WestJet signs partnership with Delta to add U.S. routes

[DieselDragRacer]

WestJet, a Canadian low-cost carrier, has partnered with Delta Air Lines to expand its service to the U.S.The agreement allows WestJet and Delta customers to purchase connecting flights on one ticket and receive boarding passes for all segments at their first check-in.

"Delta is an established, worldwide airline, and this interline agreement will open yet another channel for guests from around the globe to connect to WestJet's network," says Hugh Dunleavy, a WestJet service planning executive, in a statement.

Passengers now can connect between WestJet and Delta flights at more than 25 cities in Canada and the U.S.

It's the second such deal in four months, says a report by Dow Jones Newswires. WestJet signed a similar deal with American Airlines in October.
WestJet flies mainly to warm destinations in the U.S., but having "a strong U.S. partner allows it to add more year-round routes," the report says.

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/...tnership-with-delta-to-add-us-routes/142334/1

 

[GuppyWN]

I see the Delta pilots have a real handle on codeshare, too.

Gup

 

[180ToTheMarker]

I see the Delta pilots have a real handle on codeshare, too.

Gup

Yeah really....is there anybody we don't code share with these days???

 

[clippyrip]

Yeah really....is there anybody we don't code share with these days???

We will drop our pants and code share with anybody and everybody, quality of the product delivered be damned.

 

[clippyrip]

I see the Delta pilots have a real handle on codeshare, too.

Gup

Like a baby has a handle on not crapping it's diaper.

 

[On Your Six]

Westjet currently only goes to one of our hubs, LAX. That is the only current point of connection for any codeshare passengers, and only cities that come to mind other than Hawaiian cities are Sydney, Australia and Tokyo, Japan (NRT and HND) via LAX. That's it. They don't fly to ATL, JFK, MSP, DTW, MEM, or SEA.

OYS

 

[IBNAV8R]

Not to worry. Why fret over JUST ONE CITY?

 

[Ky.BrownBourbn]

Westjet currently only goes to one of our hubs, LAX. That is the only current point of connection for any codeshare passengers, and only cities that come to mind other than Hawaiian cities are Sydney, Australia and Tokyo, Japan (NRT and HND) via LAX. That's it. They don't fly to ATL, JFK, MSP, DTW, MEM, or SEA.

OYS

Until the Canucks figure out that you can go to MCO and catch a flight to ATL (or Elsewhere) for $10 cdn less, then it starts...Yes, they fly to MCO, as well as multiple other places you fly...It doesn't neccessarily have to be a hub.
KBB

 

[GuppyWN]

Westjet currently only goes to one of our hubs, LAX. That is the only current point of connection for any codeshare passengers, and only cities that come to mind other than Hawaiian cities are Sydney, Australia and Tokyo, Japan (NRT and HND) via LAX. That's it. They don't fly to ATL, JFK, MSP, DTW, MEM, or SEA.

OYS

You're in denial bro.

Gup

 

[BILL LUMBERG]

Gup is right.....(sorry I said that):laugh: Just kidding Gup.....

Richard never met a codeshare he didn't like........and once again, we get marginalized.

 

[On Your Six]

You're in denial bro.

Gup

I just stated where they currently fly to, I didn't give an opinion on what they may or may not do. I do know they left you guys in the dust and chose Delta because the better worldwide connections. So now you only have the Volaris codeshare and absolutely no feed to or from Canada, and that is fact again, not opinion. You actually need to worry more about your own internal affairs with your "bro's" at Airtran. Your name on here should be "Cleopatra" since you seem to be the Queen of Denial.....


OYS

 

[On Your Six]

Not to worry. Why fret over JUST ONE CITY?

You can either make a blanket statement that shows your own ignorance, or you can get the facts and monitor where they go and make sure there is compliance with a codeshare. Will ALPA be watching? We can only hope.


OYS

 

[GuppyWN]

I do know they left you guys in the dust and chose Delta because the better worldwide connections. So now you only have the Volaris codeshare and absolutely no feed to or from Canada, and that is fact again, not opinion. You actually need to worry more about your own internal affairs with your "bro's" at Airtran. Your name on here should be "Cleopatra" since you seem to be the Queen of Denial.....


OYS

...... and you think I'm sad that Westjet dumped us? I LOVE it! I think it's Gary being protected from himself! I daydream about Volaris doing the same.

I am in no way in denial about Airtran. I think it has potential to be the worst thing that ever happened to Southwest. It also has potential to work out without the drama I foresee.

Gup

 

[Moustache]

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I am in no way in denial about Airtran. I think it has potential to be the worst thing that ever happened to Southwest. It also has potential to work out without the drama I foresee.

Gup

Nice, covered all your bases there!!!

 

[Full of LUV]

I see the Delta pilots have a real handle on codeshare, too.

Gup

Well, this isn't a codeshare, it's an interline agreement. Actually pretty big difference. This means you can book tix through each others websites. This will be more important in the future if the industry continues on track of divorcing itself with the likes of expedia and orbitz.

 

[GuppyWN]

It's called "ticket distribution" and I'm very familiar with the term. It's pig latin for "codeshare that's not called codeshare that takes your pilots jobs."

Bottom line, it sucks and there is nothing positive from a pilot perspective that can come from it. We are all afflicted. Even the mighty SWA.

Gup