WestJet announces new interline partnership agreement with Saudia

Canadian carrier WestJet has announced that it is widening its international collaborations by signing a new interline partnership with the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saudia. Under the terms of the new agreement, WestJet passengers will be able to gain single-connection access to multiple points in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the first time, as well as seamless onward connections via the Saudia network through its gateways in Jeddah and Riyadh.

Through WestJet’s regular flights to London-Heathrow and Paris-Charles de Gaulle from Canada, onward connections with Saudia are available to book on a single travel itinerary under the interline agreement. Access to Jeddah via Toronto-Pearson Airport, as well as both Jeddah and Riyadh from London Heathrow and Paris Charles-de-Gaulle, will all be possible routings under the new deal.

Under the interline agreement, passengers can now book a single ticket with a connected itinerary between WestJet and Saudia’s networks with single point check-in and through-checked bags. The agreement was signed by Arved von zur Muehlen, Chief Commercial Officer at Saudia, and John Weatherill, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer at WestJet.

WestJet“An interline partnership with Saudia marks a major step forward in expanding global connectivity for our guests,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. “This agreement not only provides WestJet guests with seamless single-connection access to Saudia’s extensive global network but also strengthens inbound tourism and business links. Together, WestJet and Saudia are creating more convenient and diverse travel options for guests on both sides, fostering stronger connections and collaboration across continents.”

Arved von zur Muehlen, Chief Commercial Officer at Saudia, said, “We value the partnership with WestJet, it reflects Saudia’s commitment to offer our guests more destinations through key international gateways. Canada is now closer than ever, and we are also offering a seamless journey for travellers from Canada to explore Saudi Arabia and experience its unique culture, heritage, and hospitality.”

Wulandari Wulandari / ShutterstockThis new agreement with Saudia marks the latest development of WestJet’s global partnerships in 2025. While these have largely been with carriers in the SkyTeam alliance members, this has not always been the case. In June 2025, the Calgary-based airline announced a new interline agreement with SAS Scandinavian Airlines, as well as expansions on existing agreements and codeshares with Aeromexico, Air France-KLM, and Virgin Atlantic.

Additionally, in a landmark moment for the carrier and strengthening its relationship with the SkyTeam alliance even further, WestJet’s owners, Onex Corporation, sold 25% of the airline to fellow SkyTeam members Delta Air Lines, Korean Air (KL), and Air France-KLM in May 2025. Many analysts are predicting that with the airline moving ever closer to SkyTeam, its full integration into the alliance seems almost inevitable.  

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