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CALGARY, Dec. 16 /CNW/ - WestJet will be launching its new, non-stop service between Montreal and Las Vegas, Thursday, December 17, 2009, at 9:45 a.m. ET.

Richard Bartrem, WestJet Vice President of Communications, Creative Services and Community Relations, will be on hand for a small presentation and to answer questions from the media, in English and in French.

Note to Montreal media

Media representatives are invited to join Richard on Thursday, December 17, 2009 for the launch of this inaugural flight at the WestJet check-in counters located on the departures level at Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport at 8 a.m. ET.

About WestJet

WestJet is Canada's preferred airline, offering scheduled service throughout its 67-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 85 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. With future confirmed deliveries for an additional 50 aircraft through 2016, WestJet strives to be one of the five most successful international airlines in the world.

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