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WestJet and Saudia Begin Single-Ticket Service to Jeddah and Riyadh

Passengers can book single-ticket itineraries with through-checked baggage across the new WestJet–Saudia network

A pilot taxis a WestJet Boeing 737-700 plane to a gate after arriving at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Overview

  • The interline partnership took effect June 30 and lets travellers check in once for connecting WestJet and Saudia flights.
  • Joint itineraries feature through-checked baggage and unified ticketing for seamless travel across both carriers.
  • The deal opens single-connection access to Jeddah via Toronto and extends service options to Jeddah and Riyadh from London and Paris.
  • WestJet chief commercial officer John Weatherill says the agreement will strengthen inbound tourism and business travel links.
  • WestJet’s 200-aircraft fleet serving over 100 destinations globally will integrate with Saudia’s Middle East network to expand connectivity.