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CALGARY, Nov. 4 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced the launch of new, seasonal non-stop service between Toronto and Cayo Coco, Cuba. The inaugural flight departs Toronto's Pearson International Airport at 10:05 a.m. ET today.

"Cayo Coco is everything you can imagine in a tropical oasis," said Hugh Dunleavy, WestJet Executive Vice-President of Strategy and Planning. "Peace and quiet, flawless white-sand beaches and an aquamarine ocean just begging to be enjoyed. The Caribbean is a popular choice for Canada's winter travellers, and Cayo Coco is now another superb option for our guests to see Cuba."

WestJet will fly between Toronto and Cayo Coco twice per week, each Wednesday and Saturday, as a seasonal charter operated by WestJet Vacations,
until May 1, 2010. Following are the schedule details of WestJet's new service.

From November 4, 2009 to May 1, 2010:

Toronto - Cayo Coco (twice weekly until May 1, 2010)
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Flight Departure Arrival
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From Toronto - WS5004 10:05 a.m. 1:45 p.m.
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From Cayo Coco - WS5005 2:45 p.m. 6:14 p.m.
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WestJet Vacations offers customized vacation packages for most of WestJet's scheduled destinations, including packages to Cayo Coco starting at $549, plus applicable fees and taxes, for air and seven nights, all-inclusive.