WestJet adds to Toronto hub

WestJet is launching a new non-stop service from Toronto to Nashville and Los Angeles as part of its upcoming 2016 summer schedule.

The airline hopes to operate more than 120 flights per day from Toronto by this summer, including new services to Nashville, Los Angeles and Boston in addition to its previously announced daily service to London, England.

WestJet also announced enhanced schedules for business travellers with additional services from Toronto to Ottawa, Montreal and Fredericton as well as between Ottawa and Halifax.  

Starting June 15th, 2016, flights operating between Toronto and Ottawa, as well as Toronto and Montreal, will operate 12 times each daily. Toronto and Fredericton will have a total of three daily flights as of March 5th, 2016.

Three daily flights between Toronto and Boston will begin March 15th. With additional service between Ottawa and Halifax there will be a total of three daily flights between the cities as of March 5th, 2016. These new flights offer flexibility for business travellers who want same-day return trips and more options during peak morning and evening travel periods. 

Flights are available for purchase starting January 31st, 2016.

In addition to enhanced business travel schedules, new three weekly non-stop flights are being added between Vancouver and San Diego. Vancouver will also see additional service to Los Angeles, Honolulu and Maui while Toronto will see additional service to Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Myrtle Beach. Seasonal routes from Halifax and St. John's to Orlando will now operate year-round.

WestJet also announced a new non-stop route from Calgary to Thunder Bay. The addition of the Calgary to Thunder Bay service during the peak summer period provides an option for those travelling to visit the lakes, landscapes and outdoor adventures the area offers.

For information on WestJet’s 2016 summer schedule click here.