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Airline receives OK to fly to popular resort destinations

CALGARY, June 9 /CNW/ - WestJet (TSX:WJA) today commented on the federal
government's granting of designation for WestJet to provide increased
scheduled service to Mexico.
Sean Durfy, WestJet President and Chief Executive Officer, said these
designations are a continuing expression of the government's confidence in
WestJet to provide Canadians with high-value, low-cost travel.
"This announcement today is another step forward in our strategic plan,
which includes significant international expansion," he said. "Our ability to
deliver our exceptional guest experience to Mazatlan and San Jose del Cabo has
now resulted in further designations from the Transport Minister. We
appreciate the minister's confidence and look forward to providing service to
these new and exciting destinations in Mexico."
Included in this announcement are designations that apply immediately and
some that apply in December 2009. As WestJet's fleet continues to expand, the
airline remains well positioned to serve these destinations on a scheduled
basis.
Specific information regarding dates and fares will be available in the
coming weeks.

WestJet received the following designations effective immediately:
Vancouver-Mazatlan
Calgary-Puerto Vallarta
Edmonton-Cancun
Edmonton-Puerto Vallarta
Winnipeg-Mazatlan
Winnipeg-Puerto Vallarta
Halifax-Cancun

WestJet received the following designations effective December 2009:
Vancouver-Cancun
Vancouver-Puerto Vallarta
Calgary-Cancun
Winnipeg-Cancun
Toronto-Cancun
Toronto-Puerto Vallarta
Montreal-Cancun

Durfy said today's news is exciting for both WestJet and its guests. "Our
network connectivity into major Canadian cities, our comfortable,
Next-Generation 737s, the incredible packages that WestJet Vacations offers
and, of course, our fun and friendly service...they are all reasons why more
and more Canadians are choosing WestJet each and every day."

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. WestJet offers increased legroom and
leather seats on its modern fleet of 75 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft,
and live seatback television provided by Bell ExpressVu. With future
deliveries for an additional 46 aircraft, bringing its fleet to 121 by 2013,
WestJet strives to be the number one choice for travellers.