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Airline introduces seasonal non-stop flights to London, Saskatoon, Regina
and Fort McMurray
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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 Vancouver to London, Saskatoon, Regina and Fort McMurray.
"Despite challenging economic times, we continue to grow our airline and offer more guests the opportunity to experience our world-class guest experience," said Bob Cummings, WestJet Executive Vice-President of Guest Experience and Marketing. "The people of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland have always been so supportive, and offering more non-stop service to more Canadian cities is one way for us to thank them for their long-standing commitment to WestJet."
The schedule details of WestJet's new seasonal non-stop services from Vancouver, effective May 4, 2009, are as follows.
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Vancouver-London (daily)
Introductory fares starting at $174 (taxes and surcharges extra)
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Flight Departure Arrival
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Vancouver - London 12:30 p.m. 7:39 p.m.
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London - Vancouver 10 a.m. 11:53 a.m.
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Vancouver-Saskatoon (six times weekly)
Introductory fares starting at $109 (taxes and surcharges extra)
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Flight Departure Arrival
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Vancouver - Saskatoon 2 p.m. 4:56 p.m.
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Saskatoon - Vancouver 5:30 p.m. 6:40 p.m.
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Vancouver-Regina (daily)
Introductory fares starting at $109 (taxes and surcharges extra)
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Flight Departure Arrival
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Vancouver - Regina 9:15 a.m. 12:16 p.m.
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Regina - Vancouver 1 p.m. 2:20 p.m.
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Vancouver-Fort McMurray (six times weekly)
Introductory fares starting at $99 (taxes and surcharges extra)
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Flight Departure Arrival
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Vancouver - Fort McMurray 6:45 p.m. 9:39 p.m.
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Fort McMurray - Vancouver 7:15 a.m. 8:18 a.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. 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.