WestJet launches new service to Grand Cayman

Airline makes inaugural flight between Toronto and paradise today

CALGARY, Nov. 4 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced the launch of new, seasonal non-stop service between Toronto and Grand Cayman. The inaugural flight departs Toronto's Pearson International Airport at 9:40 a.m. EDT today.

"Grand Cayman is a little piece of paradise," said Hugh Dunleavy, WestJet Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Planning. "Guests can create their dream vacations with diving excursions, nature tours and some of the best cuisine and shopping in the Caribbean."

WestJet will fly between Toronto and Grand Cayman three times per week: each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Following are the schedule details of WestJet's new service from November 4, 2010 to April 28, 2011:

    
    Toronto - Grand Cayman (three times per week until April 28, 2011)
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    Flight                             Departure   Arrival
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    From Toronto (W2790)               9:40 a.m.   1:45 p.m.
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    From Grand Cayman (WS2791)         2:35 p.m.   6:30 p.m.
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One-way fares, available in both directions on non-stop flights only, are available from $179 plus applicable taxes and fees. Fares are available by calling WestJet's Sales Super Centre at 1-888-WESTJET (937-8538), your preferred travel agent or by visiting westjet.com.

WestJet Vacations offers customized vacation packages for most of WestJet's scheduled destinations, including packages to Grand Cayman starting at $689, plus applicable fees and taxes, for air and three nights, all-inclusive. For more information, call one of our WestJet Vacations Experience Specialists at 1-877-737-7001, your preferred travel agent or visit westjetvacations.com.

WestJet flies non-stop from Toronto to some of the most beautiful sun destinations, including Cancun, Montego Bay, Holguin, Varadero, Cozumel, Miami, Freeport, Turks and Caicos, and St. Maarten. As part of its 2010-2011 winter schedule, WestJet is also adding non-stop service from Toronto to New Orleans and Santa Clara. One-way fares for Mexico, Bahamas and Caribbean destinations start at $149 plus applicable fees and taxes.

About WestJet

WestJet is Canada's preferred airline, offering scheduled service throughout its 71-city North American and Caribbean network. Inducted into Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame and named one of Canada's best employers, WestJet pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. WestJet offers increased legroom, leather seats and live seatback television provided by Bell TV on its modern fleet of 90 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. With future confirmed deliveries for an additional 45 aircraft through 2017, WestJet strives to be one of the five most successful international airlines in the world.

About WestJet Vacations

Launched in 2006, WestJet Vacations provides guests with a wide selection of vacation packages to popular vacation destinations in North America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Leveraging WestJet's friendly employees, extensive network and solid value proposition, WestJet Vacations offers guests a fun, friendly and caring vacation experience.

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For further information: Media contact: Robert Palmer, Media Relations, telephone: 1-888-WJ-4-NEWS (1-888-954-6397), email: [email protected].