The agreement starts on Monday 31 March, boosting cargo capacity from eastern Canada across Virgin’s network via London Heathrow Airport.
The BSA will strengthen trade links between Canada and key destinations across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
WestJet Cargo will sell capacity on Virgin Atlantic’s flights from Toronto to London, which have up to 20 tonnes of cargo capacity.
Shipments from Toronto will move under a WestJet Cargo air waybill starting 838.
Kirsten de Bruijn, Executive Vice President of WestJet Cargo, says, “It’s a natural synergy with the same ground handling in both Toronto Pearson International and London Heathrow. We have a super team based in Toronto who are eager to make this commercial partnership a success for both carriers.”
Nick Diesel, Managing Director of Virgin Atlantic Cargo, adds, “We’re thrilled to further enhance our commercial partnership with WestJet, leveraging their longstanding cargo expertise in the Canadian marketplace. This collaboration will ensure our customers across the region will have seamless access and added capacity throughout Virgin Atlantic’s global network.”