WestJet Launches New Summer Service

Waterloo Region - Today the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and WestJet will celebrate the launch of their new seasonal daily non-stop service between Waterloo Region and Vancouver. The inaugural flight departs from the Region of Waterloo International Airport at 7 a.m. today.

 "The start of WestJet's service to Vancouver from the Region of Waterloo International Airport is just in time for the start of the 2010 summer travel season," said Ken Seiling, Regional Chair.   "WestJet has been a great partner and the addition of non-stop flights to Vancouver offers even more convenience to those flying out of our Airport."

 WestJet will fly daily summer seasonal service between Waterloo Region and Vancouver.

 "Both Kitchener-Waterloo residents as well as residents of the lower mainland of British Columbia are very excited about WestJet's new service between the two regions," said Hugh Dunleavy, WestJet Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Planning. "As we enter the warmer months of the summer travel season, WestJet is pleased to provide low cost, high value travel opportunities to unite families and friends from different parts of our great country."

 The schedule details of WestJet's new service are:

 Vancouver - Kitchener-Waterloo (daily)

One-way fares, available in both directions on non-stop flights only, are available from $209 plus applicable taxes and fees. Fares are available by calling WestJet's Sales Super Centre at 1-888-WESTJET (937-8538), your preferred travel agent or by visiting www.westjet.com.

As part of its 2010 summer schedule, WestJet is also continuing its year-round service from Kitchener-Waterloo to Calgary with one-way fares starting at $189, plus applicable fees and taxes.

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: WestJet, offering daily non-stop flights to Calgary and Vancouver with connections to other great cities; and Bearskin Airlines, offering daily flights to Ottawa with connections to North-Eastern Ontario.  Seasonal sun vacation charter service is available from December through March with Sunwing Vacations. For more information contact your local travel agent, visit www.waterlooairport.ca or contact Airport Administration at 519-648-2256.     

 WestJet is Canada's preferred airline, offering scheduled service throughout its 68-city North American and Caribbean network. Inducted into Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame and named one of Canada's best employers, 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 88 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. With future confirmed deliveries for an  additional 47 aircraft through 2016, WestJet strives to be one of the five most successful international airlines in the world.