Airline launches new daily non-stop service
CALGARY, May 13, 2013 /CNW/ - May 13, 2013 - WestJet today announced the
launch of new daily, non-stop service between Brandon, Manitoba and
Calgary. The service will be operated by WestJet Encore's fleet of
Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft and bookings are available now on westjet.com for flights beginning September 3, 2013.
"We are very excited to name Brandon as our third WestJet Encore
community," said Ferio Pugliese, President, WestJet Encore. "Brandon
has been an enthusiastic advocate of air service from the moment
WestJet Encore was announced. Now residents of southwestern Manitoba
will be able to leverage our network of 85 destinations in 18 countries
for both leisure and business. In return, we believe Brandon and area
will appreciate our unique blend of destinations, high value, low cost
fares and our award-winning guest experience."
"I would like to welcome WestJet Encore to the Brandon area and
congratulate everyone in the community who worked so hard to make this
day a reality," said Merv Tweed, MP for Brandon-Souris. "WestJet's
well known culture and friendly service will have a great partner in
our community".
"Today's announcement is a true celebration of the Southwestern Manitoba
community spirit and the dedication of our partners at WestJet to meet
a market demand," said Brandon Mayor Shari Decter Hirst. "We are so
excited to join the WestJet family and look forward to the world-class
guest experience they will bring on board."
Details of the new daily service between Brandon and Calgary are:
| Flight | Departing | Arriving | Effective |
|
3242
|
Calgary at 9:50 a.m.
|
Brandon at 12:50 p.m.
|
September 3, 2013
|
|
3243
|
Brandon at 1:20 p.m.
|
Calgary at 2:35 p.m.
|
September 3, 2013
|
Introductory one-way fares from:
| Departing | Arriving | Air transportation charges (ATC) | Taxes, fees & charges | Total one-way price from |
| Base fare from | Other ATC |
|
Calgary
|
Brandon
|
$99.00
|
$18.00
|
$44.83
|
$161.83
|
|
Brandon
|
Calgary
|
$99.00
|
$18.00
|
$13.33
|
$130.33
|
*Some restrictions apply. Please see westjet.com for full details
WestJet Encore will take delivery of its first two Canadian-built,
78-seat Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft in June 2013 and add five
more by the end of the year. WestJet has firm orders for a total of 20
Q400s and options for an additional 25 over the next six years.
WestJet is committed to the communities we serve. This year the WestJet
Fun 'n Festival series will be at the Keystone Centre for the Manitoba
Summer Fair June 6 to 10 offering the chance to win five per cent, 10
per cent, 30 per cent or 100 per cent off the base fare of our
flights. Local charities may request a gift of flight voucher on westjet.com to aid in fundraising in addition to the continued support for our six
national charitable partners dedicated to the health and wellness of
local children. Last year WestJet supported over 1300 Canadian
charities.
About WestJet
WestJet is Canada's most preferred airline, offering scheduled service
to 85 destinations in North America, Central America and the Caribbean.
Powered by an award-winning culture of care, WestJet pioneered low-cost
flying in Canada. Recognized nationally as a top employer, WestJet now
has more than 9,000 WestJetters across Canada. Operating a fleet of
more than 100 Boeing Next-Generation 737 and Bombardier Q400 NextGen
aircraft, WestJet strives to be one of the five most successful
international airlines in the world.
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