WestJet Expands, Enhances Abbotsford, Hamilton Services

WestJet has announced that it is expanding its winter network schedule serving British Columbia’s Fraser Valley, with strategic new routes directly connecting Abbotsford to the popular beaches of Mexico.

The company is also enhancing its winter schedule serving Hamilton, sustaining the community’s key sun connections as the airline works through a transitionary period, completing the integration of its ultra-low-cost carrier, Swoop.

Commenting on its expansion in B.C.’s Fraser Valley, John Weatherill, WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, said that the announcement “brings more opportunity for our guests across the Fraser Valley to seamlessly connect to their favourite sun destinations this winter, as the WestJet Group continues to further solidify its position as Canada’s favourite sun and leisure provider.”

WestJet will also provide non-stop connectivity between Abbotsford and Alberta. With frequent service to Edmonton, Alberta’s capital and Calgary, operating year-round, WestJet will ensure the Fraser Valley is one seamless connection away from its 787 international hub, granting seamless access to travel across Canada, the United States, Central America, Europe and Tokyo.

Said Weatherill: “Abbotsford was integral to Swoop’s success and remains a valuable part of the WestJet Group’s future. As we work through this transitionary period, WestJet’s service from Abbotsford will be centered on our strategic focus of providing non-stop connectivity to the sun destinations we know our guests rely on us for to escape the winter cold.”

As for Hamilton, the company pointed out that it has served the city for 23 years and while the integration of Swoop has resulted in a reduced schedule serving the community, this is a temporary measure required as the airline continues to responsibly execute the incorporation of Swoop’s highly successful business model into WestJet.

Weatherill observed that: “Hamilton was integral to Swoop’s success and remains a valuable part of the WestJet Group’s future. As we work through this transitionary period, WestJet’s service from Hamilton will be centered on our strategic focus of providing non-stop domestic connectivity to Western Canada and the sun destinations we know our guests rely on us for to escape the winter cold.”

As well as its sun schedule, WestJet will also provide non-stop connectivity between Hamilton and Calgary, operating four times weekly. With frequent service to Calgary, operating year-round, WestJet will ensure Hamilton is one seamless connection away from its 787 international hub, granting seamless access to travel across Canada, the United States, Central America, Europe and Tokyo.

And said Weatherill: “We sincerely value our strong partnership with Hamilton International Airport and the Hamilton community who have strongly supported both WestJet and Swoop over the years. We remain unwaveringly committed to engaging with local stakeholders and community members to expand and reposition our investments to best serve the city, for years to come.”