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Airline sees highest guest numbers as Canada Day weekend approaches

CALGARY, June 30, 2011 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced it will fly 51,752 guests today, setting yet another new single-day record for the airline. The previous record, set heading into the Easter long weekend, saw 51,611 guests fly through the airline's network.

"Canadians are ready to celebrate this Canada Day long weekend. Whether they are headed home to see friends and family or looking to explore one of our 70 destinations, we're proud to be the Canadian airline to take them to where they want to be," said Bob Cummings, Executive Vice-President, Sales, Marketing and Guest Experience. "As our airline grows, and we continue to build airline partnerships through our interline and code-share agreements, we're looking forward to setting more records like these in the future. We thank our guests for choosing to fly with us and we're committed to continuing to deliver our great guest experience each and every day."

On average, WestJet flies approximately 40,000 guests per day.

About WestJet
WestJet is Canada's favourite airline, offering scheduled service throughout its 70-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 96 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. With future confirmed deliveries for an additional 39 aircraft through 2018, WestJet strives to be one of the five most successful international airlines in the world.

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