Defunct regional airline of Canada (2017–2024)
WestJet Link is a brand name under which Pacific Coastal Airlines operated feeder flights for WestJet . Service was originally planned to commence March 7, 2018, but was delayed until June 21, 2018.[ 2] The brand was created to primarily connect smaller cities in western Canada with WestJet's domestic hubs at Calgary International Airport and Vancouver International Airport [ 3] and stimulate air travel in smaller markets.[ 1] On May 13, 2024, WestJet announced that the brand will cease all operations on October 26, 2024, with all operations to be transferred to the WestJet Encore brand.[ 4]
Destinations
WestJet Link aircraft at Calgary International Airport
WestJet Link connects the WestJet mainline service with 9 Destinations in British Columbia and Alberta . All flights operate into or out of Calgary International Airport or Vancouver International Airport .[ 3]
Operators and fleet
WestJet Link Saab 340
All WestJet Link flights are operated by Pacific Coastal using its fleet of 34-seat Saab 340 aircraft. Only the first two WestJet Link aircraft display the word 'Link' on the livery, the rest use the standard WestJet colours.[ 11] As of September 2023, Pacific Coastal Airlines had 5 Saab 340s painted and operating for WestJet Link.
See also
References
^ a b "WestJet Link officially takes flight, connecting Lethbridge with major hubs" . Global News . Retrieved October 13, 2018 .
^ "WestJet Link launch delayed" . newswire.ca . January 31, 2018. Retrieved October 1, 2020 .
^ a b c d e "WestJet introduces WestJet Link" . westjet2.mediaroom.com . WestJet . November 24, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017 .
^ "WestJet transitions WestJet Link routes to WestJet Encore for fall 2024" (Press release). WestJet. Retrieved May 13, 2024 .
^ "WestJet Celebrates 10th Anniversary" . cnrp.ccnmatthews.com (Press release). WestJet. February 28, 2006. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved October 14, 2012 .
^ "WestJet Link grounds its Lloydminster Link Service" . My Lloydminster Now. December 14, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2024 .
^ "The Comox Valley Airport welcomes WestJet Link and an enhanced summer schedule" . June 29, 2021.
^ "Direct Flighhts" . WestJet. March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022 .
^ "WestJet reconnecting routes across British Columbia" .
^ "WestJet Link giving Cranbrook another hub option" . westjet.mediaroom.com (Press release). WestJet. August 12, 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2019 .
^ "The Avgeek - First Aircraft for WestJet Link Spotted in Vancouver" . theavgeek.net .
^ "Pacific Coastal Airlines starts WestJet Link operations" . World Airline News . June 20, 2018. Retrieved June 22, 2018 .
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