WestJet Link

WestJet Link
IATA ICAO Callsign
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Founded November 24, 2017
Commenced operations June 21, 2018[1]
Hubs
Frequent-flyer program WestJet Rewards
Destinations 6
Parent company WestJet
Headquarters Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Website westjet.com

WestJet Link is a brand name under which Pacific Coastal Airlines operates 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 with WestJet's domestic hub at Calgary International Airport[3] and stimulate air travel in smaller markets.[1]

Destinations

WestJet Link aircraft at Calgary International Airport

WestJet Link connects the WestJet mainline service with 5 communities in British Columbia and Alberta. All flights operate into or out of Calgary International Airport.[3]

WestJet Link Destinations
City Airport Notes
Calgary, AB Calgary International Airport Hub
Cranbrook, BC Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
Lethbridge, AB Lethbridge Airport
Lloydminster, AB Lloydminster Airport
Medicine Hat, AB Medicine Hat Airport
Prince George, BC Prince George Airport

Operators and fleet

A WestJet Link Saab 340B

All WestJet Link flights will be operated by Pacific Coastal using its fleet of 34-seat Saab 340B aircraft. The aircraft operating for Link are painted in the 2015-2018 WestJet livery, with the word "Link" to the right of the logo. [4]

Airline IATA Code ICAO Code Call sign Aircraft operated Number of aircraft
Pacific Coastal Airlines 8P PCO PASCO Saab 340B up to 8

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "WestJet Link officially takes flight, connecting Lethbridge with major hubs". Global News. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
  2. ↑ newswire.ca - WestJet Link launch delayed
  3. 1 2 "WestJet introduces WestJet Link". WestJet. November 24, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  4. ↑ The Avgeek - First Aircraft for WestJet Link Spotted in Vancouver
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