Delta, Westjet Launch Codeshare Agreement
Nov 2, 2011, 11:47 am
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Looks like Delta is seeking a reciprocal code share agreement with services as follows:
Between any point or points in the United States and any point or points
Canada (on a nonstop basis and via intermediate routings);
Between U.S. points;
Between points in Canada;
Beyond Canada to any point or points; and
Beyond the United States to any point or points.
Westjet runs a pretty decent operation. Only minus, right off the bat, is that WestJet does not have a premium cabin.
source:
http://archive.traveldaily.com.au/td..._codeshare.pdf
MO
Between any point or points in the United States and any point or points
Canada (on a nonstop basis and via intermediate routings);
Between U.S. points;
Between points in Canada;
Beyond Canada to any point or points; and
Beyond the United States to any point or points.
Westjet runs a pretty decent operation. Only minus, right off the bat, is that WestJet does not have a premium cabin.
source:
http://archive.traveldaily.com.au/td..._codeshare.pdf
MO
Southwest and WestJet.
Westjet will gain traffic from Delta at LGA. Seems to make a lot of sense.
The agreement will indeed allow for more access on Delta to Canada from the airports.
Not bad. For me if I ever wanted to fly to Canada from LGA in the future on westjet, could be a very nice move indeed if it happens.
I am liking this deal especially if Westjet gets the LGA slots. Plenty of room for Westjet in the combined USAirways and Delta terminals after it is connected for easy boarding access too.
Thanks for the headsup in these forums. Without Flyertalk wouldn't have known about this.
Last edited by adamj023; Nov 2, 2011 at 11:56 am
Jan 17, 2012, 10:24 am
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Delta, Westjet Launch Codeshare Agreement
Just saw this on the site: http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=1523
Delta, WestJet to Launch Codeshare Service
Partnership will provide expanded U.S., Canadian options for customers of both carriers
Jan 17, 2012
ATLANTA and CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and WestJet today announced a codesharing agreement on flights within the United States and Canada, further expanding the partnership between the two carriers. The codeshare flights are available for purchase now for service beginning Jan. 23, 2012.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090202/DELTALOGO)
Last year, the two airlines began an interline agreement that allowed customers to purchase connecting flights on one ticket, receive boarding passes for all segments at their first check-in, and tag bags through to their final destination.
Under the first phase of the new codeshare agreement, Delta will place its code on WestJet flights to more than 15 cities, while the WestJet code will be added to Delta flights on five markets, expanding the networks of both airlines for customers flying between the two countries. Members of the Delta Air Lines' SkyMiles® program and WestJet's Frequent Guest Program® will be able to earn miles or rewards on the codeshare flights, providing customers another benefit of the enhanced relationship.
"Our codeshare partnership with WestJet means an array of expanded travel options in the U.S. and Canada for our customers, with easy access to the airline's extensive Canadian network and trans-border service between Canada and the United States," said Charlie Pappas, Delta's vice president – Alliances.
"We are pleased to welcome Delta Air Lines' customers aboard our WestJet flights and offer our guests new opportunities to access Delta's extensive network", said John MacLeod, WestJet Vice-President, Network Management and Alliances. "We very much look forward to adding more codeshare destinations to our Delta partnership in the near future."
Partnership will provide expanded U.S., Canadian options for customers of both carriers
Jan 17, 2012
ATLANTA and CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and WestJet today announced a codesharing agreement on flights within the United States and Canada, further expanding the partnership between the two carriers. The codeshare flights are available for purchase now for service beginning Jan. 23, 2012.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090202/DELTALOGO)
Last year, the two airlines began an interline agreement that allowed customers to purchase connecting flights on one ticket, receive boarding passes for all segments at their first check-in, and tag bags through to their final destination.
Under the first phase of the new codeshare agreement, Delta will place its code on WestJet flights to more than 15 cities, while the WestJet code will be added to Delta flights on five markets, expanding the networks of both airlines for customers flying between the two countries. Members of the Delta Air Lines' SkyMiles® program and WestJet's Frequent Guest Program® will be able to earn miles or rewards on the codeshare flights, providing customers another benefit of the enhanced relationship.
"Our codeshare partnership with WestJet means an array of expanded travel options in the U.S. and Canada for our customers, with easy access to the airline's extensive Canadian network and trans-border service between Canada and the United States," said Charlie Pappas, Delta's vice president – Alliances.
"We are pleased to welcome Delta Air Lines' customers aboard our WestJet flights and offer our guests new opportunities to access Delta's extensive network", said John MacLeod, WestJet Vice-President, Network Management and Alliances. "We very much look forward to adding more codeshare destinations to our Delta partnership in the near future."
Jan 17, 2012, 10:41 am
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Flights in the agreement include:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Delta-...12035.html?x=0
I see they are more for Delta to reach to (or to enhance its reach to) other Canadian cities via Toronto and Calgary.
Westjet gains access to Detroit via 4 Canadian cities and access to Boston only via Toronto.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Delta-...12035.html?x=0
I see they are more for Delta to reach to (or to enhance its reach to) other Canadian cities via Toronto and Calgary.
Westjet gains access to Detroit via 4 Canadian cities and access to Boston only via Toronto.
Jan 17, 2012, 1:40 pm
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This is a big plus for those of us who travel from the US to Canada on a regular basis. Maybe we can get a few non-stops to Toronto that do not require the obligatory stopover in DTW, MSP, CVG, ATL or JFK.
At least coming from PHX I have alot of options on routes, but at best it's a 7 hour trip with the hub.
At least coming from PHX I have alot of options on routes, but at best it's a 7 hour trip with the hub.
Jan 17, 2012, 7:49 pm
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Flights in the agreement include:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Delta-...12035.html?x=0
I see they are more for Delta to reach to (or to enhance its reach to) other Canadian cities via Toronto and Calgary.
Westjet gains access to Detroit via 4 Canadian cities and access to Boston only via Toronto.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Delta-...12035.html?x=0
I see they are more for Delta to reach to (or to enhance its reach to) other Canadian cities via Toronto and Calgary.
Westjet gains access to Detroit via 4 Canadian cities and access to Boston only via Toronto.
Last edited by RobtheAggie; Jan 18, 2012 at 5:34 am
Jan 18, 2012, 5:35 am
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Great question, I wonder if that would open up another round of hearings regarding slot control at LGA. Maybe that is why it is not included.
Jan 18, 2012, 6:59 am
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An interesting aspect is the proposed launch by WJ of a subsidiary flying Q400s and operating in smaller market. This could allow some interesting cross-feeding opportunities, in particular to those DL hub or focus cities near the Canadian border.
Jan 18, 2012, 7:30 am
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Thanks. It does give a way to get to YYG, one place that Mrs RobtheAggie has always wanted to go. Now it will possible, while avoiding a CRJ! Same with YHZ. I wonder how the transfer from DL to WestJet will work at YYZ. After passing customs is there a transfer line, I cannot remember.
Jan 18, 2012, 7:46 am
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I guessing the codeshare will allow redemption of skymiles for canadian outposts served by WestJet? If so, this is a win since DL doesn't have a great Canadian network.
Jan 18, 2012, 9:19 am
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Hard to sell yourself as a business travelers hub at LGA and not offer (either on their own metal or WestJet's) LGA-YYZ and LGA-YUL flights.
