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Canada, France, Eire, and United Kingdom Linked by WestJet’s New St. John’s Routes
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
WestJet has unveiled its summer season schedule, bringing thrilling developments for vacationers in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. The airline is launching a brand-new direct service to Paris, a major milestone that strengthens the town’s worldwide connectivity.
As well as, WestJet is celebrating the return of its direct flights to Dublin, a extremely anticipated route that reconnects the province’s capital with Eire. Seasonal service to London (Gatwick) will even see an improve, with flights rising from three to 4 occasions weekly beginning April 28, providing much more flexibility for summer season vacationers.
Introduced throughout a neighborhood occasion attended by key stakeholders, these additions reinforce St. John’s place as a rising hub for transatlantic journey, offering locals with enhanced entry to Europe whereas boosting tourism and enterprise alternatives for the area.
“We know how critical transatlantic connectivity is to St. John’s—not only for those seeking a vacation abroad, but also for boosting the province’s inbound tourism and supporting economic growth,” stated Andy Gibbons, WestJet’s Vice-President of Exterior Affairs. “Introducing new service to Paris, returning direct service to Dublin, while enhancing connections to London is a direct response to the valuable feedback from the community and we’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone with our government and industry partners. This announcement reflects WestJet’s continued commitment to the St. John’s community and our ongoing investments in the region.”
St. John’s Summer season Schedule Highlights
RoutePeak Weekly FrequencyStart DateEnd DateSt. John’s – Dublin2x weeklyMay 22October 23St. John’s – London (Gatwick)4x weeklyApril 28October 25St. John’s – Paris1x weeklyMay 18October 19
“With expanded non-stop service to London-Gatwick, the return of service to Dublin, and a brand-new direct route to Paris, today’s WestJet announcement establishes YYT as a gateway to Europe and a key entry point into North America,’ said Dennis Hogan, Chief Executive Officer of the St. John’s International Airport Authority. “Building on the success of last summer’s transatlantic service, this increase directly responds to the strong demand for European travel and further connects Newfoundland and Labrador to the world. We thank WestJet for their valued partnership and continued commitment to YYT and the communities we serve.”
“This route expansion, providing a connection to Europe seven days a week, is a game changer. Newfoundland and Labrador welcomes these international connections; connections that help create tremendous opportunities for our province. I extend my appreciation to WestJet for continuing to work with our government and to the St. John’s International Airport Authority for its dedicated air service development efforts. There is great potential with these routes and I am excited by the possibilities,” stated The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador.
