A Canadian low-cost airline is to enhance its transatlantic connectivity with Scotland as part of its "robust" summer 2025 network schedule.
Building on the previous season’s momentum, WestJet will kick off its service between Halifax and Edinburgh one month earlier in comparison to the 2024 summer season.
Next year will see the Halifax to Edinburgh route operate three times per week from May 15 to October 14.
WestJet will also return its service between Halifax and Paris next summer for the first time since 2022.
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WestJet said its summer schedule for 2025 features 10 per cent growth network wide and a domestic growth of 12 per cent.
Andy Gibbons, vice-president of external affairs with WestJet, said the announcement underscores the airline's "ongoing commitment to Nova Scotia and our incredible airport partners as we building the city’s leisure network with seamless seasonal connectivity to and from Europe".
He added: "Our comprehensive summer schedule will provide the communities of Nova Scotia with affordable choice and convenience to fulfil their diverse business and leisure travel needs, through an enhanced transatlantic network."
Joyce Carter, President & CEO, Halifax International Airport Authority, added: "We look forward to being the first stop for even more European visitors to our region next summer, strengthening tourism activity and growth.
“Increasing flights to and from Nova Scotia is good for businesses in Halifax and across the province. Local businesses are excited about WestJet adding additional capacity to bring visitors to Halifax from European capitals and from Western Canada to spend their tourism dollars in our province."
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