WestJet Airlines and American Airlines sign their new code share agreement

February 28, 2011 — American Airlines, WestJet

WestJet Airlines Boeing 737-8CT WL C-GKWJ (msn 34151) LAX (Bruce Drum), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.

WestJet Airlines (Calgary) and American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) announced today they have entered into a comprehensive codeshare agreement, providing customers with more choices and greater connectivity when travelling between the United States and Canada.

The codeshare relationship, which is subject to regulatory approvals, will allow American to place its AA* code on WestJet flights, and WestJet to place its WS* code on flights of American Airlines and American Eagle.

The placement of AA* code on WestJet flights will provide American’s customers seamless connecting service to up to 20 Canadian cities not currently served by American or American Eagle. WestJet will initially place its WS* code on American or American Eagle flights from Canada to Chicago and Boston, with expanded service throughout American Airlines network expected in the near future. The codeshare agreement will make it easier and more convenient for customers to connect from WestJet to American’s global route network and from American to WestJet’s Canadian operations.

In other news, WestJet launched new nonstop seasonal service between St. John’s and Orlando.

Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. Please click on the photo for additional information.

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