JANUARY 6TH, 2016

WestJet announces year-round service to Europe

CALGARY, Jan. 6, 2016 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced it is extending two of its new non-stop transatlantic services to London (Gatwick) from seasonal to year-round. Flights from Calgary and Toronto to London will now operate on a year-round basis, three times weekly and daily respectively through the winter, while service from Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg and St. John’s will operate seasonally as announced in September 2015.

“Today’s announcement is another important step in the international expansion of WestJet,” said Chris Avery, WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning, Alliances and Corporate Development. “Year-round service to and from Europe on board our fleet of Boeing 767-300 extended-range aircraft offers our business and leisure guests the opportunity to take advantage of our low fares, high value and remarkable guest experience on both sides of the Atlantic whenever it suits their schedule.”

Service dates for WestJet’s non-stop flights to London are:

Vancouver – seasonal May 6-October 21, 2016
Calgary – year-round from May 6, 2016
Edmonton – seasonal May 7-October 22, 2016
Winnipeg – seasonal May 7-October 1, 2016
Toronto – year-round from May 6, 2016
St. John’s – May 7-October 22, 2016