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WestJet & Icelandair Deepen Partnership with Codeshare Deal

by Bruce Parkinson  June 09, 2026
WestJet & Icelandair Deepen Partnership with Codeshare Deal

WestJet and Icelandair signed a reciprocal codeshare agreement at the 2026 IATA AGM, offering guests on both sides of the Atlantic enhanced access to a broader network of destinations with the ease of a single booking and ticket, as well as through-checked baggage. 

Pending regulatory approval, WestJet guests will be able to seamlessly access more than 10 destinations across Europe via a convenient connection at Keflavík International Airport (KEF).

“Strengthening our longstanding partnership with Icelandair marks an important step in expanding choice and connectivity to Canadians. By leveraging Icelandair’s extensive network through Reykjavik, we’re opening more seamless access to Europe while deepening a partnership that delivers greater value and convenience for travellers,” said John Weatherill, WestJet EVP and Chief Commercial Officer. 

Bogi Nils Bogason, Icelandair President and CEO said, “We are pleased to develop our partnership with WestJet as our first Canadian codeshare partner airline, to further expand our global network and offer our customers even greater choice and connectivity. This collaboration simplifies travel between Canada, Iceland and mainland Europe, and enables more seamless journeys across our combined networks.”

Later this month, WestJet will begin non-stop service to KEF from Edmonton and Winnipeg and due to popular demand, WestJet seasonal summer flying between KEF and Calgary has returned for the 2026 summer travel season. 

These routes will be supported by WestJet’s codeshare partnership with Icelandair, opening easy onward connections to Icelandair’s European network beyond Reykjavik through multiple Canadian cities.

In addition to the benefits available to WestJet guests travelling to Europe, travel into Canada will now be easier for European and Icelandic adventurers. Icelandair guests can seamlessly connect with one stop to a collection of Canadian cities across WestJet’s domestic network.

  
  
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