WestJet strengthens domestic network
Hamilton celebrated with cake and balloons the start of WestJet’s thrice-weekly (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays) operation from Vancouver. Launched 30 June, the 3,349-kilometre sector will be flown on the carrier’s 737-700s.
- WestJet commenced service on six domestic routes this week, plus one international connection from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Los Angeles (LAX). Launched 29 June, the 3,492-kilometre transborder city pair is the only route of WestJet’s new services to face direct competition. The airport pair is already served by American Airlines and Air Canada, which offer a combined 60 weekly flights. The average sector length of the carrier’s new routes is 2,941 kilometres, while the average weekly frequency is 4.4.
| Launched | From | To | Aircraft (WF) | Competition (WF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 June | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | Brandon (YBR) | B73W (4) | |
| 29 June | Los Angeles (LAX) | B73S (7) | Air Canada (49), American Airlines (11) | |
| Vancouver (YVR) | Halifax (YHZ) | B73W (4) | ||
| London (YXU) | ||||
| 30 June | Calgary (YYC) | Thunder Bay (YQT) | B73S (5) | |
| Vancouver (YVR) | Hamilton (YHM) | B73W (3) | ||
| 01 July | Halifax (YHZ) | Winnipeg (YWG) | B73W (4) | |
| Source: OAG Schedules Analyser data for w/c 12 July 2016. | ||||
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