WestJet, Air France and KLM Announce Signing of Memorandum of Understanding
CALGARY, PARIS, and AMSTERDAM, Feb. 4 /CNW/ - WestJet, Air France and KLM today announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding to build a new
commercial relationship between the three airlines.
This memorandum of understanding allows the airlines to begin working on
building a code-sharing agreement in late 2009 or early 2010. Prior to this,
the carriers will contemplate additional opportunities including an interline
agreement, namely acceptance of each other's e-tickets, and through check-in
of baggage and passengers, technology permitting. Possibilities for future
frequent flyer program cooperation will be explored as well.
A code-sharing agreement would involve the Canadian gateways of Calgary,
Montréal, Toronto and Vancouver where guests of the three airlines would
connect with each other's networks.
This memorandum of understanding is another step in WestJet's strategy to
increase connectivity, bringing additional travellers to its network as well
as offering more access for its guests to new destinations.
Dr. Hugh Dunleavy, Executive Vice President, Commercial Distribution,
commented, "We are very pleased with this announcement today. This memorandum
of understanding marks the successful execution of the next step in our
strategic plan. We are proud to have strategic partners in Air France and KLM
who share our values and our focus on the guest. They will be excellent
partners and will provide our guests with the opportunity to seamlessly travel
across their networks."
For Air France and KLM, it is a great opportunity to strengthen their
position in services to Canada and increase the number of destinations offered
to passengers.
About WestJet
WestJet is Canada's leading high-value low-cost airline offering
scheduled service throughout its 55-city North American and Caribbean network.
Named one of Canada's most admired corporate cultures in 2005, 2006, 2007 and
2008, WestJet pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. WestJet offers increased
legroom, leather seats and live seatback television provided by Bell TV on its
modern fleet of 76 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. With future confirmed
deliveries for an additional 45 aircraft, bringing its fleet to 121 by 2013,
WestJet strives to be the number one choice for travellers.
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CALGARY, PARIS, and AMSTERDAM, Feb. 4 /CNW/ - WestJet, Air France and KLM today announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding to build a new
commercial relationship between the three airlines.
This memorandum of understanding allows the airlines to begin working on
building a code-sharing agreement in late 2009 or early 2010. Prior to this,
the carriers will contemplate additional opportunities including an interline
agreement, namely acceptance of each other's e-tickets, and through check-in
of baggage and passengers, technology permitting. Possibilities for future
frequent flyer program cooperation will be explored as well.
A code-sharing agreement would involve the Canadian gateways of Calgary,
Montréal, Toronto and Vancouver where guests of the three airlines would
connect with each other's networks.
This memorandum of understanding is another step in WestJet's strategy to
increase connectivity, bringing additional travellers to its network as well
as offering more access for its guests to new destinations.
Dr. Hugh Dunleavy, Executive Vice President, Commercial Distribution,
commented, "We are very pleased with this announcement today. This memorandum
of understanding marks the successful execution of the next step in our
strategic plan. We are proud to have strategic partners in Air France and KLM
who share our values and our focus on the guest. They will be excellent
partners and will provide our guests with the opportunity to seamlessly travel
across their networks."
For Air France and KLM, it is a great opportunity to strengthen their
position in services to Canada and increase the number of destinations offered
to passengers.
About WestJet
WestJet is Canada's leading high-value low-cost airline offering
scheduled service throughout its 55-city North American and Caribbean network.
Named one of Canada's most admired corporate cultures in 2005, 2006, 2007 and
2008, WestJet pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. WestJet offers increased
legroom, leather seats and live seatback television provided by Bell TV on its
modern fleet of 76 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. With future confirmed
deliveries for an additional 45 aircraft, bringing its fleet to 121 by 2013,
WestJet strives to be the number one choice for travellers.
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