Glasgow Airport: WestJet announces return to Glasgow Airport with launch of direct flights to Toronto in 2026
Key Points
- 1WestJet will resume operations at Glasgow Airport in 2026 with direct flights to Toronto.
- 2The route will be serviced four times a week using Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
- 3This marks WestJet's return to Glasgow since 2022, strengthening ties between Scotland and Canada.
- 4The new route aims to boost tourism and business opportunities between the two countries.
- 5WestJet's investment is part of a larger strategy to expand its international connectivity through Toronto Pearson Airport.
WestJet is set to resume operations at Glasgow Airport in 2026, launching direct flights to Toronto Pearson International Airport. The inaugural flight is scheduled for May 15, with WestJet operating four weekly services using its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This marks WestJet's return to Glasgow since 2022, strengthening ties between Scotland and Canada. The Toronto route will provide access to North America's fifth-largest city and onward connectivity across Canada via WestJet's network.
Canada is a significant tourism market for Scotland, with visitors spending £135 million in 2024. Approximately 4.8 million Canadians claim Scottish ancestry, highlighting the strong cultural and historic connections between the two countries. AGS Airports' Chief Commercial Officer, Matt Hazlewood, expressed excitement about welcoming WestJet back, noting the airline's history as the first to operate from Glasgow Airport in 2015.
WestJet's CEO, Alex von Hoenbroech, emphasized that the airline's growing fleet of MAX aircraft enables the connection between Eastern Canada and cultural destinations. Toronto Pearson International Airport will serve as a connector for international travel. Glasgow City Council Leader Susan Aitken highlighted the direct service to Toronto as great news for Glasgow, enhancing its global connectivity and raising its profile across North America.
The Glasgow Chamber of Commerce sees the new route as a reflection of growing confidence in the city, strengthening its reputation as an international destination for business, tourism, and culture. WestJet's announcement is part of its largest investment in Eastern Canada, with Toronto Pearson serving as a major hub for international connectivity. The Boeing 737 MAX aircraft's long-haul range opens up new opportunities for travel between Scotland and Canada.
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