WestJet adds Denver/Calgary to growing network
CALGARY, Aug. 14, 2017 /CNW/ - WestJet announced
today it will begin serving Denver
International Airport (DEN) daily from Calgary International Airport (YYC) starting
March 8, 2018.
"Calgarians have enjoyed WestJet's low fares and great guest
experience since our inception and we are proud to bring our
trusted brand to the Mile-High City, Denver," said Ed
Sims, WestJet Executive Vice-President, Commercial. "With
its sophisticated business economy and stunning mountain
scenery, Denver is a natural for the WestJet network.
Connecting through Calgary will
also allow Denver's business and
leisure travellers year round access to the broader Canadian
WestJet network."
Canada ranks as Colorado's largest trading partner, accounting
for nearly $1.4 billion in exports in
2016. In addition, Canada
ranks as the second-largest foreign investor in Colorado, only the United Kingdom has more corporate
presence.
"We welcome WestJet's investment in our market which further
strengthens Denver's global
brand," said Denver Mayor
Michael B. Hancock. "This new
service will continue to boost our economy, with an estimated
statewide economic impact of nearly $19
million annually and the creation of more than 150 new
jobs."
Calgary ranks as Denver's third-largest market in Canada with nearly 150 people traveling
between the two cities each day. Overall Canada ranks as Denver's second-largest international market
in terms of demand, accounting for 12 per cent of total
international travel.
"WestJet is an airline we have long courted, and we are pleased
the carrier has chosen Denver as
its newest transborder destination," said Kim Day, Denver
International Airport, CEO. "Not only are Denver and Calgary similar cities in terms of size and
geography, but Denver
International Airport and WestJet share similar values in terms of
a strong commitment to customer service and a focus on
innovation."
"This announcement of non-stop service to Denver, Calgary's sister city, is a welcome addition
to the 56 destinations that WestJet currently serves out of
YYC," said Bob Sartor,
President and CEO for The Calgary Airport Authority. "With
several new destinations added and increases in frequencies
this year, we know that WestJet is committed to growing their
extensive route network out of YYC, benefiting Albertans looking to
access top destinations around the world."
"Canada values its
relationships with Colorado – both
cultural and economic – very deeply, and Denver International Airport is the gateway
that helps us keep those connections strong," said Stéphane
Lessard, Consul General of Canada
in Denver. "As this state's number
one international trading partner, it makes sense that the list of
great Canadian companies with investments in this state continues
to grow as we now welcome WestJet to Mile
High."
Details of WestJet's new non-stop service to Denver, Colorado:
Route
|
Frequency
|
Departing
|
Arriving
|
Effective
|
Calgary –
Denver
|
Daily
|
10:10 a.m.
|
12:26 p.m.
|
March 8,
2018
|
Denver –
Calgary
|
Daily
|
1:15 p.m.
|
3:46 p.m.
|
March 8,
2018
|
Introductory fares starting from:
Departing
|
Arriving
|
Air transportation
charges (ATC)
|
Taxes,
fees and
charges
|
Total one-way
price from*
|
Base fare
from
|
Other
ATC
|
Calgary
|
Denver
|
$58.00
|
$0.00
|
$90.77
|
$148.77*CAD
|
*Book by August 21, 2017
(11:59 p.m. MT). Some restrictions
apply. For more details, please visit westjet.com.
Overall, WestJet's guests in Calgary have a total of 57 different WestJet
destinations, including 17 U.S. destinations to choose from, more
than any other airline flying out of Calgary International Airport. By 2018,
WestJet will have increased capacity out of YYC by 48 per cent over
the last 10 years and will account for 53 per cent of the seat
capacity out of the city.
About Denver International
Airport
Denver
International Airport is the 18th-busiest airport in the world and
the sixth-busiest airport in the United
States. With 58.3 million passengers traveling through the
airport each year, DEN is one of the busiest airline hubs in the
world's largest aviation market. DEN is the primary economic engine
for the state of Colorado,
generating more than $26 billion for
the region annually. With the addition of WestJet, Denver is home to 26 airlines serving over 185
nonstop destinations including 25 international cities in 11
countries. For more information visit www.FlyDenver.com, check us
out on YouTube, Pinterest, and Instagram, like us on Facebook and
follow us on Twitter. For current employment opportunities, visit
jobs.flydenver.com.
About WestJet
We are proud to be Canada's most trusted airline and one of very
few airlines globally that does not commercially overbook. Together
with our regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled
service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in
over 20 countries through our airline partnerships. WestJet
Vacations offers affordable, flexible vacations to more than 60
destinations and the choice of more than 800 hotels, resorts,
condos and villas. Members of the WestJet Rewards program
earn WestJet dollars on flights, vacation packages and more.
Members use WestJet dollars towards the purchase of WestJet flights
and vacations packages on any day, at any time, to any WestJet
destination with no blackout periods ̶ even on seat
sales.
WestJet is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)
under the symbol WJA. For more information about everything
WestJet, please visit westjet.com.
Recent recognition includes:
2017/2016 Canada's Most Trusted
Airline (Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria)
2017 Best Airline in Canada and
Travellers' Choice Winner Mid-Sized and Low Cost Airlines –
North America (TripAdvisor
Travelers' Choice awards for Airlines)
2016 Canada's most reputable
company for Corporate Social Responsibility (Reputation
Institute)
2016/2015/2014/2013/2012 Ranked top three for Canadian Brands
(Canadian Business Magazine)
2016/2015/2014/2013 WestJet RBC World Elite MasterCard ranked #1 in
Canada (MoneySense magazine)
2015/2011/2010/2008/2007/2006/2005 Canada's Most Admired Corporate Culture
(Waterstone Human Capital)
2015 Best Employers in Canada
(Aon Hewitt)
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