By Dori Modney (@Dori_Modney on Twitter)

West Jet makes it official – the company will provide linking flights to Lethbridge

Nov 24, 2017 | 9:26 AM

 CALGARY  –   It’s what many have been waiting for — West Jet will be offering a new regional air service operating under a capacity purchase agreement (CPA) with Pacific Coastal Airlines, beginning in March of 2018.

A news release Friday morning, states “Using Pacific Coastal Airlines’ aircraft painted in WestJet colours, WestJet Link will connect the communities of Lethbridge, Lloydminster, Medicine Hat, Cranbrook and Prince George to WestJet’s rapidly expanding network hub at the YYC Calgary International Airport. These new routes will add to WestJet’s existing leadership position in Calgary, offering more flights and seats to more destinations than any other airline.”

All WestJet Link flights will be operated by Pacific Coastal using its fleet of 34-seat Saab 340B aircraft. Each aircraft will include six seats available in WestJet Plus, offering guests advanced boarding, no-charge for two checked bags and seating at the front of the aircraft.

Lethbridge County Reeve, Lorne Hickey, calls West Jet’s decision a significant achievement for the Lethbridge Airport.

 “The daily flights to Calgary will provide additional and convenient access for business and leisure travellers, further solidifying the Airport as a thriving air service centre. Calgary is a hub for travel around the globe, and with flights to and from the Lethbridge Airport this service will provide Southern Alberta yet another opportunity to access a gateway to the world. As we work toward growing the Airport and its services, this announcement will help us to achieve that goal

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