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Airline to increase service from YYC Calgary International Airport to Ottawa and Los Angeles
CALGARY, AB, Sept. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - As WestJet continues to strengthen its investments in Western Canada, the airline today announced increased flights to its previously announced winter schedule, with service from Calgary to both Ottawa and Los Angeles.
"WestJet is unwavering in our commitment to ensure Calgary remains the most connected city in North America with under two million residents, as we continue to provide guests with even more affordable and accessible air travel across our network this winter," said Jane McCurdy, WestJet Director, Network Planning and Alliances. "With increased demand for these two popular routes from Calgary, we are able to provide enhanced capacity and more seats for our valued guests this winter."
Beginning October 30, WestJet will double its daily service Calgary and Ottawa, adding 7 additional weekly flights during peak travel periods. In addition, 5 weekly flights have been added between Calgary and Los Angeles. In total, WestJet will operate close to 900 weekly flights from YYC Calgary International Airport during peak travel periods this winter season.
Route | Frequency increase | Peak winter frequency | Effective |
Calgary – Ottawa | 7x/week | 14x/week | October 30 |
Calgary – Los Angeles | 5x/week | 21x/week | October 30 |
*New flight frequencies available for booking on September 5, 2023
About WestJet
In 27 years of serving Canadians, WestJet has cut airfares in half and increased the flying population in Canada to more than 50 per cent. WestJet launched in 1996 with three aircraft, 250 employees and five destinations, growing over the years to more than 180 aircraft, 14,000 employees serving more than 110 destinations in 24 countries.
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