Originally Posted by FlyerJ

Doubtful.

WestJet execs have said a big, flat “no” to alliance membership at conferences and industry events (although have never really confirmed that with their own customers).

Further, they’ve been in no rush to give alliance-style benefits to their frequent flyer customers. In spite of years of code-sharing with Delta (and 20+ months of pursuing a JV) they haven’t shown much concern about providing customer benefits. It remains a “something, someday, if the JV ever gets approved” low priority.

And even their main partner Delta is now seemingly souring on alliance membership — and instead are focusing on growing through JVs and acquisitions. They seem less than excited to be part of SkyTeam these days, although I doubt they’ll leave.

AA/AS is interesting, as their team-up gives a new, appealing option for cross-border business travel out of YVR and YYC.