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    Airline extends non-stop service between Calgary and San Diego from
    seasonal to year-round
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CALGARY, July 8 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced it will extend its non-stop service from Calgary to San Diego from seasonal to year-round, effective November 2, 2009.

"The approach to launch a route on a seasonal basis before deciding to expand it year-round continues to be the right one for WestJet," said Chris Avery, WestJet's Vice-President, Revenue and Planning. "It is a reflection of our overall strategy to continue to grow when and where it makes sense, in a balanced, measured and appropriate way.

"The people of southern Alberta and southern California have voted with their feet, so to speak," added Chris Avery. "They've shown us they enjoy this new service, that it delivers high value at a low cost, and that they will continue to use it this winter. We thank our Alberta and California guests, and look forward to continuing to serve them on this route on a year-round basis."

Following are the schedule details of WestJet's new year-round, non-stop service, starting November 2, 2009.

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    Calgary - San Diego (three times weekly - Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

    Introductory fares starting at $179 (taxes and surcharges extra)
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    Flight                         Departure                         Arrival
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    From Calgary                   9:40 a.m.                       11:54 a.m.
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    From San Diego                 12:40 p.m.                          5 p.m.
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More detailed information about WestJet's winter 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. For more information about vacation packages, please visit westjetvacations.com

About WestJet

WestJet is Canada's preferred airline, offering scheduled service throughout its 66-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.