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For the first time †an interline agreement between EL AL and the premier Canadian airline WestJet

23-Sep-2011
EL AL CEO Eliezer Shkedi and Canadian airline WestJet CEO Gregg Saretsky have signed an interline agreement, giving EL AL passengers direct access to the Canadian company’s routesAs of September 12, 2011, EL AL passengers can purchase combined tickets for continuing flights from Toronto to one of WestJet’s 30 destinations in Canada, Florida and the Caribbean.

WestJet launches service between Hamilton and Las Vegas

12-Sep-2011
WestJet today launches its twice-weekly service from Hamilton to Las Vegas for an 11-week trial period. The inaugural flight leaves at 6 p.m. EDT today from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.

WestJet launches service from Prince George to Las Vegas

12-Sep-2011
WestJet today launches twice-weekly service from Prince George to Las Vegas for an 11-week trial period. The inaugural flight leaves today at 11:45 a.m. PDT from the Prince George Airport.

WestJet welcomes expanded Canada-Mexico air agreement

16-Aug-2011
WestJet today welcomed the announcement of an expanded air transport agreement between Canada and Mexico. WestJet is scheduled to fly non-stop 95 times per week to Mexico from 19 Canadian cities as part of its 2011-2012 winter schedule.

WestJet waives baggage fees for military personnel

15-Aug-2011
WestJet announced that effective today the airline will waive baggage fees for Canadian military personnel travelling in uniform. Military personnel will be allowed to check a maximum of four bags at no additional charge. Oversize and overweight charges will also be waived.

WestJet welcomes Canada-Brazil air agreement

10-Aug-2011
WestJet welcomed the announcement of the new, Open Skies-type agreement between Canada and Brazil.

WestJet adds two members to its Board of Directors

04-Aug-2011
WestJet (TSX:WJA) today announced the appointment of Janice Rennie and L. Jacques Ménard to its Board of Directors.

WestJet adds Prince George - Las Vegas route to its fall schedule

26-Jul-2011
WestJet today announced it will introduce twice-weekly service from Prince George to Las Vegas for an 11-week trial period beginning September 10, 2011.

WestJet forecasts more sun for more Canadians this winter

21-Jul-2011
WestJet today announced it will begin additional service to sun destinations from Kelowna, Victoria, Winnipeg, London and Thunder Bay as part of its winter 2011-2012 flight schedule. The additional service represents significant growth to a number of popular U.S. and international destinations.

WestJet launches service to Orange County

14-Jun-2011
WestJet today launches new, non-stop service between Calgary and Orange County-Anaheim, California. The inaugural flight departed Calgary International Airport at 9:30 a.m. MT today.

WestJet launches "moments" advertising campaign

10-May-2011
WestJet today announced the launch of a major new advertising campaign depicting true experiences of employees who go above and beyond to assist our guests. The campaign is the next chapter in WestJet's award-winning owner's campaign launched in 2005.

WestJet Vacations 2011-2012 winter packages now available

10-May-2011
WestJet today announced that WestJet Vacations packages for Christmas 2011 and the 2011-2012 winter season are now available for booking. Packages to Mexico, the Caribbean, Las Vegas, Hawaii, California, Florida and many more destinations are available for booking into February and March 2012.

WestJet is the 240th airline to sign IET agreement with Hahn Air

29-Apr-2011
Hahn Air has now activated interline e-ticketing (IET) with WestJet Airlines Ltd. Therewith, flights of 240 partner carriers can be issued on insolvency-insured Hahn Air e-tickets (HR-169).

WestJet warns public that national telephone scam is back

18-Apr-2011
WestJet is today warning the public about the reoccurrence of a scam being perpetrated by fraud artists trying to obtain credit card information. The scam is occurring nationally via telephone whereby callers pose as WestJet or other reputable companies.

WestJet releases 2010 International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) information

08-Apr-2011
Effective January 1, 2011, WestJet will begin reporting its financial results in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and as such has prepared 2010 comparative figures, re-stated in accordance with IFRS.

American Airlines and Canada's WestJet Airlines launch codeshare flights

30-Mar-2011
American Airlines and WestJet Airlines have launched a comprehensive codeshare agreement that will give customers of both airlines more choices and greater connectivity when travelling between the United States and Canada, as well as across American's worldwide network.

WestJet provides assistance to Japan relief efforts

24-Mar-2011
WestJet today announced in light of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the airline is donating $25,000 to the Canadian Red Cross. WestJet has also challenged its employees to collectively beat WestJet's donation by giving to the relief organization of their choice.

Vancouver Airport Authority, Air Canada and WestJet throw their support behind Future Travel

17-Mar-2011
Delivered in partnership with IATA, this unique forum for travel industry stakeholders will focus on the end-to-end travel process from the passenger viewpoint, including Check-in, Baggage, Security, Immigration, Boarding and Arrivals, and assess how every aspect of the passenger experience on the ground can be improved.

