By Skies Magazine | May 13, 2015 Estimated reading time 2 minutes, 7 seconds.
A WestJet Boeing 737-700, outfitted with a new tartan design takes off.
WestJet has introduced a new paint scheme on one of its jets to promote a new European operation to Glasgow, Scotland. The characteristic tartan design incorporates the airline’s teal, green, and blue colours on the tail of one on its Boeing 737-700s which will be flying the Glasgow route.
The daily non-stop route will launch from Halifax, N.S., to Glasgow on May 29 and will originate in Toronto for one-stop flights. The flights will be operated throughout the summer season until Oct. 24.
WestJet introduced transatlantic service in 2014 with flights between St. Johns, N.L., and Dublin, Ireland. WestJet will also be introducing its first widebody planes in July, with the arrival of Boeing 767-300ERs.
WestJet will fly non-stop from Halifax to Glasgow this summer.
“This year’s launch of service to Dublin has proved popular with existing transatlantic flyers and with new guests alike, thanks to market growth driven by drastically reduced fares,” said Bob Cummings, WestJet executive vice-president, sales, marketing and guest experience. “Increased European operational and marketing experience is important as we count the months until four Boeing 767-300ERW aircraft join our fleet to further grow our network.”
Westjet currently flies over 100 Boeing 737 Next Generation variants: 737-600, -700, and -800. It also operates Bombardier Q400s on its Encore regional feeder subsidiary.
