WestJet announces new flights from Calgary to Tokyo, Barcelona and Edinburgh

CALGARY –

WestJet is about to takeoff to Tokyo within the spring. The Calgary-based airline introduced Monday morning its first continuous flights to Asia and additions to its European choices, with routes to Edinburgh and Barcelona. 

The first of the flights from Calgary to Tokyo’s Narita International Airport will begin on the finish of April. WestJet’s 787 Dreamliners will fly to Japan thrice every week.

“It’s a remarkable moment for our company and, I think, truly for Calgary. A couple of years ago we announced our first flights to Europe and today is the day we announce our first flight to an Asian destination,” mentioned Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet’s chief government.

“Tokyo will be a destination that will see more passengers coming from the destination than going to the destination. So this is great for tourism in Albertan and also, hopefully, for us,” he mentioned. 

The firm says it’s making ready for broader enlargement inside Canada and North America over the approaching months. WestJet plans to develop its capability from Calgary by greater than 25 per cent in 2023.

“What’s particularly exciting about today’s announcement is that we are truly a global destination,” mentioned Tourism Alberta CEO David Goldstein.

“Having direct flights from those key global markets are important for business travel, leisure travel, visiting friends and family. It’s going to be a huge stimulus to rebuild the visitor economy here in Alberta,” added Goldstein. 

The airline additionally elevated the frequency of flights from Calgary to London, Rome, Paris and Dublin. 

With information from The Canadian Press.