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WestJet announces Calgary/Punta Cana starting December
CALGARY, June 25, 2019 /CNW/ – As part of its 2019/2020 winter schedule, today WestJet announced a hot new reason to travel south this winter – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Starting December 13, 2019, WestJet will operate a nonstop overnight flight between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)*. The weekly service will be operated on WestJet’s Boeing 767 that includes the airline’s updated Premium and Economy cabin service. Premium is the ideal combination of comfort, value and care including elevated meal service and signature welcome perks featuring sparkling wine and an amenity case.
“Get ready for some spectacular beach vibes this winter with WestJet,” said Arved von zur Muehlen, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer. “With our new route between Calgary and Punta Cana, along with 24 other sun destinations to choose from, WestJet is getting our guests from Alberta to the sun and sand sooner than ever this winter.”
“This nonstop flight to the beautiful beaches of Punta Cana builds on WestJet’s commitment to put Calgary first when it comes to growing travel options. Congratulations from everyone at YYC Calgary International Airport,” said Bob Sartor, President & CEO, The Calgary Airport Authority.
In addition, the airline announced a new weekly nonstop between Victoria International Airport (YYJ) and Los Cabos Mexico International Airport (SJD) starting November 5, 2019.
Details on WestJet’s new winter 2019/2020 routes:
| Route | Frequency | Departing | Arriving | Effective |
| Calgary-Punta Cana | One-time weekly | 11 p.m. | 8:45 a.m. | December 13, 2019 |
| Punta Cana-Calgary | One-time weekly | 10:15 a.m. | 2:56 p.m. | December 14, 2019 |
| Victoria- San Jose Del Cabo(Cabo San Lucas) | One-time weekly | 8 a.m. | 1:14 p.m. | November 5, 2019 |
| San Jose Del Cabo(Cabo San Lucas)-Victoria | One-time weekly | 2:15 p.m. | 5:55 p.m. | November 5, 2019 |
This winter, WestJet will operate more than 980 weekly departures from Calgary International Airport to more than 60 destinations in the WestJet network including 25 sun destinations. WestJet continues to be the airline that Calgarians choose the most with the most departures, destinations and seats out of YYC.
For more information on new routes and increased frequencies in WestJet’s 2019/2020 winter schedule, please visit westjet.com/flight-schedules-new