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Airline recognizes government for eliminating provincial aviation fuel tax

CALGARY, Feb. 23, 2012 /CNW/ - WestJet today applauded the move by the Government of British Columbia to eliminate the provincial aviation fuel tax on international flights, effective April 1.

"WestJet congratulates and thanks Premier Clark and her government for its leadership in this critical area," said Gregg Saretsky, President and CEO of WestJet. "The decision to remove this tax represents a clear commitment to support the growth and job creation that aviation brings to the economy of British Columbia. At a time when fees and taxes associated with air travel continue to impact the industry's competitiveness, we encourage other governments in Canada who have yet to act on this important issue to introduce similar measures to reduce or eliminate fees and taxes."

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WestJet is Canada's favourite airline, offering scheduled service throughout its 76-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 and leather seats on its modern fleet of 98 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. With future confirmed deliveries for an additional 37 aircraft through 2018, WestJet strives to be one of the five most successful international airlines in the world.

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