Also in Canada, WestJet—Canada’s second-largest airline—recently announced a new interline partnership agreement. This latest partnership is with Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This exciting partnership provides easy and convenient travel choices for our mutual guests. They will naturally connect to Saudia’s large worldwide system. The memorandum represents a milestone achievement in fostering tourism and business connections between Canada and Saudi Arabia.
This collaboration allows passengers to reach Jeddah with only one stop via Toronto. Combined with easy connections from London and Paris to both Jeddah and Riyadh, it makes a great hub. WestJet and Saudia are both prepared to make travelers’ journeys easier. This move will make it even more convenient for passengers looking to Northwestern Middle East and Central Asia.
Benefits of the Partnership
This fresh agreement isn’t happening in a vacuum though — the appetite for travel to Saudi Arabia has never been higher. With WestJet operating over 200 aircraft and serving more than 100 destinations worldwide, the airline is well-positioned to facilitate increased connectivity. The new interline partnership between United and Breeze adds valuable travel options for passengers. It further serves to cement Saudi Arabia as a world-class destination for tourism and business alike.
Of particular concern is the intended impact on inbound tourism. Saudi Arabia is making aggressive moves to diversify its economy and overtly promoting tourism in the process. With WestJet, it’s a smart partnership to lure in visitors from Europe and North America. Travelers from around the world can now experience seamless access to Saudi Arabia’s key cities. This kind of convenience is what allows them to have deep, immersive exposure to the country’s rich cultural heritage.
Strengthening Business Links
Along with improving the flow of tourism between the two countries, the agreement is projected to strengthen business connections between Canada and Saudi Arabia. As bilateral relations continue to expand, so does the demand for convenient travel options that meet the needs of business professionals. The capacity for seamless connections from place to place across the complex of major hubs will be an enabler for convenings, conferences, and other business engagements.
The partnership is a natural fit with WestJet’s strategy to continue expanding its international reach and offer customers more choice. By working with Saudia, WestJet is making history and building an important bridge to cultivating even greater economic connections between our two countries.
Future Opportunities
Looking ahead
Besides the immediate beneficial impacts on customers, this interline partnership creates interesting possibilities going forward—for both airlines. Joint marketing might materialize, with cooperative campaigns touting new travel packages available that would showcase neighboring attractions including Saudi Arabia. On top of that, deeper collaborations could improve riders’ experiences with better services while in transit.
Together, this partnership represents dedication from both parties to raise the bar on accessibility and fostering cultural exchange. As travel restrictions ease globally, both WestJet and Saudia are poised to benefit from increased passenger flow and enhanced service offerings.
