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WestJet adds Calgary - Paris flights to network

WestJet Cargo is increasing capacity between Canada and Europe with flights from Calgary to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

The airline will operate five to seven flights a week using CDG as a central hub for connections across Europe using different modes of transport.

ECS Group is providing WestJet Cargo with GSSA services, using its expertise to overcome transportation challenges and optimise cargo routes.

The route has 18 tons of capacity serving locations in France and beyond.

Kirsten de Bruijn, Executive Vice President of Cargo at WestJet, says, “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.”

Jean Ceccaldi, Managing Director of Aero Cargo France, subsidiary of ECS Group, adds, “We're proud to support WestJet Cargo with our Quantum e-quotation system and Apollo business intelligence platform. These tools enable efficient management of cargo capacities and market analysis, supporting WestJet Cargo's goals of technological excellence and enhanced service delivery.”