News Releases

CALGARY, July 23 /CNW/ - WestJet (TSX:WJA) Executive Vice-President of
Operations, Ken McKenzie will be available at the Calgary International
Airport to discuss and answer questions on reports of potential credit card
fraud at self-serve check-in kiosks at Toronto's Pearson International
Airport. He will also outline what action WestJet is taking in light of these
reports to protect our guests' personal information.

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Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Time: 1 p.m. MT

Location: WestJet check-in counter Calgary International Airport
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About WestJet

WestJet is Canada's leading high-value low-cost airline offering
scheduled service throughout its 49-city North American and Caribbean network.
Named Canada's most admired corporate culture in 2005, 2006 and 2007, WestJet
pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. WestJet offers increased legroom and
leather seats on its modern fleet of 76 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft,
and live seatback television provided by Bell ExpressVu. With future confirmed
deliveries for an additional 45 aircraft, bringing its fleet to 121 by 2013,
WestJet strives to be the number one choice for travellers.