WestJet celebrated the launch of its new route between Calgary and Amsterdam with the 8:55 p.m. MT departure of WS20, on the airline’s 787 Dreamliner (below). Thursday night’s flight was the airline’s first launch of new service to Europe after more than 18 months and marked a significant milestone in WestJet’s commitment to restoring its global network.
WestJet celebrates the inaugural flight of its new route between Calgary and Amsterdam. (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)
WestJet’s new service operates two-times weekly, increasing to three-times weekly on September 9. All flights will be operated on WestJet’s 787 Dreamliner, featuring WestJet’s Business Cabin including lie-flat pods, dining on demand and WestJet’s award-winning caring service.
Details of WestJet’s service between Calgary and Amsterdam:
| Route | Frequency | Start Date |
| Calgary – Amsterdam | 2x weekly | Aug. 5 – Sept. 5, 2021 |
| 3x weekly | Sept. 9 – October 31, 2021 | |
| Amsterdam – Calgary | 2x weekly | Aug. 6 – Sept. 6, 2021 |
| 3x weekly | Sept. 10 – November 1, 2021 |