WestJet adds transborder routes from Calgary for next summer
New Calgary departures widen options for Western Canadian travellers chasing US connections.
WestJet has confirmed new transborder routes from Calgary for next summer, adding frequency on leisure-heavy corridors.\n\nFor Canadian travellers, the addition matters most for WestJet Rewards members based in Alberta, where connecting through a US hub previously meant a detour via Vancouver or Toronto.\n\nExpect introductory fares as the routes load into the schedule.
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