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WestJet starts service between Montreal and Boston

2017-10-16 06:20 ET - News Release

Mr. Brian Znotins reports

WESTJET LAUNCHES MONTREAL-BOSTON

WestJet Airlines Ltd. has started service between Montreal and Boston. The inaugural flight from Montreal Trudeau International Airport arrives at Boston Logan International Airport this morning, marking the last of three new routes launched by WestJet from Montreal this year.

"WestJet has significantly expanded its service to, from and within the province of Quebec in 2017," said Brian Znotins, WestJet vice-president, network planning, alliances and corporate development. "This expansion demonstrates our commitment to bring lower airfares to communities across Canada and create new opportunities for business and leisure travellers to get more value for their travel budgets."

"I would like to thank WestJet for their confidence in us and for their support," said Philippe Rainville, president and chief executive officer of Aeroports de Montreal. "Boston is a popular destination for our passengers, who travel there both for business and leisure. The addition of two flights per day enhances the departure options from Montreal and offers greater flexibility. This is great news for Montreal and confirms Montreal-Trudeau's position as a hub."

"With several different destinations to choose from, Boston Logan has become a terrific gateway for those travelling to Canada," Massport chief executive officer Thomas P. Glynn said. "We are pleased that WestJet is adding twice-daily flights to Montreal to our roster, providing even more options for our customers to enjoy Canada."

WestJet began point-to-point service for the first time within the province of Quebec on June 15, 2017, with four daily flights between Montreal and Quebec City. In addition, the airline launched twice-daily service between Montreal and Halifax on March 15, 2017. With the addition of WestJet's new services, the airline now operates an average of 167 weekly departures from Montreal.

All three new routes are operated by WestJet's regional airline, WestJet Encore, and its fleet of Canadian-made Bombardier Q400s. Proud to support this iconic Canadian company, WestJet flies the fourth-largest fleet of Q400s in the world. By mid-2018, the regional airline will have a total of 45 aircraft.

WestJet began serving Boston Logan International Airport in 2016 with thrice-daily service from Toronto on WestJet Encore.

             DETAILS OF WESTJET'S NEW NON-STOP SERVICE

Route              Frequency    Departing      Arriving        Effective

Montreal --                     7:15 a.m.     8:45 a.m.
Boston           twice daily       4 p.m.     5:30 p.m.    Oct. 15, 2017
Boston --                       9:25 a.m.    10:57 a.m.
Montreal         twice daily    6:15 p.m.     7:47 p.m.    Oct. 15, 2017

About WestJet Airlines Ltd.

WestJet is proud to be named best airline in Canada and one of the best low-cost airlines in North America, based on authentic reviews from the travelling public on Trip Advisor, the world's largest travel site. The company is one of very few airlines globally that does not commercially overbook. Together with its regional airline, WestJet Encore, the company offers scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe, and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through its airline partnerships. WestJet Vacations offers affordable, flexible vacations to more than 60 destinations and the choice of more than 800 hotels, resorts, condos and villas.

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