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WestJet reports record December load factor

Jan. 7, 2008, Calgary, Alta.- WestJet today announced a record December load factor of 79.3 per cent. This
was accompanied by 15.2 per cent capacity growth, measured in available
seat miles, and an increase in RPMs (revenue passenger miles) of 17.1
per cent.

Compared to the full year 2006, the airline ended 2007 with a
record load factor of 80.7 per cent, full year capacity growth of 16.1
per cent and RPM growth of 19.9 per cent.

Sean Durfy, WestJet President and CEO commented, "Driven by a
healthy Canadian economy and the superior value we deliver to our
guests, our December traffic results capped off a record fourth quarter
and 2007. Our exceptional guest experience has established WestJet as a
strong brand coast to coast. I would like to thank our WestJetters for
their hard work and dedication to making WestJet a great airline.

"These results are a strong springboard to 2008. Despite the rising
price of oil, we are confident our plans for the coming year remain on
track. We look forward to beginning scheduled service to our newest
Hawaiian destination of Kona in January. We ended 2007 with a fleet of
70 Boeing Next-Generation 737s and believe we are well positioned to
add seven more aircraft in 2008. With 16 per cent more capacity to be
added in 2008, our network and schedule will provide even more choice
and value for our guests."

December 2007 Traffic Results





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December 2007   December 2006   Per cent change

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Load Factor                          79.3%           78.0%          1.3 pts.

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Available Seat Miles (ASM)  1.322 billion   1.148 billion              15.2%

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Revenue Passenger Miles

(RPM)                      1.049 billion   0.896 billion              17.1%

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Q4 2007         Q4 2006   Per cent change

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Load Factor                          77.7%           75.5%          2.2 pts.

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Available Seat Miles (ASM)  3.819 billion   3.315 billion              15.2%

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Revenue Passenger Miles

(RPM)                      2.968 billion   2.502 billion              18.6%

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Full Year 2007  Full Year 2006  Per cent change

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Load Factor                           80.7%           78.2%         2.5 pts.

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Available Seat Miles (ASM)  14.545 billion  12.524 billion             16.1%

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Revenue Passenger Miles

(RPM)                      11.739 billion   9.792 billion             19.9%

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Sean Durfy added, "In December the weather challenged our
WestJetters and they came through with flying colours. RASM for the
month showed improvement over December 2006. I have great admiration
and appreciation for our people who delivered record high load factors
throughout the year while maintaining a level of service that is
unrivaled."

This disclosure may contain forward-looking statements and are
subject to, and may be affected by, numerous risks and uncertainties,
some of which are beyond WestJet's control. WestJet's results may
differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such
statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences
include, but are not limited to: changes in government policy, exchange
rates, interest rates, disruption of supplies, volatility of fuel
prices, terrorism, general economic conditions, the competitive
environment and other factors described in WestJet's public reports and
filings. Forward-looking statements are subject to change and WestJet
does not undertake to update, correct or revise any forward-looking
information as a result of any new information, future events or
otherwise.