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MEDIA ADVISORY - WestJet celebrates the launch of new service between Vancouver and Orange County with some special friends

CALGARY, April 29 /CNW/ - WestJet launches its new, non-stop service between Vancouver and Orange County-Anaheim from Vancouver International Airport on Monday, May 2, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. PT.

Media representatives are invited on Monday, May 2, 2011 for a Disney-inspired launch celebration at the inaugural flight's departure gate.

*** IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION ***
This is a post-security event and pre-registration is required for security reasons. All attendees must RSVP to media_relations@yvr.ca with their name and valid B.C. driver's license or passport number by 8:00 AM PDT on Monday, May 2, to ensure entry. Attendees must also carry with them valid B.C. driver's licence or passport number on Monday for post-security access.

Upon arrival

Airport representatives will meet media at YVR's International Terminal Building, Level 3, at The Spirit of Haida Gwaii: The Jade Canoe sculpture. We ask that all media be present no later than 9:15 a.m. PDT to allow time to be transported to the departures area. Pre-registration is required for access to the event, which takes place post-security.

About WestJet

WestJet is Canada's favourite airline, offering scheduled service throughout its 71-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. Named a J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champion, WestJet offers increased legroom, leather seats and live seatback television provided by Bell TV on its modern fleet of 95 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. With future confirmed deliveries for an additional 40 aircraft through 2018, WestJet strives to be one of the five most successful international airlines in the world.

About WestJet Vacations

Launched in 2006, WestJet Vacations provides guests with a wide selection of vacation packages to popular vacation destinations in North America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Leveraging WestJet's friendly employees, extensive network and solid value proposition, WestJet Vacations offers guests a fun, friendly and caring vacation experience.

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For further information:

All media inquiries:

Robert Palmer, Media Relations, telephone: 1-888-WJ-4-NEWS (1-888-954-6397), email: ropalmer@westjet.com