Virgin Atlantic and WestJet Expand Codeshare Agreement

By Ivan PetrenkoFeb 18, 2025 10:25 AMNews
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Virgin Atlantic enhances transatlantic connections via Toronto. Source: unsplash

Virgin Atlantic and WestJet have broadened their codeshare collaboration, enhancing air links between the United Kingdom and Canada. Beginning on the thirtieth of March, twenty twenty-five, travelers will have the option to reserve flights from various Canadian locations via Toronto Pearson International Airport to London Heathrow on a unified ticket. This initiative removes unnecessary layovers, making journeys smoother for corporate travelers, holidaymakers, and those reuniting with relatives. Reservations will be open for booking from the seventeenth of February, twenty twenty-five.

Passengers departing from cities such as Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Ottawa will gain from a more efficient transit experience. Both carriers will be stationed at Terminal Three in Toronto, allowing luggage to be moved automatically, avoiding the need for passengers to reclaim and recheck their bags. Furthermore, later this year, a shared rewards scheme will launch, permitting customers of Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and WestJet Rewards to accumulate and utilize miles across both brands, offering additional privileges for loyal customers.

This arrangement ensures improved entry to London, a metropolis renowned for its heritage and artistic attractions. Tourists can discover historical sites such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the British Museum. The city also boasts lively commercial hubs, including Oxford Street and Covent Garden, alongside contemporary sites like the London Eye. Moreover, London functions as a crucial intersection for those journeying towards different parts of Europe, making it a strategic transit point for worldwide connections.

For visitors heading to Canada, this expanded agreement facilitates easier reach to significant metropolitan areas. Toronto features renowned landmarks such as the CN Tower, the Royal Ontario Museum, and the picturesque Toronto Islands. The Distillery District blends historical charm with creative spaces and fine dining, while outdoor enthusiasts can take a brief drive to admire the stunning Niagara Falls. This initiative makes it simpler for tourists to experience these locations, fostering economic and cultural exchanges between Canada and the United Kingdom.

Expanded partnership between Virgin Atlantic and WestJet symbolises a much needed enhancement in transatlantic perk for the fliers. The deal which reduces connecting times and the distance of travel and extends destination options is designed to make international trips more streamlined. This is part of the same wave that can be seen in airlines to partner up to make their global mobility more efficient, better connectivity between North America and Europe for travellers.

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