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WestJet launches new service to Kamloops, B.C.
WestJet has launched a new non-stop service to Kamloops, B.C., its seventh B.C. destination.
"This is an important day for both WestJet and Kamloops as we start our new service and bring our award-winning guest experience to the people of Kamloops and surrounding area," said Bob Cummings, WestJet Executive Vice-President of Guest Experience and Marketing. "Guests from across Canada now have affordable and easy access to this delightful area of B.C."
WestJet will fly from Calgary to Kamloops daily at 12:45 p.m. arriving in Kamloops at 12:54 p.m. The return flight will leave Kamloops at 1:30 p.m. and arrive in Calgary at 3:23 p.m. Flights are scheduled to offer guests the opportunity to connect with a number of key destinations within the WestJet network.
WestJet is Canada's leading high-value low-cost airline offering scheduled service throughout its 51-city North American and Caribbean network. Named Canada's most admired corporate culture in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008, WestJet pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. WestJet offers increased legroom and leather seats on its modern fleet of 76 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, and live seatback television provided by Bell TV. With future confirmed deliveries for an additional 45 aircraft, bringing its fleet to 121 by 2013, WestJet strives to be the number one choice for travellers.
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