{"id":65308,"date":"2024-06-25T13:00:36","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T07:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=65308"},"modified":"2024-09-06T22:39:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T17:09:33","slug":"westjet-new-minneapolis-flight-and-codeshare-with-condor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/25\/westjet-new-minneapolis-flight-and-codeshare-with-condor\/","title":{"rendered":"WestJet Launching New Flight to Minneapolis, Codeshare with Condor and More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>CALGARY-<\/strong> The second largest carrier of Canada, <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=WestJet\">WestJet (WS)<\/a> is adding non-stop flights between Calgary, Alberta and Minneapolis, Minnesota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, WestJet passengers can now enjoy direct flights to Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) from five Canadian airports, thanks to the expanded partnership between WestJet and <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Condor\">Condor Airlines (DE)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1621px-WestJet_Boeing_737-800_C-GAWS_14243559710-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"The second largest carrier of Canada, WestJet (WS) is adding non-stop flights between Calgary, Alberta and Minneapolis, Minnesota.\" class=\"wp-image-57015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1621px-WestJet_Boeing_737-800_C-GAWS_14243559710-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1621px-WestJet_Boeing_737-800_C-GAWS_14243559710-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1621px-WestJet_Boeing_737-800_C-GAWS_14243559710-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1621px-WestJet_Boeing_737-800_C-GAWS_14243559710-1600x1066.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1621px-WestJet_Boeing_737-800_C-GAWS_14243559710-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1621px-WestJet_Boeing_737-800_C-GAWS_14243559710-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1621px-WestJet_Boeing_737-800_C-GAWS_14243559710-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1621px-WestJet_Boeing_737-800_C-GAWS_14243559710.jpg 1621w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: By BriYYZ from Toronto, Canada &#8211; WestJet Boeing 737-800 C-GAWS, CC BY-SA 2.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=41141832<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-westjet-minneapolis-flight\">WestJet Minneapolis Flight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Ailevon Pacific Aviation Consulting, the airline will launch flight from Calgary (YYC) to <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Minneapolis\">Minneapolis (MSP)<\/a> from April 27, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 29-year-old carrier will deploy <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=737\">Boeing 737-700 aircraft<\/a> to serve this sector. This marks WestJet\u2019s fourth route to MSP, following routes from Edmonton (YEG), Saskatoon (YXE), and Regina (YQR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the flight schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WS1611 departs YYC at 10:30 AM and arrives at MSP at 2:12 PM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WS1610 departs MSP at 3:15 PM and arrives at YYC at 5:13 PM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All times are local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Delta\">Delta Air Lines (DL) <\/a>also operates two daily flights between Minneapolis and Calgary with Airbus A320s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WESTJET__an_Alberta_Partnership_Guttentag__Germany__WestJet_dire-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Guttentag, Germany! WestJet directly connects five Canadian cities to Frankfurt through Condor Airlines codeshare agreement\" class=\"wp-image-65311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WESTJET__an_Alberta_Partnership_Guttentag__Germany__WestJet_dire-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WESTJET__an_Alberta_Partnership_Guttentag__Germany__WestJet_dire-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WESTJET__an_Alberta_Partnership_Guttentag__Germany__WestJet_dire-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WESTJET__an_Alberta_Partnership_Guttentag__Germany__WestJet_dire-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WESTJET__an_Alberta_Partnership_Guttentag__Germany__WestJet_dire-1600x900.webp 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WESTJET__an_Alberta_Partnership_Guttentag__Germany__WestJet_dire-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WESTJET__an_Alberta_Partnership_Guttentag__Germany__WestJet_dire-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WESTJET__an_Alberta_Partnership_Guttentag__Germany__WestJet_dire-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WESTJET__an_Alberta_Partnership_Guttentag__Germany__WestJet_dire-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WESTJET__an_Alberta_Partnership_Guttentag__Germany__WestJet_dire.webp 1950w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: WestJet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-codeshare-with-condor\">Codeshare with Condor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WestJet and Condor Airlines are expanding their 10-year partnership by launching a codeshare agreement for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under this new agreement, WestJet will offer itineraries on Condor-operated flights from Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, and Halifax to Frankfurt, Germany, all on a single ticket with through-checked baggage and the ability to earn WestJet Dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1280px-D-ANRH_Condor_A330-900neo_Beach-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1280px-D-ANRH_Condor_A330-900neo_Beach-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1280px-D-ANRH_Condor_A330-900neo_Beach-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1280px-D-ANRH_Condor_A330-900neo_Beach-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1280px-D-ANRH_Condor_A330-900neo_Beach-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1280px-D-ANRH_Condor_A330-900neo_Beach-1140x641.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1280px-D-ANRH_Condor_A330-900neo_Beach.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: By TJDarmstadt &#8211; https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/152414129@N08\/52640299256\/, CC BY 2.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=128031858<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Condor passengers can also explore Canada via WestJet\u2019s extensive domestic network, enjoying the same seamless travel benefits. Additionally, Condor guests will have access to WestJet\u2019s connections to the United States through the five Canadian airports later this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John Weatherill, WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) stated,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>By expanding our partnership with Condor Airlines, we\u2019re creating fantastic opportunities for our guests in Europe and Canada to explore numerous tourism destinations across the Atlantic. Our mutual commitment to affordable leisure travel enables us to meet the growing demand for transatlantic journeys, and we\u2019re excited to welcome global travelers to Canada this summer.\u201d<\/p><cite>John Weatherill, WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jens Boyd, Commercial Director at Condor, added, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>With Condor\u2019s return to Calgary, it\u2019s the perfect time to strengthen our collaboration with WestJet and enhance the travel experience for our passengers and partners. Our joint codeshare network to Frankfurt and beyond is accessible via WestJet.com, regardless of where the ticket was booked. We\u2019re also simplifying connections at all Canadian airports, allowing passengers to head directly to their connecting gate after immigration without needing to collect their luggage first.&#8221;<\/p><cite>Jens Boyd, Commercial Director at Condor<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, WestJet celebrated the launch of its inaugural flight between Halifax (YHZ) and Edinburgh (EDI). Flight <strong>WS46<\/strong> departs from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) at 10:35 p.m. local time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This new service marks a significant milestone for the WestJet Group as it enhances Halifax\u2019s connectivity this summer. Additionally, on Wednesday, June 19, the airline celebrated the return of its non-stop service between Halifax and <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Dublin\">Dublin (DUB)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/aviationa2z\">Telegram Group<\/a>\u00a0for the Latest Aviation Updates. 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