WestJet Welcomes Summer With New Schedule
WestJet has released details of its updated July schedule, designed to Canadians the chance to enjoy some summer travel while economically supporting communities across the country in safely reopening travel and domestic tourism. As well, WestJet has added flights to select U.S. markets.
And to ensure guests can book with confidence, the airline maintains its stringent Safety Above All hygiene program and continues to provide flexibility in booking, change and cancellation policies.
WestJet’s chief commercial officer, Arved von zur Muehlen said that the newly released schedule “reflects our commitment to orderly and safe travel while providing steps to allow Canadians to get out, explore, and take part in critical economic activities like staying in hotels, eating out, visiting tourist attractions or simply just travelling to see friends and family.”
He continued: “Governments and Canadians from coast-to-coast are working together to lessen the impact of this pandemic and we are grateful that these efforts have put us in a position to add more options for travel this July.”
From July 5 through Aug. 4, 2020, WestJet will offer operations to 45 destinations including 39 in Canada, five in the U.S. and one in Mexico an increase of approximately 102% more flights from June, but down 76% from July 2019.
WestJet’s von zur Muehlen noted that: “As we emerge from the pandemic, health vigilance must be balanced with the gradual reopening of our economy. WestJet has done our part and spent millions of dollars to ensure the safety and well-being of our guests and our people. We’re ready to get Canadians flying.”
On March 22, WestJet suspended its international and transborder operations. The airline’s schedule now contains flights to key transborder and international destinations including Los Angeles (LAX), Atlanta (ATL) and Las Vegas (LAS).
The carrier’s CCO said that: “Jurisdictions around the world are opening, allowing citizens to begin flying once again which is kickstarting their economies for recovery. We’ve heard from the communities we serve and look forward to having Canadians safely participate and stimulate domestic tourism this summer.”
Go to www.westjet.com for more.
