WestJet bringing more international and domestic flights to Sask. this winter

Travellers in Regina and Saskatoon will soon have a bigger pool of flights to pick from. WestJet announced this week that it is increasing the frequency of some domestic and international flights this winter at the Saskatchewan's two largest airports. James Bogusz, president and CEO of the Regina Airport Authority, said the announcement is "nothing short of incredible." "This means more choice, more opportunities to fly to the cities they are going to in Canada," he said. "And this is on top of a nice slate of sun destinations WestJet is bringing back." James Bogusz, president and CEO of the Regina Airport Authority, says the increased flight frequency will impact local GDP and jobs, and offer more options for travellers. WestJet said the new flights represent a 27% increase for Saskatoon and Regina compared to last year. It's part of a larger expansion by the airline this winter, including what its describing as a "48% increase in intercontinental capacity" at Canadian airports. Along with more flights to destinations like Puerto Vallarta and Cancun, the announcement also promises to substantially increase Regina and Saskatoon's connections with major Canadian cities over the winter months.<br/>