# WestJet Launches Free Calgary Stopover Program on International Flights

_Jun 12 19:15_

Tags: WestJet, WestJet Free Calgary Stopover Program, WestJet Rewards, Asia, Calgary, Europe, United Kingdom, loyalty program, policy change, airline

WestJet launched its Free Calgary Stopover Program on June 10, 2026, allowing international flyers to break their journey in Calgary for up to 7 days (Europe) or 21 days (Asia) at no extra airfare cost

## Summary

WestJet and Tourism Calgary announced the launch of the Free Calgary Stopover Program, effective June 10, 2026. The program allows passengers on eligible WestJet international itineraries to add a stopover in Calgary without paying additional airfare. Key details:
- **Eligibility:** Initially focused on travelers from the United Kingdom (London Heathrow, Edinburgh), but underlying rules cover European and Asian itineraries. Must be marketed and operated by WestJet.
- **Stopover Limits:** Up to 7 days for Europe itineraries; up to 21 days for Asia itineraries. Asia itineraries allow up to two stopovers per direction.
- **Booking:** Booked via WestJet's multi-city tool or Tourism Calgary's page. WestJet points can be used for the fare.
- **Benefits:** Includes 19 hotel offers and a Calgary Attractions Pass.
- **Rules:** Single reservation. Baggage on final segment has no second fee. Companion vouchers do not apply to multi-destination bookings with more than two origins/destinations. Canceling remaining segments forfeits their value

## Why it matters

Affects 3 airline programs (Air Canada, Air France-KLM, WestJet). Card-issuer angle via Chase. New route or product — useful for award booking and positioning flights.

## Sources cited

- [Prince of Travel](https://princeoftravel.com/news/westjet-free-calgary-stopover-program) — WestJet Launches a Free Calgary Stopover Program on International Flights

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