WestJet adds flights from Canada to JAMAICA
Aug 14, 2018
Photo: Half Moon Resort in Montego Bay, Credit: Half Moon Resort
CALGARY, Aug. 13, 2018 /CNW/ – WestJet guests across Canada will have more ways to escape the cold this winter with the release of WestJet”s seasonal schedule for winter 2018/2019. As part of the winter schedule, WestJet announced twice-weekly, non-stop service between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ) .
“WestJet”s new non-stop service to Montego Bay is another great travel option for Albertans looking to escape the cold to Jamaica”s most lively city and popular sun destination,” said Bob Sartor, President and CEO for The Calgary Airport Authority. “We”re also extremely pleased with our partner airline”s continued growth and investment into YYC as its hub airport, with 142 daily flights out of Calgary during the winter peak.”
“MBJ welcomes WestJet”s twice-weekly service from Calgary, Canada,” said Rafael Echevarne, CEO, MBJ Airports Limited. “We congratulate WestJet in expanding their service to Montego Bay from other parts of Canada. We look forward to this service and additional passengers from Canada. Welcome to Montego Bay and Jamaica.” The service start November 3, 2018 . WestJet guests across our network continue to benefit from new destinations, schedule improvements and more flights,” said Tim Croyle, WestJet Interim Executive Vice-President, Commercial. “We continue growing our hubs to ensure the best travel experience for Canadians while laying the foundation for the entry of our Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners from these hubs to the world.” This winter, WestJet will operate an average of 701 daily flights to 96 destinations including 39 in Canada, 22 in the United States, 34 in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America, and one in Europe. https://www.
