Canadian leisure carrier WestJet announced today (18 November), that it would restore service to Glasgow Airport in the summer of 2026 with a seasonal service to Toronto.
The service which will commence operations in May will operate 4 times per week with WestJets Boeing 737 MAX8 aircraft equipped with 174 seats (12 premium, 162 economy).
The introduction of this route means Toronto will be the only route between Scotland and North America which has two airlines on it, with Air Transat providing 6 weekly flights next summer as well.
Flight WS64 will depart Toronto at 2205 arriving into Glasgow the following morning at 0940, with flights every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Flight WS65 will depart Glasgow at 1100 and arrive into Toronto at 1100 every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Flights will operate between Friday May 15th and Friday September 18th 2026 based on Toronto departures.
Airline and Airport Comments
“We are thrilled to welcome WestJet back to Glasgow Airport with its direct Toronto service. Glasgow Airport has a close affinity with WestJet, due to the fact it was the first UK airport the airline ever operated from when it first touched down back in 2015.
“The airline’s decision to re-establish this route highlights its confidence in the Glasgow market and demonstrates the strong demand that clearly exists from both leisure and business passengers for transatlantic connectivity. It also underlines our commitment to delivering key routes and services for our passengers and with Glasgow playing host to the Commonwealth Games next year, the timing of this announcement couldn’t be better.”
Matt Hazlewood – Chief Commerical Officer of AGS Airports
Furthermore, WestJet Chief Executive Alex von Hoenbroech added;
“Bolstered by our growing fleet of MAX aircraft, WestJet is pleased to deliver a suite of new global destinations that are uniquely suited to our strategy. The MAX’s long-haul range can connect Eastern Canada to rich cultural destinations that guests want to travel to, and we are proud to be the airline that takes them there.
“Toronto Pearson International airport serves as a natural connector for international travel, and we look forward to the two-way travel opportunities that will come from one of WestJet’s biggest investments in the region.”
Alex von Hoenbroech – WestJet Chief Executive Officer
Glasgow – Toronto Capacity
Since the Covid pandemic passenger numbers between the two cities have been on the decline, with a decline of 11,965 passengers between the end of 2022 and the end of 2024.
When combined with Air Transat, the number of seats available in the Glasgow to Toronto market will increase by 27.47%, with 86,248 seats being available across both carriers – for those interested Air Transat will have 60,496 seats and WestJet 25,752.
George Nugent Travels 