WestJet and Qatar Airways have signed a reciprocal codeshare partnership linking Canada's domestic network with the Qatar Airways hub in Doha. Announced October 26, 2026, the deal lets travelers book both carriers on one ticket, with coordinated connections, through-checked baggage and WestJet Rewards earning across the full itinerary.

How does the WestJet and Qatar Airways codeshare work?

In the first phase, WestJet places its code on Qatar Airways' non-stop Toronto-Doha and Montreal-Doha flights. Qatar Airways places its code on selected WestJet flights from Toronto and Montreal. WestJet said it plans a later phase that would extend its code to destinations beyond Doha.

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Which Canadian cities gain new connections?

Qatar Airways passengers arriving in Toronto or Montreal can connect onward to 11 Canadian destinations, according to the airline, including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, St. John's and Winnipeg. WestJet guests gain their first codeshare access to Doha, and from there to a Qatar Airways network of more than 170 business and leisure destinations, such as New Delhi, Nairobi, Singapore and Jeddah.

The partnership coincides with Qatar Airways raising its Canadian frequency from 12 to 14 weekly flights from October 25, 2026, with daily service to both Toronto and Montreal. WestJet's John Weatherill said the carriers have worked together for more than a decade.

What should travelers watch next?

Details on fares and which specific WestJet domestic routes carry the Qatar code have not been disclosed. The promised beyond-Doha phase has no announced timeline. Travelers heading to the Gulf or South Asia should compare single-ticket codeshare itineraries with separate bookings, since one ticket generally means protected connections if a flight is delayed.

FAQ

What is a codeshare partnership?

It is an agreement in which one airline sells seats on flights operated by another, so passengers can travel on a single ticket across both networks.

Do codeshare passengers earn WestJet Rewards?

Yes. WestJet says guests on codeshare itineraries can earn WestJet Rewards on their full journey.