News Releases
Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge 'Ontario', Saint John 'New Brunswick', and
Deer Lake 'Newfoundland and Labrador'.
CALGARY, Jan. 17 /CNW/ - WestJet (TSX:WJA) today announced the
introduction of seasonal non-stop service to three new destinations in Eastern
Canada: Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge (Ontario), Saint John (New Brunswick),
and Deer Lake (Newfoundland and Labrador) starting May 14, 2007. These new
destinations are part of WestJet's enhanced summer schedule that also includes
new non-stop flights from Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver, Ottawa,
St. John's, Charlottetown and Montreal as well as increases in frequency in
its existing network.
Bob Cummings, WestJet's Executive Vice-President Guest Experience and
Marketing said, "We are pleased to welcome three new WestJet cities to our
network. The addition of Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge, Saint John and Deer
Lake brings our great guest experience to even more markets and allows us to
meet the demand in these areas. Flying into new destinations in Eastern Canada
provides guests with access to our ever-expanding network and allows us
connectivity for growth. We are confident that our modern aircraft, low fares
and award-winning guest service will be welcomed in these three cities."
Starting May 14, 2007, the airline will launch new seasonal non-stop
service between the following cities:
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Route Frequency
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Calgary - Kitchener-Waterloo-
Cambridge, O.N. (new WestJet destination) Daily
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Toronto - Saint John, N.B. (new WestJet city) Six times a week
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Toronto - Deer Lake, N.L. (new WestJet city) Six times a week
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Vancouver - Ottawa Daily
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Montreal - Charlottetown Daily
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Edmonton - Montreal (effective April 29) Daily
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Calgary - St John's, N.L. (effective June 27) Daily
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With effective dates beginning May 14, 2007 WestJet will also increase the
number of departures in its existing route network. Enhanced summer routes
include:
Route Frequency
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Calgary - Halifax Twice daily
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Calgary - London Twice daily
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Edmonton - Toronto Five times daily
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Edmonton - Abbotsford Three times daily
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Vancouver - Toronto Six times daily
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Toronto - Halifax Five times daily
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Toronto - St. John's Twice daily
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Edmonton - Comox (effective April 2) Once daily
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Vancouver - Las Vegas (effective April 29) Once daily
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Calgary - Comox (effective August 4) Three times daily
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Based on the success of WestJet's first international destination,
WestJet will continue to fly to Nassau, Bahamas from Toronto once a week
throughout the summer as well as Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers and Tampa and
will continue daily service from Toronto to Las Vegas and Orlando.
More detailed information about WestJet's enhanced summer schedule and
low introductory fares is available at westjet.com. Seats are available for
sale immediately and can be booked online at westjet.com or through travel
agents.
WestJet is Canada's leading low-fare airline offering scheduled service
throughout its 35-city North American and Caribbean network. Named Canada's
most admired corporate culture in 2006, WestJet pioneered low-cost high-value
flying in Canada. With increased legroom and leather seats on its modern fleet
of Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, and live seatback television provided
by Bell ExpressVu on the majority of its fleet, WestJet strives to be the
number one choice for travellers.