WestJet launches new service to New Orleans

WestJet today announced the launch of new, seasonal non-stop service between Toronto and New Orleans, Louisiana. The inaugural flight departs Toronto's Pearson International Airport at 9 a.m. EDT today.

"New Orleans is alive with culture and cuisine," said Hugh Dunleavy, WestJet's Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Planning. "From architecture and arts, music and Mardi Gras, to festivals and the French Quarter, New Orleans provides tremendous opportunity for our guests to experience the vibrancy of the Big Easy."

WestJet will fly between Toronto and New Orleans four times per week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Following are the schedule details of WestJet's new service from November 1, 2010 to April 29, 2011:

Toronto - New Orleans (four times weekly until April 29, 2011)

Flight Departure Arrival

From Toronto (WS1920) 9 a.m. 11 a.m.

From New Orleans (WS1173) 12:15 p.m. 3:55 p.m.

One-way fares, available in both directions on non-stop flights only, are available from $99 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 westjet.com.

WestJet Vacations offers customized vacation packages for most of WestJet's scheduled destinations, including packages to New Orleans starting at $359, plus applicable fees and taxes, for air and three nights accommodation. For more information, call one of our WestJet Vacations Experience Specialists at 1-877-737-7001, your preferred travel agent or visit westjetvacations.com.

WestJet flies non-stop from Toronto to some of the most beautiful sun destinations, including Cancun, Montego Bay, Holguin, Varadero, Cozumel, Miami, Freeport, Turks and Caicos, and St. Maarten. As part of its 2010-2011 winter schedule, WestJet is also adding non-stop service from Toronto to Grand Cayman and Santa Clara. One-way fares for Mexico, Bahamas and Caribbean destinations start at $149 plus applicable fees and taxes.