Are you planning to head to Calgary, Alberta next July for the Calgary Stampede?
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport will have a direct flight as it welcomes WestJet Airlines service to Alaska in summer 2025.
The new route will connect Anchorage to Calgary International Airport twice a week starting June 29, and travelers can then fly out of the Calgary hub to many Canadian, US and European destinations. The route appears to be oriented toward tourism, rather than industry, since it is hitting the high months of tourism in Alaska.
Already, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines (through Horizon) provide service from Alaska to Calgary, but with stopovers through Seattle.
“We are thrilled to welcome WestJet’s new service between Anchorage and Calgary. This route strengthens our connection to Canada, offering travelers more convenience and opportunities to explore everything both Anchorage and Calgary have to offer,” said Angie Spear, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport director.
The ANC-YYC route will operate twice weekly, from June 29 through Sept. 7, 2025, with schedules designed to align with peak summer travel demand and provide smooth connections through WestJet’s Calgary hub, the director’s office said.
While Anchorage has a population of about 286,075, Calgary has a metropolitan population of 1,680,000 making it the fifth-largest metro area and third-largest city in Canada.
OMG(!!!) … They have great Steak Houses in Calgary.