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WestJet Welcomes Spring With $29 Sale on Eastern Triangle Flights

Airline offers one-way $29 fare for guests travelling between Toronto and
Montreal or Ottawa

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 eastern triangle. Guests travelling between Toronto and Montreal or
Ottawa, can take advantage of the $29 fare by booking on April 30, 2008, for
travel until September 30, 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. "With summer travel on the horizon, we anticipate a
steady increase in the number of guests flying the eastern triangle and
another strong season. This is due in large part to our exceptional guest
experience delivered by our great WestJetters.
"As we enter the busy summer season, we look forward to continuing our
terrific service and our fun low-fare sales that celebrate our WestJet
culture. These sales 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."
WestJet will also offer guests $129 sale fares for travel until June 24,
2008, between Toronto and Abbotsford, allowing guests another opportunity to
book low-fare flights.
The small print: 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.
$29 one-day fare - This offer is only available for purchase on April 30,
2008, for travel until September 30, 2008, on selected flights most days of
week in both directions from Toronto to either Ottawa or Montreal. This offer
is combinable with our other everyday low fares starting at $59. Seats at
these fares are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
$129 Toronto-Abbotsford one-day fare - This offer is available on
selected flights purchased on April 30, 2008, for travel Monday, Tuesday and
Saturday until June 24, 2008, between Toronto and Abbotsford. This offer is
combinable with our other everyday low fares.
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.