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WestJet Launches New Flights Between YYC and YDQ

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WestJet has inaugurated a new route between YYC and YDQ beginning 08SEP. That makes WestJet the only carrier to provide nonstop service between Dawson Creek, B.C. and Calgary.

"Our guests in both Calgary and the Peace River Region have been patiently awaiting this important milestone and we are thrilled to bring air service to the community," said John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer. "As we continue to build back our network, Dawson Creek will benefit from lower fares and connectivity across our network as we strive to reconnect Canadians for business and leisure."

Upon the first arrival in Dawson Creek, the inaugural service was celebrated by Dawson Creek Mayor Dale Bumstead alongside Chris Hedlin, WestJet's Vice-President of Network Planning and key regional business leaders.

"The City of Dawson Creek is so pleased to welcome WestJet into our city and the entire South Peace region of Northeast BC. This new direct service to Calgary is so important to the economic development of our city," said Dale Bumstead, Mayor, Dawson Creek. "The Energy, Forestry and Mining sectors are all very important to our region and this new service will be a welcome addition for industry while also providing our residents with nonstop air service to WestJet's global hub in Calgary for their leisure and business travel."

Details of WestJet's service between YYC and YDQ:

Route

Frequency

Start Date

Departure (local time)

Arrival (local time)

YYC – YDQ

4x weekly

08SEP 2021

3:30 p.m

4:37 p.m

YYC – YDQ

4x weekly

08SEP 2021

5:15 p.m

8:13 p.m

Flights will run four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays through a capacity purchase agreement with Pacific Coastal Airlines using its fleet of WestJet-branded 34-seat Saab 340 aircraft.

With the addition of YYC-YDQ service, WestJet Link now operates five routes between YYC and YXC, YQL, YLL and YXH and three between YVR and YXC, YCD and YQQ.

For more information, please go to WestJet's web site. 

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