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WestJet adds Chicago

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

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WestJet is now flying to Chicago from Vancouver and Calgary. The inaugural WestJet flights to Chicago O'Hare airport from Vancouver and Calgary took off yesterday. Flights depart daily from Vancouver until Oct. 27. Flights leave Vancouver at 11:40am and arrive in Chicago at 5:39pm.

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WestJet looks to replace in-flight entertainment system with tablets

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

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WestJet is toying with the idea of replacing the in-flight entertainment system on their airplanes with tablets. The airline will give the plan a trial run in June when two of their aircraft will start distributing Samsung Galaxy tablets to passengers. But there's a catch, it will cost between $10-$12 to rent a tablet.

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WestJet offers price guarantee for summer vacations

Thursday, April 26, 2012

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You may not see summer as the ideal time to take a vacation to a sun destination but if you're looking for good value in a getaway it's one of the best times of year to go. One way you can save some coin on an all-inclusive getaway this summer is by taking advantage of WestJet Vacations price drop guarantee. If you book a vacation of three nights or more before May 31 and the price of that trip drops (a minimum $25) WestJet will refund you the difference. The price guarantee is valid between the time you book up to 21 days prior to your departure date.

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WestJet expanding with addition of regional airline

Saturday, February 11, 2012

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WestJet is expanding. The Calgary based airline is going ahead with plans to start a regional airline that will serve smaller Canadian cities. Currently WestJet’s fleet is made up exclusively of Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft which are too big to serve smaller cities.

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WestJet testing non-stop Vegas flights from Prince George and Hamilton

Monday, September 12, 2011

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Las Vegas is calling and now the people of Prince George and Hamilton can answer. WestJet has launched temporary non-stop service from both cities to Las Vegas which will run twice weekly for the next 11 weeks. According to WestJet's John MacLeod the routes are being tested and if they prove to be feasible could be re-intoduced as the WestJet fleet grows.

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Non-stop Edmonton-Maui flights return

Monday, February 14, 2011

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WestJet's non-stop flights between Edmonton and Maui resumed yesterday. The flights are the only daytime scheduled non-stops in both directions according to WestJet.

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WestJet adds non-stop flights from Ottawa to Vegas

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

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Ottawans (that's what they're called I looked it up) will now be able to travel non-stop to Las Vegas. WestJet will have seasonal flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to McCarran International in Las Vegas running until April 28 of next year.

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WestJet adds fee for second checked bag

Thursday, November 4, 2010

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Effective immediately WestJet will begin charging customers to check a second bag. The fee will apply to passengers who book to fly on any WestJet flight after January 19 of next year. Customers who booked a flight for after that date before November 3 will be exempt from the fee.

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Westjet adding non-stop flight from Regina to Phoenix for winter

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

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I can trace my roots back to Regina and although I've never lived there myself I understand that it gets rather cold in the winter months there. Well good news Regina, now you can escape winter's icy grip and head to the eternally sunny Phoenix for a respite.

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