Flights to Glasgow scrapped by major airline in 'difficult decision'

WestJet’s transatlantic flights between Halifax and Europe have been temporarily suspended for summer.

Flights to Glasgow from Halifax, Canada scrapped by major airline WestJet in ‘difficult decision’ iStock

Canadian airline WestJet has announced it has scrapped some of its flights to Glasgow.

The airline’s transatlantic flights between Halifax and Europe have been temporarily suspended for summer 2023 which includes flights from the Nova Scotian capital to Glasgow.

London Gatwick, Dublin and Paris are also affected by the move.

The announcement on Monday, January 30, came as a result of “capacity constraints impacting the aviation ecosystem,” the carrier said, and due to  WestJet’s “strategic decision to suspend transatlantic flying from select Canadian cities.”

John Weatherill, WestJet Group executive vice-president and chief commercial officer, said: “Halifax remains an integral part of our network and we understand this is disappointing news for our guests and the local community.

“As we continue to responsibly balance our schedule alongside operational requirements, capacity constraints and the deployment of our aircraft across Canada, we are making these difficult decisions now to enable us to re-position our investments to best serve the province for years to come.”

STV News is now on WhatsApp

Get all the latest news from around the country

Follow STV News
Follow STV News on WhatsApp

Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

WhatsApp channel QR Code