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WestJet and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) announced that the two carriers are entering into an interline agreement today. Through this partnership, WestJet passengers will be able to book a single ticket from Canada to 29 destinations across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway including Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Luleå, and Malmö.
The agreement enables convenient connections through SAS’ nonstop service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and its hub at Copenhagen Airport (CPH). This partnership will also enable WestJet guests to connect with SAS’ network through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), Dublin Airport (DUB), Keflavík Airport (KEF), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), and other European gateways.
Tickets will go on sale on June 26th for itineraries that connect both WestJet and SAS flights. A single ticket offers the convenience of single point check-in and through-checked baggage. Bookings will also be available through travel agents and third-party ticketing platforms. This interline agreement is the first phase of cooperation between the airlines. WestJet and SAS intend to expand the partnership to codeshare in the coming months.
This makes sense as Delta’s newish SkyTeam partner, SAS, already has agreements with Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic. Delta and Korean Air recently acquired a 25% stake in WestJet. The two airlines spent a combined $550 million (Delta at $330 million and 15% with Korean Air at $220 million and 10%). Delta and Korean Air have been codeshare partners with WestJet for a long time and this purchase is said to bring them even closer together and strengthen connectivity between Canada and North America, Europe and Asia, and beyond.
Paul Verhagen, Chief Commercial Officer at SAS, said:
This partnership lays the foundation for a long-term collaboration that will benefit travelers on both sides of the Atlantic. Together with WestJet, we’re not only connecting Scandinavia with more destinations across Canada — we’re also opening up new ways to reach Europe from key Canadian cities. And with our planned codeshare, even more seamless options are just around the corner.”
John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, added:
We’re pleased to welcome SAS as our latest interline partner, creating new two-way travel opportunities between Canada and key destinations across Northern Europe. This partnership not only enhances connectivity for WestJet guests heading to Scandinavia but also opens up smoother access for Nordic travelers looking to experience the best of Canada through our growing domestic network.”
Anthony’s Take: WestJet and SAS make sense given the relationships with other SkyTeam members. WestJet is not part of the alliance, but has close ties and I could see it joining in the future.
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