmonton’s transborder network

With year-round connectivity to Atlanta, Edmonton residents are one flight away from accessing the world’s busiest airport and renowned mega-global hub, which hosts over 1,000 flights per day to over 200 international and domestic destinations.

“The Government of Alberta is thrilled to support WestJet and Edmonton International Airport in their ongoing commitment and success in enhancing Edmonton’s domestic and international connectivity,” said Joseph Schow, Minister of Tourism and Sport. “Expanding air access is critical to Alberta’s visitor economy and today’s announcement will propel Edmonton’s travel industry to new heights, further solidifying Edmonton and Alberta’s position as a vibrant and growing tourism hotspot on the world stage.”

New U.S. connectivity unlocks a network of opportunity with increased access to Delta’s largest hub

Through its longstanding partnership with Delta Air Lines, guests connecting through Atlanta will arrive in the U.S. airline’s largest hub, gaining access to a vast network of U.S. destinations on a single purchased ticket with check-in for all flights at the first departure, baggage tagged to their final destination and lounge access for select guests. Additionally, frequent flyers of both airlines will continue to enjoy extensive reciprocal benefits any time they fly with either carrier, including earning and redeeming in their preferred program.