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CALGARY, Jan. 27 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced the launch of a
limited-time, non-stop route between Ottawa and Cancun, Mexico beginning March
4, 2009.
    "Our loyal guests in the Ottawa-Gatineau region are about to get a double
dose of WestJet fun," said Bob Cummings, WestJet Executive Vice-President of
Guest Experience and Marketing. "In February, our WestJetters celebrate
Winterlude at the Fun 'n Festival Zone, and in March, we launch a weekly route
to Cancun for Ottawans looking to spend a well-deserved spring break on the
beaches of Mexico."
    In addition to Cancun, WestJet also flies non-stop from Ottawa to Fort
Lauderdale, Tampa and Orlando, making it the airline of choice for Ottawans
travelling to sun destinations this winter.
    Following are the schedule details of WestJet's new limited-time service.

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    From March 4 to April 29, 2009:

    Ottawa - Cancun (every Wednesday)
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    Flight                Departure   Arrival
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    From Ottawa - WS784   9:15 a.m.   12:46 p.m.
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    From Cancun - WS785   1:45 p.m.   6:35 p.m.
    --------------------------------------------
    >>

    One-way fares, available in both directions on non-stop flights only,
start at $169 for travel between March 4 and April 29, 2009. Introductory seat
sale fares must be booked by February 4, 2009, on westjet.com, through a
travel agent or by calling WestJet's Sales Super Centre at 1-888-WESTJET
(937-8538).
    WestJet Vacations offers additional savings with complete packages to the
best resorts in Cancun and the Mayan Riviera, with one week vacations to the
4.5 star Gran Caribe Real Resort and Spa starting at just $1,435 per person(*).
WestJet Vacations offers packaged vacations throughout WestJet's network;
check out westjetvacations.com to research and book today.

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    (*) Based on double occupancy, book by February 4, 2009, for departures
    on March 18th and 28th, 2008. Other dates and resorts also available.
    Inventory at this price is limited.
    >>

    About WestJet

    WestJet is Canada's leading high-value low-cost airline offering
scheduled service throughout its 55-city North American and Caribbean network.
Named one of Canada's most admired corporate cultures in 2005, 2006, 2007 and
2008, WestJet pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. WestJet offers increased
legroom, leather seats and live seatback television provided by Bell TV on its
modern fleet of 76 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. With future confirmed
deliveries for an additional 45 aircraft, bringing its fleet to 121 by 2013,
WestJet strives to be the number one choice for travellers.

For further information: WestJet Media Relations, Robert Palmer,
1-888-WJ 4 NEWS (1-888-954-6397), Email: ropalmer@westjet.com, Website:
www.westjet.com