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WestJet launches more non-stop service from YYC

Airline adds new routes to Terrace and Yellowknife

CALGARY, May 3, 2015 /CNW/ - WestJet today launched new, non-stop daily service between Calgary and Terrace, BC, and between Calgary and Yellowknife, NT.

Flights between Calgary and Terrace will be operated by WestJet Encore's fleet of Canadian-made Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft, while flights between Calgary and Yellowknife will be operated by WestJet's fleet of Boeing Next-Generation 737s.

"WestJet Encore continues to make its mark across Canada with new destinations and routes, increased frequencies, more competition and lower fares," said Ferio Pugliese, Executive Vice-President, WestJet, and President, WestJet Encore. "Our new service to Terrace is made possible by our modern, comfortable, fast and fuel-efficient fleet of Q400 turboprop aircraft that allow us to expand air service for smaller Canadian communities and continue to grow service from our hub in Calgary." 

"Whether commuting to Terrace for work in northwestern British Columbia's strong and developing economy or Yellowknife, the diamond capital of North America, these new non-stop flights will support the economic growth of these two important Canadian regions," said Ferio Pugliese.

"Congratulations to WestJet as they continue to grow their hub at YYC with the introduction of new non-stop service to Yellowknife and Terrace-Kitimat," said Stephan Poirier, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for The Calgary Airport Authority. "As one of Canada's best-served airports, YYC is just one stop from anywhere in the world, ensuring Western Canada can continue to take advantage of our extensive route network."

Details of new non-stop service between Calgary and Terrace:

Route Frequency Departing Arriving Effective
Calgary-Terrace Daily 2:40 p.m. 3:58 p.m. May 3, 2015
Terrace-Calgary Daily 4:40 p.m. 7:49 p.m. May 3, 2015

One-way fares are available starting from:

Departing Arriving Air transportation charges
(ATC)
Taxes,
fees and
charges
Total
one-way
price from
Base fare
from
Other ATC
Calgary Terrace $122.00 $18.00 $45.98 $185.98*
Terrace Calgary $122.00 $18.00 $21.83 $161.83*

*Some restrictions apply. Please see westjet.com for details.

Details of new non-stop service between Calgary and Yellowknife:

Route Frequency Departing Arriving Effective
Calgary-Yellowknife Daily 8:45 p.m. 10:48 p.m. May 3, 2015
Yellowknife-Calgary Daily 6:05 a.m. 8:09 a.m. May 4, 2015

One-way fares are available starting from:

Departing Arriving Air transportation
charges (ATC)
Taxes,
fees and
charges
Total
one-way
price from
Base fare
from
Other ATC
Calgary Yellowknife $128.00 $23.00 $46.53 $197.53*
Yellowknife Calgary $128.00 $23.00 $15.03 $166.03*

*Some restrictions apply. Please see westjet.com for details.

WestJet Encore launched in June 2013, operating 10 departures daily to six destinations with two aircraft and 131 employees. By July 2015, WestJet Encore will offer more than 130 daily departures to more than 30 destinations across Canada with 19 aircraft and approximately 700 employees. With its recently announced expansion into Atlantic Canada, WestJet Encore now serves Canadians from coast to coast.

About WestJet
We are proud to be Canada's most-preferred airline, powered by an award-winning culture of care and recognized as one of the country's top employers. We offer scheduled service to more than 90 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe. Through our regional airline, WestJet Encore, and with partnerships with airlines representing every major region of the world, we offer our guests more than 120 destinations in more than 20 countries. Leveraging WestJet's extensive network, flight schedule and remarkable guest experience, WestJet Vacations delivers affordable, flexible travel experiences with a variety of accommodation options for every guest. Members of our WestJet Rewards program earn WestJet dollars on flights, vacation packages and more. Our members use WestJet dollars towards the purchase of WestJet flights and vacations packages on any day, at any time, to any WestJet destination with no blackout periods  ̶  even on seat sales. For more information about everything WestJet, please visit westjet.com.

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2015 Best Employers in Canada (Aon Hewitt)
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2014 Brands of the Year (Strategy magazine)
2014 Canada's Most Preferred Airline (Ipsos)
2014 Value Airline of the Year (Air Transport World magazine)
2014/2013/2012 Canada's Most Attractive Employer (Randstad)
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2013 Highest equity score: airline, vacation package supplier brands (Harris/Decima EquiTrend Study)

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