2022: WestJet will connect Toronto to Scotland in 737 MAX

low cost airline WestJet will resume in the spring a link between Toronto And Glasgow and add a new link to it EdinburghTwo lines to be operated in , Boeing 737 Max 8.

From May 20, 2022, the Canadian company will again offer four flights per week between its bases Toronto-Pearson and airports Glasgowoperate in 737-8 In which 12 passengers can sit in business class and 162 in economy. Departures are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 9:40 pm, arriving at 9:10 am the next day, return flights depart Scotland at 10:30 am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and 12 noon. Will get off at 35. WestJet will compete with Air Transat on this inaugural route and 2015 via Halifax.

It would then be necessary to wait until June 22 to see the opening of the low cost of three weekly rotations between Toronto and Edinburgh :737-8 will take off at 9:24 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and land at 9:05 am the next day, and depart at 10:25 am on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays and arrive at 12:42 am. WestJet will take on Air Canada this time.

« As we continue to rebuild our international network, we are pleased to offer our customers new options to connect to our Toronto hub for business and leisure in these wonderful cities. John Weatherill, commercial director of WestJet, said in a statement. “This spring, customers on both sides of the Atlantic will enjoy more choice and lower fares when traveling between Canada and Scotland.” ».

« We look forward to welcoming Edinburgh to our international network and strengthening travel and tourism between our two countries “, she added ; ” Whether travelers want to discover Edinburgh’s enchanting castles and cobblestone streets or explore the vibrancy of Toronto and beyond, we are committed to bringing new destinations and routes to our network. ».

revival of direct flights between Halifax And Glasgow is also scheduled for spring 2022. In WestJet’s current transatlantic network . includes flights between Calgary And paris-cdg, Amsterdam and London-Gatwick, as well as between Toronto and Gatwick. He got 14 out of the expected 22 MAX 8, and he won 22 . also ordered Max 7 and twelve Max 10.