WestJet Link launches western Canada flights with Pacific Coastal

Canadian LCC WestJet Airlines’ regional airline service WestJet Link debuted June 20 with its first flight between British Columbia cities Cranbrook and Prince George, flown via capacity purchase agreement with Vancouver-based regional carrier Pacific Coastal Airlines. Additional new WestJet Link routes out of Calgary opened June 21 (serving Alberta cities Lethbridge and Lloydminster); a Calgary-Medicine Hat, Alberta route will begin June 22. Pacific Coastal will operate the routes as WestJet Link flights, utilizing its fleet of 34-seat Saab 340B aircraft painted in WestJet livery. Each aircraft includes six seats at the front reserved for premium economy customers. The launch of the new regional service opens up WestJet’s Calgary hub to smaller cities in western Canada better suited to Saab 340B aircraft.<br/>