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SAS and WestJet join forces to boost Canada–Scandinavia connectivity

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SAS Scandinavian Airlines and WestJet have announced a new interline agreement, set to expand into a full transatlantic codeshare later this summer. The partnership will enhance travel options between Canada and Scandinavia, offering smoother, more connected journeys.

Key Features:

  • Interline agreement active from 26 June 2025

    • Single check-in and through-checked baggage
    • Combined SAS–WestJet itineraries now possible
  • Planned codeshare to launch later in summer 2025

    • WestJet code to appear on SAS flights between Copenhagen (CPH) and Toronto (YYZ)
    • SAS flights onward to London, Paris, Amsterdam and throughout Scandinavia
  • SAS passengers will gain access to WestJet’s domestic Canadian network, including:

    • Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa, Edmonton, Winnipeg

  • WestJet travellers will be able to book flights to 29 cities in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, including:

    • Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Gothenburg, Luleå

Executive Statements:

  • Paul Verhagen, CCO, SAS: “We’re opening new transatlantic travel possibilities and laying the groundwork for a long-term strategic partnership.”

  • John Weatherill, CCO, WestJet: “This expands two-way travel opportunities and provides Nordic travellers with easier access to Canada.”

The agreement was finalised during the IATA AGM in Delhi, with bookings available from June 26, 2025. SAS — recently named the world’s most punctual airline — promises smooth onward connections across the Nordic region.

This post was published on 12 June 2025 21:22

André Orban

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