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Airline shows small gesture of appreciation for their service to Canada

CALGARY, Aug. 11, 2011 /CNW/ - WestJet announced that effective today the airline will waive baggage fees for Canadian military personnel travelling in uniform. Military personnel will be allowed to check a maximum of four bags at no additional charge. Oversize and overweight charges will also be waived.

"We are immensely proud of the men and women who serve our country," said Bob Cummings, WestJet Executive Vice-President, Sales, Marketing and Guest Experience. "We recognize that our Canadian military personnel are often required to travel across the country at a moment's notice and with a considerable amount of baggage. We hope this small gesture helps to make their travel experience a bit easier."

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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. 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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