WestJet expands its transatlantic network with the start of its non-stop flights between Halifax and Edinburgh, the airline’s third route in the Scottish capital. The airline will provide more than 12,000 seats for this summer season between Canada and Scotland.
Flight WS46 was operated in a Boeing 737 MAX 8 registered C-FEWJ, which took off from Halifax-Stanfield International Airport at 23:10 local time on June 20 and landed at Edinburgh Airport at 08:18 the following day, after five hours and eight minutes.
Flight schedule
- Halifax – Edinburgh Flight WS 46 YHZ 22:35 – EDI 08:10+1 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
- Edinburgh – Halifax Flight WS 45 EDI 09:35 – YHZ 11:41 Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Flights are operated on Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with 174 seats in two classes: 12 Premium Economy and 162 Economy.
WestJet flight schedule to Edinburgh
- Halifax: three weekly flights on Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
- Calgary: four weekly flights on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
- Toronto-Pearson: daily flights on Boeing 737 MAX 8.
«This flight further solidifies our position as Canada’s leading leisure airline and is another milestone in our commitment to enhance Atlantic Canada’s business and leisure ties through air connectivity. With today’s inaugural service, we are delighted to further strengthen the connection between Halifax and Edinburgh as we continue to expand strategic air access throughout the region,» said Andrew Gibbons, WestJet’s Vice President, External Affairs.
WestJet’s transatlantic offering from Halifax
- Edinburgh: three weekly flights.
- Dublin: four weekly flights.
- London-Gatwick: four flights weekly.
All WestJet’s European services from Halifax are operated on Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
