WestJet has launched its newest route, linking Calgary and Seattle for the first time. The departure of flight WS3612 marked a major recovery milestone as the airline's first trans-border inaugural since pre-pandemic.
The YYC-SEA route will operate four times weekly to begin and will increase incrementally to two-times daily by spring 2022.
"We are thrilled to foster direct connectivity between Calgary and Seattle for the first time on a route that our guests and both cities have long awaited," said Chris Hedlin, WestJet's Vice-President, Network and Alliances.
"This route will bolster economic ties between the regions and will stimulate Alberta's visitor economy as we continue to strengthen our trans-border network from our global hub in Calgary."
The departure of WS3612 carrying 69 guests also marked WestJet's first new international route departure under the Government of Canada's new traveller and employee vaccination policies.
"Confidence in travel is growing as demonstrated by the demand for today's flight and policies must evolve to support the fully-vaccinated travel ecosystem, " Hedlin said.
"Today is an important milestone in our commitment to restoring Canada's visitor economy and we are optimistic that we will continue to see progress on the easement of border policies that are impacting our guest's ability to travel between Canada and the U.S. as seamlessly by air, as they are by land," Hedlin added.
"Congratulations to WestJet on their new direct route from YYC to Seattle," said Bob Sartor, President and CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority. "We look forward to introducing guests to this beautiful coastal city to enjoy great culture, cuisine and, of course, coffee, as well as welcoming American guests from the Pacific Northwest region to YYC."
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