WestJet and Air North announce interline agreement

“Understanding the importance of air access to remote communities and sharing a passion for affordable and accessible air travel, WestJet and Air North are joining forces to deliver the only full interline agreement for major airlines to Northern Canada,” said Jared Mikoch-Gerke, WestJet Director, Alliances and Airport Affairs. “This interline agreement will redefine air travel to the Yukon and Northwest Territories from WestJet’s extensive network, fueling significant new tourism and business travel opportunities. It will also unlock more seamless access for education, medical and cargo services to reach remote communities.”

Joe Sparling, CEO of Air North, added: “Safe, affordable and seamless air travel is a necessity rather than a luxury for northerners. This interline agreement will provide Yukoners and visitors to the Yukon with greater access to and from the rest of the world and we are confident that this will bring significant benefits to Yukoners, visitors to the Yukon and Air North and WestJet.”

Air North, the Yukon’s airline, currently serves 12 Canadian destinations, including four northern communities in the Yukon and Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Through this interline agreement, guests can book a single ticket to connect between more than 100 destinations in WestJet’s growing network, including popular tourism hubs in Asia, Europe and the United States, conveniently via Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto or Edmonton to or from Whitehorse or Yellowknife, Yukon. This will also allow WestJet guests to book a single ticket to some of Canada’s most remote northern communities, bringing more tourism and economic opportunities to the world north.

From July 31, bookings will be possible through a travel agent or a third-party ticketing website. WestJet and Air North will continue to work on future improvements, including the ability to fully check in in the future.