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WestJet and Icelandair deepen partnership with reciprocal codeshare agreement

Jun 08, 2026

WestJet and Icelandair signed a reciprocal codeshare agreement at the 2026 IATA AGM, offering guests in Iceland and 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 Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. "We are proud to establish deeper ties with Icelandair and look forward to connecting our complementary networks in a convenient way for our shared guests."

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.

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