WestJet celebrates 1st anniversary of service at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)

Waterloo Region - Today the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and WestJet will celebrate the first anniversary of their daily non-stop service to Calgary providing a direct link to Western Canada.

 "WestJet has transformed the airport and enhanced the community not only with their Calgary service, but also with their contributions to local charities and education partners," said Jeff Schelling, Manager of Airport Development for the Region of Waterloo International Airport. "We wish the entire WestJet team continued success on this, their 1^st Anniversary at YKF - may this be the first of many."  

 Since 2005, guest traffic at the Airport has increased by over 400 per cent and the latest expansion at the Airport has been the most extensive since the building was constructed. The project, which focuses on improving guest service, will enhance numerous areas of the operation including airline check-in, security screening, departure lounge and the construction of a dedicated domestic arrivals area complete with baggage carousel. Construction is scheduled for completion this summer.

"We are delighted to be celebrating one year of service with the people of Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge," said Bob Cummings, WestJet's Executive Vice-President, Guest Experience and Marketing. "Our modern fleet of aircraft and award-winning guest experience has been well received by the community and we are confident the people of this region will continue to fly with WestJet."

 WestJet operates North America's most modern fleet of any large commercial airline, comprised of 74 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft equipped with more legroom, leather seats and live seatback television. 

 Following are the schedule details of WestJet's non-stop service:

 Kitchener-Waterloo to Calgary - Daily

Calgary to Kitchener-Waterloo - Daily

More detailed information about WestJet's summer schedule and fares is available at westjet.com.  

Take the hassle out of your business and vacation travel and choose your local alternative! The Region of Waterloo International Airport is easy to navigate with modern amenities including high-speed wireless Internet, complimentary baggage carts and car rentals. No traffic jams or lost vehicles, just convenient and friendly air service. 

The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is owned and operated by the Region of Waterloo. Year-round daily scheduled service is available with: Northwest Airlines, offering three flights daily to Detroit with connections to over 900 destinations around the world; WestJet, offering daily non-stop flights to Calgary with connections to Western Canada; and Bearskin Airlines, offering daily flights to Ottawa with connections to North-Eastern Ontario. Seasonal sun and snow vacation charter service is available from December through March. For more information, visit www.waterlooairport.ca or contact Airport Administration at 519-648-2256.

 WestJet is Canada's leading high-value low-cost airline offering scheduled service throughout its 47-city North American and Caribbean network. Named Canada's most admired corporate culture in 2005, 2006 and 2007, WestJet pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. With increased legroom and leather seats on its modern fleet of 74 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, and live seatback television provided by Bell ExpressVu, WestJet strives to be the number one choice for travellers.