WESTJET, CHINA SOUTHERN MOVE TO CODESHARE

WestJet has entered into a codeshare agreement with China Southern Airlines (CZ), which will now begin marketing and distributing WestJet-operated flights. The “CZ”code is on select WestJet flights connecting between Vancouver and Edmonton, Kelowna, Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg, Prince George, Calgary, Toronto and Regina. “WestJet and China Southern Airlines have had an interline agreement since March 2012 and we are very pleased to see this evolve into a codeshare,”said Chris Avery, vice-president, Network Planning, Alliances, and Corporate Development. “We remain committed to partnering with top-quality airlines as part of our airline partnership strategy and we look forward to welcoming new code-share guests on board our WestJet flights.””Our new codeshare agreement with WestJet will enhance the value and customer service China Southern Airlines provides to our passengers while also contributing to our growth strategy,”said Zhao Xiaosong, SVP, International Affairs and Alliances of China Southern Airlines. “For example, our Vancouver flights increased to daily service beginning June 18. Ultimately, this partnership will allow us to provide more products and choices to all our passengers, and enhance our influence in the Sino – Canada market.”This is the 10th codeshare agreement for WestJet. (http://www.westjetcom)