[MacLac]

A friend of mine just returned from a jaunt to Reykjavik via YYC() and holy moly was it expensive - several hundred bucks for one of the lagoon complexes, airbnb through the roof, food and car rental as well.....is it worth it?

 

[Mackwin]

A friend of mine just returned from a jaunt to Reykjavik via YYC() and holy moly was it expensive - several hundred bucks for one of the lagoon complexes, airbnb through the roof, food and car rental as well.....is it worth it?

KEF is a destination in itself of course. However it's also a major connection point as a gateway to Europe. I suspect at least half the people flying this route will use it as such.

 

[Payd1964]

1x weekly is better than nothing. My assumption is that they're just testing the water and will increase frequencies after either bookings pick up or if it performs well this summer.
YEG-GLA is possible like discussed yesterday, but it would make sense if that showing up in the system was a glitch along with YYC-GLA, YWG-GLA, and YVR-DUB/EDI/FCO/BCN showing up. I wouldn't hold my breath for it.

Agree, 8 to 12? flights isn't much. Even two days per week would have been much easier for vacation planning logistics. Westjet must be pretty confident this won't hurt their YYC KEF route, however if it does then I can't see them continuing it.

 

[IanO]

Not to mention it's a good connector hub for much of Europe.

 

[Markyeg]

Glad to have KEF back, even if it’s just 1x weekly, but 2 or 3x weekly would’ve been ideal as it’s hard to plan a trip around 1x and will likely involve a connection either going or coming back.

Also, not as glamorous, but I’d expect to get YXU (London) back when they release their full summer schedule in January. They added YWG-YXU, and I’d assume there’s more demand from YEG than Winnipeg. YXU is a great airport for anyone going to SW Ontario who doesn’t want to deal with Pearson.

 

[Gronk!]

Glad to have KEF back, even if it’s just 1x weekly, but 2 or 3x weekly would’ve been ideal as it’s hard to plan a trip around 1x and will likely involve a connection either going or coming back.

Also, not as glamorous, but I’d expect to get YXU (London) back when they release their full summer schedule in January. They added YWG-YXU, and I’d assume there’s more demand from YEG than Winnipeg. YXU is a great airport for anyone going to SW Ontario who doesn’t want to deal with Pearson.

Just to clarify: you're talking about London, Ontario. Not the real London!

 

[ChazYEG]

Glad to have KEF back, even if it’s just 1x weekly, but 2 or 3x weekly would’ve been ideal as it’s hard to plan a trip around 1x and will likely involve a connection either going or coming back.

Also, not as glamorous, but I’d expect to get YXU (London) back when they release their full summer schedule in January. They added YWG-YXU, and I’d assume there’s more demand from YEG than Winnipeg. YXU is a great airport for anyone going to SW Ontario who doesn’t want to deal with Pearson.

I would kill for a YXU if it means I can connect from Kelowna and not have to deal with flying Pearson.

 

[David A]

Yep, not completely shafted.....

Edmonton YEG - Reykjavik KEF, 1x weekly 737 MAX 8 starting 26JUN26.

WestJet further strengthens Edmonton's global connectivity with new non-stop seasonal service to Iceland beginning this summer

Airline continues to invest in Edmonton's growth with the addition of weekly non-stop service to the European continent EDMONTON, AB, Nov. 18, 2025 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced the addition of...

westjet.mediaroom.com

Yes, I wonder if the distance may have been the factor for not having further destinations. However, hopefully this can also be the start for more direct travel options to Europe from here as I would expect they have good connections to some other parts of Europe.

 

[Glenco]

1 X Weekly for the Summer....

WestJet further strengthens Edmonton's global connectivity with new non-stop seasonal service to Iceland beginning this summer

Airline continues to invest in Edmonton's growth with the addition of weekly non-stop service to the European continent EDMONTON, AB, Nov. 18, 2025 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced the addition of...

westjet.mediaroom.com

Once a week is not a schedule any more than once an hour is a bus schedule.
Global connectivity? Give me a break.

 

[Glenco]

I would kill for a YXU if it means I can connect from Kelowna and not have to deal with flying Pearson.

Pre Covid the Swoop service did very well. I used to monitor the number of people disembarking and I was always amazed.

 

[TAS]

Once a week is not a schedule any more than once an hour is a bus schedule.
Global connectivity? Give me a break.

Agreed. It's something but geesh.

 

[MacLac]

 

[edm13]

I noticed Halifax got flights to a few spots in Europe. How does it make sense for them to have those flights and we don’t really have any? Is it simply a proximity to Europe thing? Just curious

 

[IanO]

I noticed Halifax got flights to a few spots in Europe. How does it make sense for them to have those flights and we don’t really have any? Is it simply a proximity to Europe thing? Just curious

Location/proximity, cruise ships, tourism, new narrow body/ETOPS range.

 

[blue12]

I noticed Halifax got flights to a few spots in Europe. How does it make sense for them to have those flights and we don’t really have any? Is it simply a proximity to Europe thing? Just curious

Halifax is in a perfect location to shuttle passengers across the Atlantic on 737s - it's 100% proximity to Europe.
Edmonton is at a disadvantage where it's both right next to a larger hub airport and too far for most narrowbody aircraft to reach from Europe.