204 departures from Winnipeg per week in 2017

On Monday February 20, 2017 WestJet announced that it will be adding a direct flight between Winnipeg and Abbotsford, British Columbia beginning April 30, 2017.

The airline will also be adding daily flights to Hamiliton as of May 1, 2017 and also increasing the number of flights to Edmonton from Winnipeg from 21 to 24 per week.

“More air travel options for Winnipeg is always welcome news,” said Pascal Bélanger, Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer for the Winnipeg Airports Authority. “Today’s announcement is a reflection of our growing partnership with WestJet and gives our community more options as we head into the busy summer travel season.”

“WestJet has built its reputation as Canada’s low-fare leader since 1996 and these flights further solidify this position,” said Brian Znotins, WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning, Corporate Development and Alliances. “WestJet has proudly and consistently served the people of Abbotsford, the lower mainland and Winnipeg for more than 20 years.”

WestJet began flying in and out of Winnipeg in 1996.

-News4 Staff-

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