WestJet of Canada has opened bookings for a new route, connecting Toronto to Dublin, Ireland.
WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 taking off – Image, Westjet via Youtube
The new non-stop seasonal flights are set to operate four times weekly, beginning on 15th May and will increase to daily by 2nd June 2022.
The airline will operate between Toronto-Pearson and Dublin Airport. Planned operation is as follow:
DEPART YYZ 21:10 ARRIVE DUB 08:45+1 DEPART DUB 10:05 ARRIVE YYZ 12:40 Operates Four times a week between 15th May to 1st June Operates Daily between 2nd June to 30th September Booked Equipment: Boeing 737 MAX
The flights will feature the airline’s newly redesigned Premium cabin, which offers new levels of privacy and comfort, including an enhanced inflight dining experience and a wider 2X2 seat configuration. In economy class, it’s the usual 3-3 configuration of Boeing 737 MAX.
Lead-in prices start at C$272 one-way, C$499 return.
In Quotes
John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer said:
“As demand increases, we know travellers are looking for convenient and affordable options for travel between Canada and Europe,”
“As we continue to focus on expanding our network from our Toronto hub where we offer 33 international destinations, these flights will further strengthen business and leisure ties between Canada and Ireland and will increase connectivity between two key market
Vincent Harrison, Dublin Airport, Managing Director adds
“We are delighted to see WestJet’s route network at Dublin Airport expand further with the addition of Toronto – Dublin to complement the existing Halifax and Calgary services. This news is exciting for business and tourism at both ends of the route as it connects Toronto, as the capital of the province of Ontario, with Ireland’s capital city, Dublin. It’s a welcome boost to transatlantic connectivity and great to see another Canadian destination added to our growing Dublin Airport network and to witness the further expansion of WestJet’s operation here in Ireland. We have been working closely with WestJet since 2014 to grow its business and build a substantial base here in Dublin. This new service between Toronto and Dublin further cements the strong and enduring cultural and business ties between our two great countries.
It’s going to be a bit of a bun-fight
The Dublin to Toronto route is going to have some serious traffic over the summer (providing airlines return). Currently, the route is served by Aer Lingus, Air Canada and Air Transat. With WestJet joining, that’s four carriers angling for passengers on that route.
With 174 seats to fill a flight – that’s still a lot of seats to fill per flight, per week once the airline.
For passengers – it offers choice and a passenger experience to suit.
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