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Airline founder recognized for his contributions to profession and
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CALGARY, Nov. 13 /CNW/ - WestJet (TSX:WJA) today congratulated founder
and Executive Chairman, Clive Beddoe, for the honorary degree he received this
week from the University of Calgary. Mr. Beddoe received the honorary
doctorate of laws degree for his commitment to his profession and to his
community.
"I'm deeply honoured to receive this degree," said Mr. Beddoe. "There are
so many people at WestJet who do an amazing job - their commitment to
providing great service has made WestJet the success it is. They deserve this
recognition just as much as I do."
WestJet President and CEO Sean Durfy commented, "Clive has been a great
friend and mentor, and I consider myself privileged to know and work with him.
He has provided me with wonderful insight about the passion to serve and to
succeed that is inherent in what we do at WestJet. His guidance for all of us
has been remarkable. On behalf of the more than 7,300 WestJetters, I would
like to thank and congratulate Clive."

About WestJet

WestJet is Canada's leading high-value low-cost airline offering
scheduled service throughout its 51-city North American and Caribbean network.
Named Canada's most admired corporate culture in 2005, 2006 and 2007, WestJet
pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. WestJet offers increased legroom and
leather seats on its modern fleet of 76 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft,
and live seatback television provided by Bell TV. With future confirmed
deliveries for an additional 45 aircraft, bringing its fleet to 121 by 2013,
WestJet strives to be the number one choice for travellers.