© 2019 Chad Slattery. Source: WestJet Cargo
WestJet Cargo is hoping to capitalise on the addition of extra weekly bellyhold flights between Calgary and Paris CDG.
WestJet has announced that it will increase the number of times it flies between Calgary and the French capital to five-times-per week in the winter and daily in the summer from last year’s four flights in the winter and five in the summer.
The service is operated using WestJet’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, which offer around 18 tons of cargo capacity per flight.
The route supports a “diverse cargo base” and offers connections to various locations in France and beyond, the carrier said.
Sales agent services – along with value-added services such as business intelligence – will be provided by ECS Group.
Kirsten de Bruijn, executive vice president of cargo at WestJet, said: “Our expansion into European markets through the Paris hub is a key part of our growth strategy. ECS Group’s technological support and network have been indispensable in enhancing our service capabilities, allowing us to pursue new opportunities in additional European countries.”
Earlier this year, WestJet outlined its plans to target digital investments in cargo as well as network and product expansion following the launch of freighter operations last year.
The Canada-based combination carrier’s will launch a new website this year “in anticipation of a shift towards more self-service options”.
It also plans to launch new digital partnerships with the possible addition of its capacity to a digital marketplace.
On network, the airline is adding a bellyhold flight to Seoul in May and will upgrade its Narita service to a year-round operation.
WestJet eyes digital developments in 2024
