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WestJet expands service from more Canadian cities to Mexico
CALGARY, June 4 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced it will fly to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas from more than twice the number of Canadian cities next winter, beginning this November. The announcement comes in advance of the airline releasing its full winter schedule in early July.
WestJet will fly new non-stop service to Mexico from Moncton, Toronto, Montréal, Hamilton, Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Kelowna, Prince George, Abbotsford, Victoria and Comox. Non-stop service already exists from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Halifax.
"WestJet and WestJet Vacations are quickly becoming the dominant force in Mexico," said Bob Cummings, Executive Vice-President of Guest Experience and Marketing. "As part of our strategy, we continue to deploy our fleet effectively with the expansion of our service internationally, increase the number of non-stop routes and increase market share in Mexico and elsewhere. While we recognize the realities of the current economic downtown, we will not be deterred from following our strategic plan, driving strong results and bringing the WestJet experience to more Canadians than ever before."
Mr. Oscar Fitch, CEO of the Mexico Tourism Board commented that, "The Mexico Tourism Board welcomes and supports WestJet's initiative to increase direct flights between Canada and Mexico. The decision by WestJet to provide additional non-stop service from different Canadian gateways to our country is an indication that Mexico remains as Canada's favourite leisure destination".
Here is a list of WestJet's enhanced winter schedule to Mexico:
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Route Start Date Frequency
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Moncton - Cancun January 9, 2010 Once weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$225 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Montréal - Cancun December 9, 2009 Twice weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$179 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Toronto - Cancun December 7, 2009 Five times weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$179 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Hamilton - Cancun November 7, 2009 Once weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$169 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Winnipeg - Cancun December 7, 2009 Twice weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$225 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Regina - Cancun December 6, 2009 Once weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$249 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Regina - Puerto Vallarta December 8, 2009 Once weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$229 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Regina - Mazatlan December 7, 2009 Once weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$209 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Regina - Cabo San Lucas December 9, 2009 Once weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$229 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Saskatoon - Cancun December 12, 2009 Once weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$249 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Saskatoon - Puerto Vallarta December 11, 2009 Once weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$229 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Saskatoon - Mazatlan December 10, 2009 Once weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$209 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Kelowna - Cancun December 12, 2009 Once weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$259 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Kelowna - Puerto Vallarta November 1, 2009 Once weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$209 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Kelowna - Cabo San Lucas November 6, 2009 Once weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$229 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Prince George - Puerto Vallarta November 7, 2009 Once weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$239 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Abbotsford - Puerto Vallarta November 7, 2009 Once weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$209 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Vancouver - Puerto Vallarta December 8, 2009 Twice weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$209 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Victoria - Cancun December 12, 2009 Once weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$269 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Victoria - Puerto Vallarta November 1, 2009 Once weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$229 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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Comox - Puerto Vallarta November 7, 2009 Once weekly
Introductory fares starting at
$229 (taxes and navigational
surcharges extra)
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More detailed information about WestJet's enhanced winter schedule to Mexico 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 Vacations offers customized vacation packages for all of WestJet's scheduled destinations, including packages to Mexico starting at $906. For more information, visit westjetvacations.com. Guests should also watch for WestJet Vacations early booking bonuses where they can get more and save money when they book early.
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.