WestJet celebrates 15 years with gifts to guests

16-Mar-2011
WestJet today begins the celebration of its 15th birthday with a three-day seat sale from Canada to the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean. WestJet will also give away one round-trip flight for two every day for 15 days as part of its first- ever Facebook contest.

WestJet announces appointment of Cheryl Smith, Executive Vice-President & Chief Information Officer

14-Mar-2011
WestJet today announced the appointment of Cheryl Smith to the position of Executive Vice-President and Chief Information Officer.

Harbourfront Centre announces naming partnership with WestJet

10-Feb-2011
Harbourfront Centre and WestJet today announced a three-year naming partnership that will see Harbourfront Centre's main stage renamed as the WestJet Stage. The partnership complements both companies' investment in the community and in the creation of an environment where people can connect.

WestJet announces expanded eastern triangle service

09-Feb-2011
Airline unveils improved schedule for business travellers backed by new service promise

WestJet launches new non-stop service to Palm Springs

03-Feb-2011
WestJet today launches new non-stop, seasonal service between Toronto and Palm Springs, California. The inaugural flight departs Toronto Pearson International Airport at 10:15 a.m. EST.

WestJet announces appointment of Cameron Kenyon to Executive Vice-President, Operations

07-Jan-2011
WestJet today announced the appointment of Cameron (Cam) Kenyon to the position of Executive Vice-President, Operations.

WestJet leases Boeing 757-200 to provide additional non-stop service from Alberta to Hawaii

22-Dec-2010
WestJet today announced its intention to operate a leased Boeing 757-200 to provide non-stop service between Calgary and Honolulu and Maui, and between Edmonton and Maui, subject to Canadian government approval. The service will operate from February 12, 2011, to April 30, 2011.

WestJet launches new service between Ottawa and Las Vegas

09-Dec-2010
WestJet launches new, non-stop service between Ottawa and Las Vegas from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 4:45 p.m. ET.

EpiPen® Marketer King Pharmaceuticals Canada™ teams up with WestJet

06-Dec-2010
King Pharmaceuticals Canada™ and WestJet today announced that they are working together on a new initiative that will see the Calgary-based airline equip all of its aircraft with EpiPen® and EpiPen® Jr (0.3 mg and 0.15 mg epinephrine) Auto-Injectors.

JetBlue Airways and Emirates partner to offer new global connections

16-Nov-2010
JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU), New York's hometown airline, and Emirates, the Dubai-based international carrier, today announced the launch of an interline agreement that offers travelers seamless connections to cities across the globe via New York's John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport.

WestJet launches new service between Toronto and Santa Clara

08-Nov-2010
WestJet launches its new, non-stop service between Toronto and Santa Clara from Pearson International Airport on Friday, November 5, 2010 at 9:15 a.m. EST.

American Airlines launches codeshare flights on airberlin

08-Nov-2010
American Airlines has launched its codeshare relationship with airberlin, the second largest carrier in Germany, the fifth largest in Europe, and a oneworld(R) member-elect.

WestJet launches new service to Grand Cayman

08-Nov-2010
CANADA : WestJet today announced the launch of new, seasonal non-stop service between Toronto and Grand Cayman. The inaugural flight departs Toronto's Pearson International Airport at 9:40 a.m. EDT today.

WestJet initiates quarterly dividend and announces normal course issuer bid

04-Nov-2010
WestJet Airlines Ltd. (WestJet) is pleased to announce that the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has accepted its notice to make a normal course issuer bid to purchase outstanding common voting shares and variable voting shares on the open market in accordance with the rules of the TSX.

WestJet launches new service to New Orleans

02-Nov-2010
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.

WestJet Vacations welcomes pixie dust on board its aircraft

01-Nov-2010
CANADA : WestJet Vacations today announced that guests on board flights to Los Angeles and Orlando during the month of November can expect an extra special experience.

Frontier launches new nonstop Des Moines service

25-Oct-2010
Frontier Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:RJET - News), is today celebrating the launch of its new nonstop service between its Denver hub (DEN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

WestJet warns the public about national telephone scam

25-Oct-2010
CANADA : WestJet is today warning the public of a scam being perpetrated by fraud artists trying to obtain credit card information. The scam is occurring nationally via telephone whereby callers pose as WestJet or other reputable companies.

WestJet sets single-day record for guests flown

11-Oct-2010
CANADA : WestJetters are giving thanks as a record number of guests chose to fly with WestJet today.

Cathay Pacific and Westjet expand services through new code-share agreement

05-Oct-2010
Cathay Pacific Airways and WestJet today announced they will begin a new code-share arrangement with immediate effect, providing passengers with a wider choice and greater connectivity when travelling between Hong Kong and Canada.

Virgin America launches fare sale on Toronto flights

01-Oct-2010
Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing travel, today launches a fare sale on its Toronto flights -- with fares as low as $149*USD / $145**CAD (restrictions, taxes and fees apply) on its nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).

WestJet enhances guest experience with virtual hold technology

22-Sep-2010
CANADA : Demand for air travel is resulting in busier contact centers for airlines like WestJet, one of Canada's leading air carriers.
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