Saudia and WestJet Sign Interline Partnership Agreement
7-23-2025
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Expanding global travel options through Canada
Jeddah, June 30, 2025
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has signed a new interline agreement with WestJet, one of Canada’s leading airlines. The strategic partnership aims to enhance global connectivity across both carriers’ networks and deliver a more seamless travel experience for guests.
The agreement was signed by Arved von zur Muehlen, Chief Commercial Officer at Saudia, and John Weatherill, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer at WestJet, during the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Delhi, India.
Under this new partnership, guests will be able to book a single ticket with a connected itinerary between Saudia and WestJet’s networks, beginning June 16, 2025. This includes single-point check-in and through-checked baggage, providing convenience and efficiency across international journeys. Bookings will be available via travel agents and third-party sales platforms.
The agreement enables Saudia to extend its reach into Canada via WestJet’s hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport, providing access to a broader range of Canadian destinations. All connecting traffic under this partnership will route exclusively through Toronto.
Arved von zur Muehlen, Chief Commercial Officer at Saudia, said: “We value the partnership with WestJet, it reflects Saudia’s commitment to offer our guests more destinations through key international gateways. Canada is now closer than ever, and we are also offering a seamless journey for travelers from Canada to explore Saudi Arabia and experience its unique culture, heritage, and hospitality.”
John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, stated: “An interline partnership with Saudia marks a major step forward in expanding global connectivity for our guests. This agreement not only provides WestJet guests with seamless single-connection access to Saudia’s extensive global network but also strengthens inbound tourism and business links. Together, WestJet and Saudia are creating more convenient and diverse travel options for guests on both sides, fostering stronger connections and collaboration across continents.”
Saudia continues to expand its global network, serving over 100 destinations across four continents. Backed by a modern fleet of 147 aircraft and 118 additional aircraft on order, the airline is strengthening connectivity to and from the Kingdom in line with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives, which include transporting 330 million visitors, attracting 150 million tourists, and connecting to more than 250 destinations by 2030.
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About Saudia
Saudia (Saudia Airlines) is the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Established in 1945, the company has grown to become one of the Middle East’s largest airlines.
Saudia has invested significantly in upgrading its aircraft and currently operates one of the youngest fleet, with 144 aircraft. The airline serves an extensive global route network covering around 100 destinations across four continents, including all 28 domestic airports in Saudi Arabia.
A member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO), Saudia has also been a member airline in SkyTeam, the second largest alliance, since 2012.
Saudia was recently awarded the "World Class Airline 2025" for the fourth consecutive year at The APEX Official Airline Ratings™ awards. Saudia has also advanced 11 places in the Skytrax airlines ranking of the World Best Airlines 2023. The Airline also ranked top among global airlines for best on-time performance (OTP) according to a report by Cirium.
For more information on Saudia, please visit www.saudia.com
About WestJet
WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Following integration with Sunwing in 2025, more than 14,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.
As a major Canadian employer that includes WestJet Airlines, Sunwing Vacations Group and WestJet Cargo, the WestJet Group is Canada’s leading low-cost airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians.
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