WestJet (Calgary) starting on June 15, 2014* will be offering its first trans-Atlantic service from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Dublin, Ireland, with connecting service from several other Canadian destinations.
St. John’s is actually closer to Dublin than Calgary.
Schedule highlights:
| Route | Frequency | Dates^ |
|---|---|---|
| St. John’s – Dublin | Daily | June 15, 2014 to October 5, 2014 |
| Toronto (direct same plane) – Dublin** | Daily | June 15, 2014 to October 5, 2014 |
| Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Hamilton, Kelowna, Montreal, Ottawa, Thunder Bay, Vancouver, Victoria, Winnipeg – Dublin** | Daily | June 15, 2014 to October 5, 2014 |
*Subject to government approval.
^Schedule is subject to change without notice.
**Available daily through connections. Guests flying from Toronto will stop in St. John’s but will have the same plane to Dublin.
Copyright Photo: Ton Jochems/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 737-8CT WL C-GKWA (msn 39089) arrives in Las Vegas.
WestJet: 
Great story Bruce never saw that coming. What aircraft do you think they will use? North American 757’s on lease or can the 737NG go that distance. Or might this pave the way for a 737-900ER order? I think they can do it. Looking forward to more news
Oliver
It caught me by surprise too Oliver. The press release did not mention any aircraft type but I believe the 737NGs will be able to handle it. Going west may occasionally require a tech stop when the headwinds are stronger.
Have a good weekend.
Bruce
Maybe a stop halfway in Iceland or Greenland? However there is an Air Canada seasonal flight from St Johns YYT to London Heathrow operated by an A319. If Airbus can do it Boeing can too
You too
Oliver