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Which airline would you recommend for a London to Calgary flight?

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catchingzzzeds · 06/07/2026 17:06

4 adults travelling economy next summer. I haven’t flown long haul for over 20 years and I’m wondering if there’s much difference in comfort between airlines?

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AttilaTheMeerkat · 06/07/2026 17:12

Air Canada.

MyballsareSandy2015 · 06/07/2026 17:13

Not BA .. I did long haul with them last year, first one for a long time and I was stunned how little room we had.

ProfessorLayton1 · 06/07/2026 17:15

Westjet

bestbefore · 06/07/2026 17:17

We used WestJet and it was fine.
Try on Skyscanner or Google Flights for the dates you want and it will tell you who operates the route.

Downdowndownunder · 06/07/2026 17:21

I went klm via schipol and they were great

muststopscrolling · 06/07/2026 17:24

I travel most years to see family in Calgary. I used to use air transat which was part of Canadian Affair. Not sure if they are still flying. I have flown predominantly with Air Canada and found them excellent.

I have used Westjet only on domestic flights in Canada. A good airline also. Little difference in comfort I would say. BA don’t fly to Calgary.

hahabahbag · 06/07/2026 17:27

Any direct flight - you can check legroom online for different airlines but they don’t differ that much. Not many options to Calgary.

catchingzzzeds · 06/07/2026 17:31

Thanks all, I’ll do some more research

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notimagain · 06/07/2026 20:25

Not many options to Calgary

If it's non-stop London- Calgary the OP is after then agreed.

Calgary has been in and out of favour over the years with many european airlines, probably only options non-stop will be Westjet and Air Canada, but happy to be corrected.

GirlsAbroad · 06/07/2026 22:29

West Jet, Air Canada are probably
you’re best direct options. Air Transat also does but I really wouldn’t recommend them its quite budget airline but for long haul - doable but not nearly as comfortable and they’re strict with bags lately

JazzyAmbs · 06/07/2026 23:42

We did Air Canada I can’t remember there being any other choice at the time. It was ok, not as good as a BA or Virgin.

Outtaxed · 06/07/2026 23:44

Remember Air Canada’s motto: we are only happy when you’re unhappy.

Spanglybangles · 08/07/2026 00:25

I’ve flown non stop to Calgary from Edinburgh a few times with WestJet, who are a decent enough airline and it’s always been pretty good. Doing the trip again next week actually.

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