{"id":139956,"date":"2026-04-17T22:08:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=139956"},"modified":"2026-04-17T20:50:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T15:20:21","slug":"air-india-westjet-partnership-unlocks-30-new-routes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/17\/air-india-westjet-partnership-unlocks-30-new-routes\/","title":{"rendered":"Air India and WestJet Partnership Unlocks Over 30 New Routes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

GURUGRAM-<\/strong> Air India (AI)<\/a> has entered an interline partnership with WestJet (WS)<\/a> to expand connectivity across North America. Key hubs include Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), enabling seamless onward travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partnership also integrates European gateways, including Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), strengthening access to Canada and the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Air India WestJet Interline Partnership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air India has announced an interline agreement with WestJet, Canada\u2019s leading leisure carrier, to expand connectivity beyond Toronto and Vancouver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This partnership allows passengers to book single-ticket itineraries combining flights from both airlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agreement improves travel efficiency through coordinated baggage handling and simplified transfers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passengers travelling from India to Canada<\/a> can now access a broader network of destinations across North America through seamless connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), travellers can connect to 17 cities in Canada and 14 cities in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canadian cities include:<\/strong> Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Winnipeg, Halifax, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Kelowna, St. John\u2019s, Prince George, Victoria, Fort St. John, Terrace, Cranbrook, Comox, and Nanaimo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

US cities include:<\/strong> San Francisco<\/a>, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Detroit, Orlando, Phoenix, Tampa, Nashville, Las Vegas, San Diego, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Springs, Santa Ana, and Fort Myers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This expanded network supports growing demand driven by strong economic and cultural ties between India and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Nick – X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Connectivity and Operational Frequency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air India enhances this partnership through its European network. Destinations such as Halifax, Calgary, and St. John\u2019s are also accessible via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This structure increases routing flexibility and provides additional travel options for passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air India currently operates 17 weekly non-stop flights to Canada, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n