WestJet expands UK routes
Major Canadian airline Westjet announced 2 new transatlantic routes to the UK, Cardiff and Glasgow .
Both routes will be operated x4 weekly on a Boeing 737 Max8 aircraft with premium and economy seating. This will mark a new airline for Cardiff, while a returning one for Glasgow, the route was operated until 2022.
Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Chief Executive Officer, said:
Leveraging the extended range capability of our growing share of Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft, WestJet is pleased to deliver a suite of new global destinations that are uniquely suited to our leisure strategy in Eastern Canada. The MAX can connect Eastern Canada to rich cultural destinations that guests want to travel to, and we are proud to be the airline that takes them there,”
Matt Hazlewood, Chief Commercial Officer at AGS Airports, said:
“We are thrilled to welcome WestJet back to Glasgow Airport with its direct Toronto service. Glasgow Airport has a close affinity with WestJet, due to the fact it was the first UK airport the airline ever operated from when it first touched down back in 2015.
Jon Bridge, Chief Executive Officer of Cardiff Airport, said:
“We’re incredibly proud that WestJet has chosen Cardiff Airport as a new UK destination for summer 2026.
“This new Toronto route marks an exciting milestone in our growth and a major step forward in reconnecting Wales with North America. It will strengthen tourism, create new opportunities for trade and investment, and showcase Wales on the global stage.
“WestJet’s confidence in Cardiff reflects the growing demand for international travel from Wales, the South West of England, and the Midlands and we look forward to building a long-term partnership that delivers lasting benefits for both nations.”