CALGARY — WestJet has signed a deal to serve McDonald’s coffee aboard its flights.

The ******* says it will start serving the coffee on a flight from Toronto to Calgary today and expand service across its fleet.

WestJet says it also plans to offer McDonald’s coffee on its regional *******, WestJet Encore.

McDonald’s has been working to improve its coffee in recent years with its McCafe brand.

The deal is similar to other arrangements airlines have struck with coffee companies.

********** serves Second Cup coffee on its flights, while Porter Airlines serves Starbucks coffee in its lounges and on its aircraft.