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CALGARY, Sept. 8, 2011 /CNW/ - With the help of a very special guest, WestJet will launch its new, non-stop trial service between Hamilton and Las Vegas on Friday, September 9, 2011, from the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, 9300 Airport Road, Mount Hope, Ontario.

Media representatives are invited to the WestJet check-in counter at the airport on Friday, September 9, 2011, at 4 p.m. EDT for a Las Vegas-inspired launch of this new, non-stop trial service. The inaugural flight departs at 6 p.m.

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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. 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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WestJet Vacations provides guests with affordable, reliable and easy-to-book travel experiences to 45 destinations in 12 countries, including the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. Leveraging WestJet's fun and friendly image, extensive network and world-class guest experience, WestJet Vacations offers guests a great flight schedule and a wide variety of hotel and resort options to create fun and affordable vacation experiences. For more information, visit www.westjetvacations.com.

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