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CALGARY, May 19 /CNW/ - As part of an enhanced summer schedule, WestJet today announced that it has launched seasonal non-stop service from Halifax to London, Ontario.

"The summer is a wonderful time of year to visit family and friends," said Bob Cummings, WestJet Executive Vice-President of Guest Experience and Marketing. "We hope many Haligonians will take advantage of our competitive fares, spacious and modern aircraft, and convenient schedule to do some travelling during the warm summer months."

The schedule details of WestJet's new seasonal non-stop service, effective May 4, 2009, are as follows.

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    Halifax - London (daily)

    Introductory fares starting at $79 (taxes and surcharges extra)
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    Flight                      Departure                  Arrival
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    From Halifax                8 a.m.                     9:23 a.m.
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    From London                 8:15 p.m.                  11:19 p.m.
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This announcement is part of WestJet's enhanced summer schedule, which also includes the addition of four new destinations: Sydney, N.S., Yellowknife, San Diego and San Francisco, as well as increased frequency in its existing network. From Halifax, WestJet guests can fly or connect easily to Hamilton, Montréal, Calgary, St. John's and Toronto.

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.

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 79 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. With future confirmed deliveries for an additional 42 aircraft, bringing its fleet to 121 by 2013, WestJet strives to be the number one choice for travellers.