WestJet's inaugaral transborder service between Edmonton and Minneapolis took off Friday, connecting the Alberta capital with the Midwest USA.
With the inclusion of Minneapolis to Edmonton's network, WestJet has increased Edmonton's transborder capacity this summer by over 150 per cent and its total network capacity by over 40 per cent marking the airline's largest network expansion from a single city in its history.
"We are thrilled to be celebrating the departure of our third of five inaugural routes from Edmonton today, signifying our expanding commitment to the capital of WestJet's home province," said Chris Avery, WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning, Alliances and Commercial Development. "Through our new service connecting Edmonton and Minneapolis, WestJet is doing our part to further enhance the economic success of the communities we serve through the implementation of strategic routes that serve to stimulate vital business and tourism opportunities."
"WestJet has been an important partner for YEG since their inception, more than 27 years ago, and we are proud that our relationship continues to grow and strengthen. We are excited to celebrate their renewed commitment to YEG and welcome this important air service link for our community. This new non-stop route to Minneapolis is an exciting addition to the more than 50 non-stop destinations at YEG and will serve as an important connection for business, tourism and cargo," Myron Keehn, President & CEO, EdmontonInternational Airport (YEG).
The airline has five weekly flights between Edmonton and Minneapolis this summer, leaving Edmonton at 9:45 am local time departing 2:20pm local time from Minneapolis.
"We're pleased to welcome WestJet and to have another prominent international carrier serving MSP," said Brian Ryks, CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), which owns and operates MSP. "This gives business and leisure travelers across the upper Midwest more convenient, direct access to Western Canada."
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