News Releases

CALGARY, Jan. 12 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced the launch of a
limited-time non-stop route between Winnipeg and Orlando, Florida, beginning
February 4, 2009.
    "Winnipeg has been loyal to WestJet, so when we saw the opportunity to
introduce weekly flights to Orlando, we jumped on it," said Bob Cummings,
WestJet Executive Vice-President of Guest Experience and Marketing. "I hope
Winnipeggers take advantage of this limited-time service to escape the winter
blues, enjoy a well-deserved spring break and take the family to Walt Disney
World."
    With the addition of this new route, WestJet becomes the only carrier in
Canada to fly non-stop service between Winnipeg and Orlando. The launch of the
new route also marks WestJet's first ever scheduled non-stop service from
Winnipeg to Florida.
    Having recently added non-stop flights to the Mexican hot spots of Puerto
Vallarta and Mazatlan, WestJet is fast becoming the airline of choice for
Winnipeggers travelling to sun destinations.

    <<
    Following are the schedule details of WestJet's new service.

    From February 4, 2009 to March 12, 2009:

    Winnipeg - Orlando (every Wednesday)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Flight                   Departure                     Arrival
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    From Winnipeg - WS836    10:25 a.m.                    3:10 p.m.
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    From Orlando - WS837     3:55 p.m.                     7:14 p.m.
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------

    From March 13, 2009 to April 3, 2009:

    Winnipeg - Orlando (every Wednesday and Friday)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Flight                   Departure                     Arrival
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    From Winnipeg - WS836    10:25 a.m.                    3:10 p.m.
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    From Orlando - WS837     3:55 p.m.                     7:14 p.m.
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    >>

    One-way fares, available in both directions on non-stop flights only,
start at $179 for travel until April 3, 2009. Introductory seat sale fares
must be booked by January 21, 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 customized vacation packages for all of
WestJet's scheduled destinations, including packages to Orlando starting at
$630. For more information, visit westjetvacations.com.

    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