WestJet and Air North announce interline agreement

New agreement to make air travel more seamless and affordable for Northern Canadians, providing unmatched connectivity through WestJet's network

Interline will unlock greater opportunity for travel to the Yukon and beyond with Air North, creating new tourism and economic connections within Northern Canada

WestJet and Air North, announced a new interline agreement directly connecting both carrier's networks. Starting July 31, guests can book a single ticket with a connected itinerary between WestJet's global network and the Yukon and Northwest Territories with single point check-in and through-checked bags for connecting itineraries.

"Understanding the criticality of air access for remote communities, and through our shared passion for affordable and accessible air travel, WestJet and Air North are joining forces to deliver the only full large carrier interline agreement to Northern Canada," said Jared Mikoch-Gerke, WestJet Director, Alliances and Airport Affairs. "This interline agreement will redefine air travel to the Yukon and the Northwest Territories from WestJet's expansive network, igniting important new tourism and business travel opportunities. It will also unlock more seamless access for education, medical and cargo services to reach remote communities." 

"Safe, affordable, and seamless air travel is a necessity rather than a luxury for northerners. This interline agreement will provide enhanced access to and from the rest of the world for Yukoners and for visitors to the Yukon and are confident that, by doing so, it will provide significant benefits for Yukoners, for visitors to the Yukon and for Air North and WestJet," said Joe Sparling, CEO, Air North, Yukon's Airline.

Aviation Capital Group delivers a Boeing 737-800 to Yukon’s Airline - Air North,

Leasing giant Aviation Capital Group has confirmed the delivery of one Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory Canada-based Air North, Yukon’s Airline. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Air North as a new customer for ACG and look forward to participating in the airline’s almost 50-year history by providing important air transportation to the Yukon Territory residents and visitors,” said Alan Mangels, Vice President of Marketing for ACG.

“With today’s increasing focus on the environment, moving ahead to Next Generation Boeing 737’s is a significant step for us. Passengers will be impressed by the contemporary, comfortable cabin, and the fuel efficiency and other cost savings will help us to deliver a great product at a fair price for years to come,” said Joseph Sparling, CEO and co-founder of Air North.

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