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CALGARY, PARIS, and AMSTERDAM, July 16 /CNW/ - WestJet, Air France and
KLM announced that, as of today, the two European companies will offer
interline itineraries that connect guests into WestJet's Canadian network.
Initially, connections will be made through the gateways of Calgary and
Vancouver, with the option to continue on to Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton.

"This announcement marks WestJet's successful first step in our strategic
partnership with Air France and KLM," commented Dr. Hugh Dunleavy, WestJet
Executive Vice-President of Commercial Distribution. "Starting with only three
Canadian cities allows us to take a measured and thoughtful approach to
implementation, with the intent to expand this travel to our entire Canadian
network. We are pleased to have the capabilities in place to start this
interline relationship and excited to work with Air France and KLM."

This interline agreement allows guests to board an Air France or KLM
flight and travel on one itinerary to their final destination in WestJet's
network. This is an important strategic move, prior to the airlines
potentially broadening their relationship with a reciprocal interline
agreement and a code-sharing agreement.

This announcement supports WestJet's strategy to increase connectivity,
bring additional travellers to its network and offer more access for its
guests to new destinations, while allowing Air France and KLM a great
opportunity to strengthen their position in Canada.