WestJet Inaugurates Calgary-Amsterdam Service
August 6, 2021 ctn_admin
WestJet is celebrating the launch of its new route between Calgary and Amsterdam with the 8:55 p.m. MT departure of WS20, on the airline’s 787 Dreamliner. Thursday night’s flight was the airline’s first launch of new service to Europe after more than 18 months and marked a significant milestone in WestJet’s commitment to restoring its global network.
“We continue to invest in our global hub in Calgary, where we have the most departures, destinations and seats and we’re thrilled to see today’s flight take-off as we continue to rebuild our transatlantic network,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer. “This route between Calgary and Amsterdam provides greater access between Canada and European destinations for travellers on both sides of the Atlantic and is strengthening travel and tourism ties between our two countries.”
WestJet’s new service operates two-times weekly, increasing to three-times weekly on September 9. All flights will be operated on WestJet’s 787 Dreamliner, featuring WestJet’s Business Cabin including lie-flat pods, dining on demand and WestJet’s award-winning caring service.
In addition, through the airline’s expanded codeshare agreement with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, guests now have convenient access via Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (AMS) to 18 cities across Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom.
Details of WestJet’s service between Calgary and Amsterdam:
| Route | Frequency | Start Date |
| Calgary – Amsterdam | 2x weekly | Aug. 5 – Sept. 5, 2021 |
| 3x weekly | Sept. 9 – October 31, 2021 | |
| Amsterdam – Calgary | 2x weekly | Aug. 6 – Sept. 6, 2021 |
| 3x weekly | Sept. 10 – November 1, 2021 |
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