WestJet celebrated the launch of its new route between Calgary and Amsterdam with the 8:55 p.m. MT departure of WS20, on the airline's 787 Dreamliner. Thursday night's flight was the airline's first launch of new service to Europe after more than 18 months and marked a significant milestone in WestJet's commitment to restoring its global network.

WestJet's new service operates two-times weekly, increasing to three-times weekly on September 9.  All flights will be operated on WestJet's 787 Dreamliner, featuring WestJet's Business Cabin including lie-flat pods, dining on demand and WestJet's award-winning caring service.

In addition, through the airline's expanded codeshare agreement with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, guests now have convenient access via Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport (AMS) to 18 cities across Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Details of WestJet's service between Calgary and Amsterdam: