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CALGARY, April 30 /CNW/ - WestJet launches its new, non-stop service between Toronto and Bermuda from Pearson International Airport on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 10:20 a.m. EDT.

Richard Bartrem, WestJet Vice-President, Communications and Community Relations, and John MacLeod, WestJet Vice-President, Network and Revenue, will be on hand for a colourful, exciting and authentic Bermuda-style celebration of today's inaugural flight, and to answer questions from the media.

Note to Toronto media

Media representatives are invited to join Richard and John on Monday, May 3, 2010 for the launch of this inaugural flight at the WestJet check-in counters located on the departures level at Toronto's Pearson International Airport at 7:20 a.m. EST.

About WestJet

WestJet is Canada's preferred airline, offering scheduled service throughout its 68-city North American and Caribbean network. Inducted into Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame and named one of Canada's best employers, 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 88 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. With future confirmed deliveries for an additional 47 aircraft through 2016, WestJet strives to be one of the five most successful international airlines in the world.

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