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WestJet Welcomes Spring With $29 Sale on Western Triangle Flights

Airline offers one-way $29 fare for guests travelling between Calgary,
Edmonton and Abbotsford on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays

CALGARY, April 30 /CNW/ - In celebration of spring, WestJet (TSX:WJA)
today announced a one-day $29 springtime airfare sale for guests travelling
within the western triangle. Guests travelling between Calgary, Edmonton and
Abbotsford can take advantage of the $29 fare by booking on April 30, 2008,
for travel until June 24, 2008. As part of this sale, the airline is also
offering $129 airfare for guests travelling between Abbotsford and Toronto
before June 24, 2008.
"We are excited to welcome spring with one of our ever-popular and fun
sales," said Bob Cummings, WestJet's Executive Vice-President of Guest
Experience and Marketing. "WestJet values the loyalty of our Western Canadian
guests. With summer travel on the horizon, we look forward to continuing our
terrific service and our fun low-fare sales that celebrate our WestJet
culture. These sales not only reward our devoted guests but encourage people
who have not yet flown with WestJet to give us a try. As a result, over 90 per
cent of new guests become repeat guests and recommend us to their friends and
associates."
As part of this springtime sale, WestJet will also offer other low fares
on western routes for travel until June 24, 2008.

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Route Sale fare
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Calgary - Edmonton $29 Mon, Tues, Sat ($49 on select other flights
other days)
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Calgary - Abbotsford $29 Mon, Tues, Sat ($49 on select other flights
other days)
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Edmonton - Abbotsford $29 Mon, Tues, Sat ($49 on select other flights
other days)
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Calgary - Vancouver $49 Mon, Tues, Sat
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Edmonton - Vancouver $49 Mon, Tues, Sat
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Toronto - Abbotsford $129 Mon, Tues, Sat
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The small print: This offer is only available for purchase on April 30,
2008, for travel between April 30, 2008, and June 24, 2008, on selected
flights and select days of week in both directions. This offer is combinable
with our other low fares. Seats at these fares are limited and may not be
available on all flights. New bookings only. 100 per cent non-refundable.
Offer combinable with other fares. Flights may not operate on certain days.
All fares shown are one-way. No advance purchase required. Taxes, fees and
surcharges are extra where applicable. Visit westjet.com for more information.
All fares are available online at westjet.com, by calling WestJet at
1-800-538-5696 or through a travel agent.

About WestJet

WestJet is Canada's leading high-value low-cost airline offering
scheduled service throughout its 47-city North American and Caribbean network.
Named Canada's most admired corporate culture in 2005, 2006 and 2007, WestJet
pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. With increased legroom and leather seats
on its modern fleet of 74 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, and live
seatback television provided by Bell ExpressVu, WestJet strives to be the
number one choice for travellers.