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WestJet and Icelandair Announce the Launch of a New Reciprocal Codeshare Partnership

WestJet has today announced the signing of a new reciprocal codeshare agreement with Icelandair that will connect guests from Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg via Keflavik to destinations across Icelandair’s European network.


WestJet and Icelandair Sign Reciprocal Codeshare Agreement at 2026 IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Courtesy WestJet / CNW
WestJet and Icelandair Sign Reciprocal Codeshare Agreement at 2026 IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Courtesy WestJet / CNW

On Monday (June 8, 2026), from the 2026 IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Rio de Janeiro, WestJet announced the signing of a new reciprocal codeshare agreement with Icelandair, 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. Subject to regulatory approval, WestJet guests will be able to seamlessly access over 10 destinations across Europe via a convenient Icelandair connection at Keflavík International Airport (KEF).  Likewise, Icelandair’s guests will enjoy seamless one-stop connectivity to a range of Canadian cities across WestJet's domestic network.


In Monday’s announcement, WestJet’s EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, John Weatherill, said,


“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.  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.”


Also commenting on the new codeshare agreement, Icelandair’s President and CEO, Bogi Nils Bogason, 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 start direct service to Keflavik (KEF) from Edmonton and Winnipeg, and due to popular demand, WestJet’s seasonal summer service 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.



Source: WestJet / CNW

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