CALGARY — WestJet is expanding its global connectivity with the launch of new interline booking capabilities, allowing guests to book itineraries that combine WestJet flights with those of partner airlines directly through its own channels.

With the enhancement, travellers can access hundreds of new destinations across six continents with nearly 50 interline partners, including launch partner Copa Airlines, which is now available for booking. By year’s end, WestJet will enable direct channel sales with more than 10 interline partners, adding more than 100 net-new destinations through its airline networks.

“Direct channel booking for interline is a meaningful enhancement for our guests looking to explore new horizons. They will enjoy benefits similar to a codeshare or WestJet operated itinerary, now with the luxury of more destinations,” said Jared Mikoch-Gerke, WestJet Director, Airport Affairs and Alliances.

“Whether they want to cross off a bucket list city like Lima or make their way to the Great Wall of China from Beijing, this change will make travel dreams within arm’s reach for many more Canadians.”

The new capability allows guests to book partner-operated flights within a single reservation, with coordinated connections and streamlined servicing. Travellers can book an interline itinerary directly with WestJet, similar to bookings on WestJet-operated flights.

In addition, guests can now earn WestJet Rewards across their entire interline itinerary, including partner-operated segments, and redeem points toward these bookings. At check-in, travellers will receive boarding passes and baggage tags through to their final destination.

The initial rollout with Copa Airlines expands access to Central and South America via four of WestJet’s destinations in Mexico as well as Panama City. Through the partnership, travellers can connect to 37 destinations across 18 countries, including cities in Uruguay, Guatemala, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina and Peru.

WestJet plans to further expand its direct channel interline offering throughout 2026 and 2027, adding additional partners such as Korean Air, Japan Airlines, Kenya Airways, LATAM Airlines and Saudia. The expansion is expected to introduce new destinations not previously available for booking through WestJet.

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