WestJet Cargo Signs Block Space Agreement with Virgin Atlantic

WestJet Cargo announces a Block Space Agreement with Virgin Atlantic from Toronto to London and beyond starting the 31st March.

This year-round partnership boosts cargo capacity between Canada’s East Coast, London, and Virgin Atlantic’s global network. This commercial partnership strengthens trade links between Canada and key destinations across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Virgin Atlantic serves numerous strategic cities from London Heathrow, including DEL, BOM, BLR, JNB, CPT, DXB, RUH, and LOS.

In addition, it signifies the airline’s return to the Canadian cargo market after more than two decades. The airline will leverage WestJet Cargo’s proven expertise to manage and sell this key route.

Starting in late March, WestJet Cargo will sell capacity on Virgin Atlantic’s wide-body flights from Toronto to London. The service will offer up to 20 tons of capacity per day. The partnership offers customers reliable access to WestJet Cargo’s and Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s full suite of services. Both carriers have established a strong track record in these areas. All shipments from Toronto will be moved under a WestJet Cargo Air Waybill (AWB) starting 838.

“Virgin Atlantic’s decision to entrust WestJet Cargo with managing this crucial route is a testament to our deep understanding of the Canadian market and our operational excellence. 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. Our specialized expertise in handling high-value commodities such as pharmaceuticals and valuables ensures that customers receive reliable, top-tier service, all while providing seamless access to Virgin Atlantic’s London service, and beyond” said Kirsten de Bruijn, Executive Vice President of WestJet Cargo.

“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,” said Nick Diesel, Managing Director, Virgin Atlantic Cargo. “Canada is an important market for us, and this partnership enables us to provide cargo solutions that support trade and business growth between Toronto, London and beyond.”

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Virgin Atlantic chose WestJet Cargo for this pivotal commercial partnership due to the carrier’s strong market presence, robust operational capabilities, and specialized handling proficiency. This partnership represents a renewed commitment by Virgin Atlantic to the Canadian cargo market, connecting inbound cargo via its state-of-the-art cargo facility at London Heathrow, and signals a new era of strategic growth and innovation for WestJet Cargo.

With this scalable commercial partnership model, WestJet Cargo is further establishing its role as a key player in the international cargo industry.