EDMONTON — WestJet officially expanded its service out of the Edmonton International Airport Sunday with a new direct flight to Kamloops, B.C.
The inaugural WestJet Encore flight took off from EIA at 3:30 p.m.
“One of the original purposes of our regional airline was to enhance frequencies in smaller Canadian communities which, until WestJet Encore came along, were challenged by the capacity of our 737s,” said Ferio Pugliese, president of WestJet Encore.
“We are very pleased to offer service between Edmonton and Kamloops on our 78-seat Bombardier Q400s, and look forward to welcoming both business and leisure travellers on board beginning today (Sunday).”
Edmonton airport officials say the daily service between the two communities is a win-win for people on both ends of the flight.
“Kamloops is a great getaway destination with skiing, golfing, wineries, and more; and for Kamloops, Edmonton is a big draw for business, shopping and festivals,” said Tom Ruth, EIA’s president and CEO. “And it’s a key connection for workers commuting to northern Alberta and northern Canada.”
Late last week WestJest also announced new direct flights From Edmonton to Halifax and Hawaii. The non-stop flight to Halifax starts next Tuesday; the flight to Hawaii will begin in a few months.
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