Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet appears unfazed by the highly-scrutinized delay in the launch of its planned codeshare with Southwest, assuring investors both carriers maintain regular contact and remain committed to expanding their partnership.

Southwest pushed for a delay of the codeshare introduction originally planned for later this year in order to pursue unspecified short-term revenue opportunities.

During an investor event today WestJet chief executive officer Sean Durfy said he has been in regular contact with Southwest chief executive Gary Kelly, who plans to visit WestJet next week.

Durfy explains Southwest has to “get its house in order” domestically before “they deploy this strategy [the codeshare]”.

Emphasizing that all aviation industry participants are pressed in the current environment, especially in the US, Durfy cautions, “Let’ not read too much into this [the delay].”

WestJet’s chief executive says the

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