Following the incredible success of WestJet’s 2024 direct St. John’s-London Gatwick route, more progress is being made on the province’s international connectivity. This morning, the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, joined representatives from the St. John’s International Airport Authority and WestJet to celebrate the extension of the direct flight to London-Gatwick through to 2027, as well as two additional direct European routes: Dublin, Ireland, and Paris, France.

In partnership with the Provincial Government, the St. John’s International Airport Authority has entered into an agreement with WestJet to operate the London-Gatwick flight four days per week, the Dublin flight two days per week, and the Paris flight one day per week. From May until October, Newfoundland and Labrador will have direct access to Europe seven days per week.

Air transportation is critical for connections to global and domestic markets, tourism, business and trade and for driving economic growth. Air access remains a top priority of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and work continues with all airport and airline partners.

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“This is a game-changer. From May to October, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will have direct access to Europe seven days per week. These are connections we helped facilitate, connections that help create tremendous opportunities for our province. Thank you to our partners at the St. John’s International Airport Authority and WestJet for their enthusiastic commitment to collaborating with our government.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

“Working alongside the St. John’s International Airport Authority and WestJet, we continue to make significant strides to enhance air access for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. Air travel is crucial for our tourism, hospitality and travel sectors, and a large percentage of visitors to the province arrive by air, driving vital economic growth. I value our strong working relationships with our airport and airline partners and look forward to continuing to improve air access to our province.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

“With expanded non-stop service to London-Gatwick, the return of service to Dublin, and a brand-new destination in Paris, YYT has become a true gateway to Europe and key entry point into North America. These routes build on the success of last summer’s transatlantic service and reinforces our commitment to providing passengers with convenient access to key European destinations. We thank the Provincial Government for their ongoing efforts and advocacy to support air access, and WestJet for their valued partnership and continued commitment to St. John’s.”
Dennis Hogan
St. John’s International Airport Authority

“We know how critical transatlantic connectivity is to St. John’s — not only for those seeking a vacation abroad, but also for boosting the province’s inbound tourism and supporting economic growth. Introducing new service to Paris, returning direct service to Dublin, while enhancing connections to London is a direct response to the valuable feedback from the community and we’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone with our government and industry partners. This announcement reflects WestJet’s continued commitment to the St. John’s community and our ongoing investments in the region.”
Andy Gibbons
Vice-President of External Affairs, WestJet

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