WestJet launched new seasonal non-stop service between Windsor and Calgary. The inaugural flight from the City of Roses departs Windsor International Airport at 4:15 p.m. EDT today.

“It’s a very special honour for me to be the WestJetter chosen to host this inaugural flight because I lived, attended school and worked in Windsor,” said Ferio Pugliese, WestJet Executive Vice-President, People and Culture. “I know first-hand that there are many people in southwestern Ontario with relatives in Western Canada, and WestJet’s seasonal service is a wonderful way to connect family and friends during the warm summer months. With convenient connections to cities like Saskatoon, Regina, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Kelowna, Abbotsford, Vancouver and Victoria, this service is ideal for both leisure and business travellers.”

WestJet will fly daily between Windsor and Calgary until October 30, 2010.

“Our community has been waiting for the return of WestJet and we are absolutely thrilled that WestJet will once again provide our community with direct access and service to Calgary,” said Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis, who is also Chair of the YQG (Windsor International Airport) Board of Directors. “WestJet’s commitment and loyal service to its customers complement our continued efforts at YQG to offer our residents and passengers premiere service.”

“We are delighted for the launch of daily service to Calgary on WestJet today,” said Federica Nazzani, President and CEO of Windsor International Airport. “Windsor Essex and the region can now enjoy the convenient, hassle-free and friendly experience of flying to many WestJet destinations from Windsor International Airport. Thank you to our partner, WestJet, for choosing Windsor. We look forward to welcoming and serving the needs of the community at YQG.”

The schedule details of WestJet’s new service are:

Calgary – Windsor (daily)
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Flight Departure Arrival
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From Calgary – WS706 10 a.m. 3:23 p.m.
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From Windsor – WS707 4:15 p.m. 6:14 p.m.
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One-way fares, available in both directions on non-stop flights only, are available from $195 plus applicable taxes and fees. Fares are available by calling WestJet’s Sales Super Centre at 1-888-WESTJET (937-8538), your preferred travel agent or by visiting WestJet.com.

As part of its 2010 summer schedule, WestJet is also resuming its seasonal service from Calgary to three other destinations – check out the bright lights of New York (via Newark), the coastal charm of St. John’s and the stunning landscape of San Francisco, with one-way fares starting at $215 for New York, $199 for St. John’s and $119 for San Francisco, plus applicable fees and taxes.
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WestJet announced the introduction of new seasonal non-stop service from Toronto to St. Lucia (UVF). Service to this new sun destination begins December 16, 2007. WestJet’s enhanced winter schedule also includes new non-stop flights from Hamilton to Nassau, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa.

“St. Lucia represents the fifth international country for scheduled service,” said Chris Avery, WestJet Vice-President, Network and Revenue Management. “These announcements are part of WestJet’s measured expansion plans to fly to over 60 destinations by 2013. Our fleet of 68 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft is perfectly suited for these destinations, providing live seatback TV and pay-per-view movies at every seat. We are confident that the exceptional guest experience provided by our more than 6,500 WestJetters will make these destinations a success.

“We are also pleased to announce exciting news for Hamilton, Ontario. Hamiltonians have embraced WestJet since our arrival in 2000 and these new routes demonstrate our commitment to southwestern Ontario. Connecting Hamilton to these sun destinations is another way for WestJet to meet the needs of our guests. Our record load factors announced today shows, yet again, that WestJet’s schedule fits with the travel demands of Canadians.”

“Over the past three years, WestJet has grown to 19 sun destinations offering guests across Canada the opportunity to travel south in the winter. WestJet also recently announced the addition of six other new hot spots: Montego Bay (Jamaica), Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic) and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), Mazatlan (Mexico), Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) and Kona (Hawaii).”

“This is exciting news for WestJet Vacations,” said John Hamilton, Vice-President, WestJet Vacations. “This expansion enriches the already strong package offerings to our sun destinations. I am confident that our value-added vacation packages will offer something for everyone.”

“We are pleased that WestJet has chosen St. Lucia as its first destination in the Southern Caribbean. A partnership with WestJet is an important component of St. Lucia’s continuing commitment to increasing tourism from the Canadian market,” says Senator Allen Chastanet, St. Lucia’s Minister of tourism and civil aviation. “We hope Canadian travellers will take advantage of this new service to visit friends and family, conduct business or simply vacation on our beautiful island.”