WestJet announces new U.S. destinations

Airline also increasing flights across Canada and to U.S., Mexico and Caribbean

CALGARY, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - WestJet today announced the launch of new non-stop service between Toronto and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and between Calgary and Dallas, Texas, beginning this spring. Flights on both routes will be operated using the airline's fleet of Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft.

Starting May 2, 2013, WestJet will introduce twice-weekly service on Thursdays and Sundays between Toronto and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Daily service between Calgary and Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, will begin April 29, 2013. Flights for both services, featuring great introductory fares, will be available for purchase on February 11, 2013.

"We are very proud to announce our 19^th and 20^th U.S. destinations and our 82^nd and 83^rd destinations overall," said Chris Avery, WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning, Alliances and Corporate Development.

"Myrtle Beach is one of the most popular destinations for Canadian vacationers, with more than 90 kilometres of picturesque beaches, world-class golf and warm southern hospitality," Chris Avery added. "The baggage capacity of our 737 aircraft is ideal for those travelling with golf clubs and our one free checked bag is popular with leisure travellers. Guests will be able to find a variety of packaged vacations featuring ocean-front resorts, condos and hotels through WestJet Vacations."

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is the fourth-largest airport in the United States, as well as a major hub for WestJet's partner, American Airlines. WestJet's relationship with American Airlines will enable guests to access three round-trip flights a day between Calgary and Dallas, a key Western business route, as well as American's extensive network beyond Dallas.

"Our airline partnership strategy continues to complement our growing network and is opening many new markets for our guests," said Chris Avery.

Details of WestJet's new non-stop twice-weekly (Thursday and Sunday) service between Toronto and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, are as follows:

Details of WestJet's new non-stop daily service between Calgary and Dallas-Fort Worth are:

Introductory one-way fares are:

*Some restrictions apply.  Please see westjet.com for full details.

Within Canada, WestJet is also increasing the number of flights between Toronto and Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon and Regina, and will introduce new non-stop service between Toronto and Fort McMurray. The airline will also increase to two flights daily from one between Calgary and Los Angeles, and to 11 from seven flights weekly between Toronto and Orlando.

"Our increase in domestic capacity this summer season is a strategic decision aimed at improving our schedule for leisure and business travellers," said Chris Avery.

Internationally, WestJet will extend service to Aruba, Liberia, Costa Rica, and Trinidad and Tobago on a year-round basis. The airline will also add one extra flight each week between Toronto and Kingston and Montego Bay, Jamaica, Varadero, Cuba, St. Martin, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, and Cancun, Mexico.  WestJet Vacations' packages will be available on many of these routes.

About WestJet
WestJet is Canada's most preferred airline, offering scheduled service to 83 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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About WestJet Vacations
WestJet Vacations provides guests with affordable, reliable and easy-to-book travel experiences to 52 destinations in 18 countries, including the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. Leveraging WestJet's fun and friendly image, extensive network and world-class guest experience, WestJet Vacations offers guests a great flight schedule and a wide variety of hotel and resort options to create fun and affordable vacation experiences. For more information, visit www.westjetvacations.com.

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