WestJet adds Vancouver non-stop daily service from the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)

Waterloo Region - As part of an enhanced summer schedule WestJet, Canada's leading low cost airline announced yesterday that they will launch seasonal non-stop daily service to Vancouver from the Region of Waterloo International Airport starting June 27, 2010. 

 The addition of the Vancouver flight will provide guest's travelling from Waterloo Region with the option to connect on to a number of destinations in the United States including Las Vegas, San Francisco, Los Angeles and even Honolulu.

 WestJet launched non-stop daily service to Calgary from Waterloo Region in May 2007 providing connections through their hub in Calgary to a number of Western Canadian destinations including Vancouver, Edmonton, Victoria, Abbotsford, Kelowna, Regina and Saskatoon. 

 "Vancouver non-stop service is a welcome addition and the morning departure time compliments our evening Calgary service and opens up connections to a number of destinations previously unavailable from our Airport," said Ken Seiling, Regional Chair.

 "Passengers can now travel non-stop to 3 major Canadian cities from the Region, saving a lot of time and expense driving to other airports," said Chris Wood, Airport General Manager.  "We look forward to further increasing the options available to local residents in the coming months." 

 "Thanks to strong community support for our Calgary service we are proud to announce the addition of service to Vancouver from the Region of Waterloo International Airport as part of our enhanced summer schedule," said Hugh Dunleavy, WestJet's Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Planning. "We're very pleased to offer the people of Waterloo Region the chance to enjoy some time on the Lower Mainland at an affordable price with a great schedule and daily non-stop service."

The schedule details of WestJet's new seasonal non-stop service from Kitchener-Waterloo to Vancouver, effective June 27, 2010, are as follows:

Kitchener-Waterloo to Vancouver (daily) - Introductory fares starting at $189 (taxes and surcharges extra)

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Flight                                                 Departure                  Arrival

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 From Kitchener-Waterloo                      7:00 a.m.                 8:59 a.m.

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From Vancouver                                    4:30 p.m.                 11:42 p.m.

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The schedule details of WestJet's year round non-stop service from Kitchener-Waterloo to Calgary are as follows:

 Kitchener-Waterloo to Calgary (daily)

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From Kitchener-Waterloo                     6:25 p.m.                 8:31 p.m.

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From Calgary                                      12:15 p.m.               5:47 p.m.

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More detailed information about WestJet's enhanced summer schedule and low introductory fares is available at www.westjet.com. Seats are available for sale immediately and can be booked online at www.westjet.com or through travel agents.

WestJet is Canada's preferred airline, offering scheduled service throughout its 67-city North American and Caribbean network. Named one of Canada's most admired corporate cultures in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008; WestJet pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. WestJet offers increased legroom, leather seats and live seatback television provided by Bell TV on its modern fleet of 85 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft.

Take the hassle out of your next flight and choose your local alternative! The Region of Waterloo International Airport is easy to navigate with modern amenities including free high-speed wireless internet, low cost parking, gourmet food concession operated by Edelweiss and complimentary baggage carts. No traffic jams or lost vehicles, just convenient and friendly air service. 

Details of the WestJet agreement are subject to approval by Regional Council and will be reviewed at the January 5, 2010 meeting.

The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is owned and operated by the Region of Waterloo. Year-round daily scheduled service: WestJet, offering daily non-stop flights to Vancouver (Starting June 26, 2010) and Calgary with connections to Western Canada; and Bearskin Airlines, offering daily flights to Ottawa with connections to Northeastern Ontario.  Seasonal sun vacation charter service to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is available from December through March with Sunwing Vacations. For more information contact your local travel agent, visit waterlooairport.ca or contact Airport Administration at 519-648-2256.

 WestJet is Canada's preferred airline, offering scheduled service throughout its 67-city North American and Caribbean network. Named one of Canada's most admired corporate cultures in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008; WestJet pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. WestJet offers increased legroom, leather seats and live seatback television provided by Bell TV on its modern fleet of 85 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. With future confirmed deliveries for an additional 50 aircraft through 2016, WestJet strives to be one of the five most successful international airlines in the world.