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WestJet launches eastern triangle initiative

The significantly enhanced value proposition, centred on a business schedule between Toronto and Montreal and Toronto and Ottawa, also includes a host of new services and a new service promise.

WestJet will now offer 10 flights each business day between Toronto and Montreal and nine flights each business day between Toronto and Ottawa. Details of WestJet's eastern triangle service are as follows. All times are EDT.

    ————————————————————————-
    Toronto-Montreal                                   Montreal-Toronto
     departure times                                    departure times
    ————————————————————————-
          7 a.m.                                             7 a.m.
          8 a.m.                                             8 a.m.
          9 a.m.                                             9 a.m.
         12 p.m.                                            12 p.m.
          2 p.m.                                             2 p.m.
          4 p.m.                                             4 p.m.
          5 p.m.                                             5 p.m.
          6 p.m.                                             6 p.m.
       7:30 p.m.                                             7 p.m.
      10:30 p.m.                                          8:30 p.m.
    ————————————————————————-
   
   
    ————————————————————————-
    Toronto-Ottawa                                      Ottawa-Toronto
    departure times                                     departure times
    ————————————————————————-
          7 a.m.                                             7 a.m.
          8 a.m.                                             8 a.m.
          9 a.m.                                            9:30 a.m.
          12 p.m.                                            12 p.m.
          2 p.m.                                             2 p.m.
          4 p.m.                                             4 p.m.
         5:30 p.m.                                           5 p.m.
         6:30 p.m.                                           6 p.m.
        10:30 p.m.                                          7:30 p.m.
    ————————————————————————-

A new service promise will see guests travelling on these routes offered 50 per cent off their next Toronto-Montreal or Toronto-Ottawa flight if their aircraft is delayed by more than 30 minutes. If a guest's eastern triangle flight is cancelled and they cannot travel at the new time, they will receive full credit for the cost of their ticket plus 50 per cent off their next Toronto-Montreal or Toronto-Ottawa flight.

WestJet will also offer guests travelling these fights dedicated, easy-access departure gates at all three airports, priority security screening in Toronto and Montreal, and no extra fees for taking an earlier flight or missing their flight but arriving at the airport within two hours of their scheduled departure. Also included is a complimentary glass of wine or beer on board, 20 per cent off Toronto Pearson valet parking services and 25 per cent off Park'N Fly Airport Parking in all three cities. Full details are available athttp://www.westjet.com/smartbusiness.

Also, guests who join WestJet's Frequent Guest Program will receive a bonus of $25 WestJet dollars for every three one-way flights flown in the triangle between May and August.

"This initiative is aimed at addressing the needs of our valued business travellers," said Bob Cummings, WestJet Executive Vice-President, Sales, Marketing and Guest Experience. "It shows that we take the needs of our business guests seriously, with a strong commitment to on-time performance, conveniences to make their arrival and departure easier, and rewards to recognize and thank them for choosing to fly with us. We believe these offerings are innovative and, when combined with our award-winning guest experience, position WestJet as a compelling choice for business travellers."