New daily transborder service connecting the
Okanagan to the Pacific Northwest and beyond will take flight in
January
KELOWNA,
BC, July 25, 2024 /CNW/ - WestJet today
announced new daily service connecting Kelowna and Seattle beginning in January 2025. The route will unlock more seamless
connectivity between the popular regions to a vast network of U.S.
destinations through Seattle and
beyond, through the airline's longstanding partnership with Delta
Air Lines.
"As we continue to strengthen our service across Western Canada, we are proud to connect
Kelowna with new daily WestJet
service to Seattle as part of our
expanded winter schedule," said John
Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief
Commercial Officer. "This route will provide guests in the
Okanagan and across the Pacific Northwest regions with new
convenient and affordable options to easily connect between both
popular regions for business and leisure year-round."
Flights from Kelowna to
Seattle will depart at
9:00 a.m. local time, aligning with
business travel schedules and allowing for connections to 24
codeshare destinations throughout the western United States, including Los Angeles, San
Francisco, Portland,
San Diego, Phoenix and many others. The returning
11:30 a.m. departure from
Seattle will arrive in
Kelowna at 12:37 p.m., providing ample same day
opportunities for visitors to hit the ski slopes, head out on the
lake or visit one of Kelowna's
wineries upon arrival.
Earlier this week, WestJet revealed its 2024/2025 domestic
winter schedule, outlining significant growth across the country,
including Kelowna. This winter,
WestJet will serve a total of 12 destinations from Kelowna with up to 20 daily departures out of
YLW during peak winter travel.
"WestJet has been a valued partner for Kelowna International Airport
for 28 years and demonstrates their commitment to our
region through continued expansion of the domestic and
international network available from YLW," said Sam Samaddar, Kelowna International Airport Chief Executive
Officer. "I would like to thank WestJet for their dedication to the
Okanagan which allows the growth of our airport and provides
benefits to our entire community - from access to travel for
business and leisure, to economic development here at home."
WestJet's Winter 2024/2025 peak schedule from Kelowna
Route
|
Peak Winter Departures
|
Kelowna-Seattle*
|
5x weekly beginning
January 17, 2025
Daily from February 17,
2025
|
Kelowna-Calgary
|
49x weekly
|
Kelowna-Edmonton
|
19x weekly
|
Kelowna-Toronto
|
5x weekly
|
Kelowna-Vancouver
|
35x weekly
|
Kelowna-Victoria
|
3x weekly
|
Kelowna-Las
Vegas
|
1x weekly
|
Kelowna-Phoenix
|
2x weekly
|
Kelowna-Cancun
|
6x weekly
|
Kelowna-Mazatlan
|
1x weekly
|
Kelowna-Puerto
Vallarta
|
3x weekly
|
Kelowna-San Jose del
Cabo
|
2x weekly
|
*new route
Kelowna gains direct access
to major Delta Air Lines hub in Seattle
Through WestJet's longstanding partnership with Delta Air Lines,
guests connecting through Seattle
will benefit from seamless travel on a single purchased ticket with
check-in for all flights at the first departure and baggage tagged
to their final destination. Additionally, frequent flyers of both
airlines will continue to enjoy extensive reciprocal benefits any
time they fly with either carrier, including earning and redeeming
in their preferred program, and Delta Sky Club lounge access for
eligible WestJet guests.
About WestJet
In 28 years of serving Canadians, WestJet has cut airfares in
half and increased the flying population in Canada to more than 50 per cent. WestJet
launched in 1996 with three aircraft, 250 employees and five
destinations, growing over the years to more than 180 aircraft,
14,000 employees and more than 100 destinations in 26
countries.
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SOURCE WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership