Delta, WestJet strike joint venture deal

Delta Air Lines announced Wednesday it has struck an agreement for a joint venture with Canadian carrier WestJet.

The deal, if approved by the companies' boards and regulatory authorities, would deepen a partnership between the two carriers. Delta and WestJet have had a code-share marketing partnership since 2012.

Under the joint venture, Delta and WestJet would coordinate their flight schedules between the U.S. and Canada.

Check back on MyAJC.com as this story develops for more about WestJet and what the deal will mean for Delta customers.

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