Air India Forges Strategic Interline Partnership with WestJet to Revolutionize Indo-North American Connectivity
Air India announces a strategic interline partnership with WestJet on April 17, 2026, to enhance connectivity between India and North America. The single-ticket program links Toronto and Vancouver to 31 cities across Canada and the US, including Los Angeles and Montreal. Chief Commercial Officer Nipun Aggarwal highlights improved baggage handling and seamless travel for global passengers.
Under the terms of this partnership, Air India guests arriving in Toronto or Vancouver can now access onward connections via WestJet to 17 Canadian cities and 14 destinations across the United States. The Canadian network includes Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Winnipeg, Halifax, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Kelowna, St. John’s, Prince George, Victoria, Fort St. John, Terrace, Cranbrook, Comox, and Nanaimo. For those heading to the United States, the partnership opens doors to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Detroit, Orlando, Phoenix, Tampa, Nashville, Las Vegas, San Diego, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Springs, Santa Ana, and Fort Myers. Furthermore, specific Canadian destinations such as Halifax, Calgary, and St. John’s can be reached through Air India’s select European gateways, including Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow, and London Gatwick.
Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer of Air India, emphasized the critical nature of this expansion, noting that Canada remains a vital market for the airline due to robust person-to-person ties and flourishing trade between the two nations. By partnering with WestJet, Air India is simplifying the North American travel experience by providing guests with coordinated baggage logistics, the convenience of a single ticket, and an expansive array of destination options. This alliance marks a significant milestone in international aviation, ensuring that the growing demand for travel between India and the North American continent is met with unprecedented efficiency and expanded geographic reach.

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