WestJet adds six more Asian destinations through enhanced KE codeshare

CALGARY — The expansion of WestJet’s codeshare agreement with Korean Air means plenty of new Asia routes for WestJet passengers.

Starting May 17 WestJet will offer six additional cities across four Asian countries from Incheon (ICN) through an expansion of the carrier’s codeshare agreement with Korean Air.

Benefits include a seamless single connection at ICN, the convenience of booking their entire journey with one ticket, baggage transfers, and earning WestJet Dollars throughout.

The six new WestJet codeshare destinations are …

Bangkok (BKK)
Da Nang (DAD)
Hanoi (HAN)
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
Hong Kong (HKG)
Singapore (SIN)

“As we prepare for WestJet’s inaugural flights between Calgary and Incheon, the timing of this codeshare expansion is ideal. We are enhancing connectivity to more destinations in Asia for our guests and WestJet Rewards members from one of the world’s busiest cities, and Korean Air’s global hub” said Jeff Hagen, WestJet Vice-President of Commercial Development and Strategic Partnerships.

Hagen added: “Our longstanding reciprocal partnership with Korean Air opens up exciting opportunities for leisure and business travellers to more locations in the Asian continent and offers new guests in Asia access to all of Canada through our global hub in Calgary.”

Following the success of WestJet’s entry into Asia, the airline recently added seasonal service between Calgary and Incheon. The new route launches on May 17 and will fly on WestJet’s 787 Dreamliner up to three days per week during peak travel periods.

“We are excited to announce an expanded codeshare with our longstanding partner WestJet, offering our valued customers access to a wide range of transpacific destinations,” said Tae Joon Kim, Korean Air Senior Vice President and Head of International Affairs & Alliance. “The launch of WestJet’s Calgary – Seoul Incheon route will bolster connectivity between Korea and Canada, while our strengthened partnership will seamlessly connect customers to an expanded array of Asian and Canadian cities through our hubs in Incheon and Calgary, respectively.”