{"id":60390,"date":"2025-11-18T21:00:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T01:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=60390"},"modified":"2025-11-18T21:00:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T01:00:33","slug":"westjet-announces-major-expansion-of-service-from-halifax-stanfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=60390","title":{"rendered":"Westjet announces major expansion of service from Halifax Stanfield"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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HALIFAX STANFIELD:<\/strong> WestJet announced a major expansion of its leisure travel network, reinforcing Halifax\u2019s role as a critical transatlantic bridge and a dynamic gateway for both domestic and international travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline\u2019s latest news introduces three new transatlantic destinations including Lisbon, Portugal (LIS), Madrid, Spain (MAD) and Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH), growing WestJet\u2019s total transatlantic network from Halifax to nine connections and further enhancing connectivity for travellers on both sides of the Atlantic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New service between Detroit, Michigan (DTW) and Halifax (YHZ) marks expanded transborder service planned for Summer 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWestJet is proud to invest in Halifax and to help open Europe to Canadians, and Canada to the world,\u201d said Samantha Taylor, WestJet Group Executive Vice President and Chief Experience Officer.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith shorter flight times, competitive fares and direct access to Europe\u2019s cultural heartlands, Halifax is uniquely positioned to serve as Canada\u2019s Atlantic gateway.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Halifax key to WestJet\u2019s overall strategic growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This expansion aligns with WestJet\u2019s commitment to balanced and sustainable growth, focusing on markets where it can make a meaningful impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Halifax\u2019s strategic location, strong community ties and award-winning infrastructure make it the ideal launch point for this next chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Origin<\/th>Destination<\/th>Peak Frequency<\/th>Start date<\/th><\/tr>
Halifax<\/td>Madrid<\/td>4x weekly<\/td>May 15, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Halifax<\/td>Lisbon*<\/td>4x weekly<\/td>May 1, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Halifax<\/td>Copenhagen<\/td>4x weekly<\/td>May 28, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Halifax<\/td>Detroit<\/td>7x weekly<\/td>May 18, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Subject to government approval<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WestJet\u2019s expansion to Detroit builds on its successful partnership with Delta Air Lines, further enhancing its ability to deliver exceptional travel experiences, with onward connections to Delta\u2019s U.S. network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the introduction of service between Halifax and Detroit, WestJet will be connecting guests to a Delta global hub, for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the three new European connections announced, WestJet will resume summer seasonal flying on all existing transatlantic routes from Halifax including service to Barcelona, Amsterdam, Dublin, Edinburgh, London Gatwick and Paris. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline will announce its remaining schedule for the Summer 2026 season, including additional domestic routes and frequency increases, in early 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information regarding the routes announced today, visit WestJet.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWestJet\u2019s continued growth at Halifax Stanfield is great news for our region. These four new non-stop services will complement WestJet\u2019s six existing European destinations from Halifax Stanfield, reinforcing our status as North America\u2019s most internationally connected airport of our size and a key Canadian gateway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each new route strengthens our global reach, offers travellers more choice, and fuels economic opportunity here at home.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Joyce Carter, President & CEO of Halifax International Airport Authority\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWestJet\u2019s expansion of their international and U.S. routes between Halifax and Europe with help the province establish new markets for our products and services, grow our economy and make it easier for more people to visit our province than ever before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The new direct WestJet routes between Halifax and Madrid, Copenhagen, Lisbon and Detroit, in addition to the continuation of their other routes, illustrates the airlines acknowledgement that Nova Scotia is a province that is open for business, and our economy is taking off.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Colton LeBlanc, Minister of Growth and Development, Province of Nova Scotia.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStrengthening our direct connections to key markets, including Europe and the northeastern United States, enhances tourism, creates economic opportunities, and makes it easier for our residents and businesses to connect with the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“These new routes will bring more visitors to Halifax, support our local economy, and further position our city as a gateway to Atlantic Canada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Thank you, WestJet, for creating these connections and giving more opportunities for travelers to experience Halifax and the East Coast.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Mayor Andy Fillmore, Halifax Regional Municipality\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe\u2019re excited to welcome WestJet to Copenhagen. The new direct route to Halifax opens the door to unforgettable experiences in Eastern Canada and strengthens the ties between Scandinavia and Canada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It\u2019s a win for Danish travelers and for the many Canadian guests who now have easier access to Copenhagen and onward connections across Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We look forward to a strong partnership and welcoming even more visitors from Canada.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 CCO Copenhagen Airport, Peter Krogsgaard\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCanada is an important market, and we welcome WestJet\u2019s first operation to Portugal, as well as the first flight from Halifax to Lisbon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The route is well aligned with our strategy to expand connectivity and drive tourism growth, having tourists throughout the territory, all year round.\u201d\u00a0\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Carlos Abade, Turismo de Portugal President\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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