WestJet converts five Bombardier Q400 purchase options to firm orders, increases Encore frequencies

WestJet (Calgary) today announced it has signed a firm order for five Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft. A firm order for one Q400 aircraft was also signed in March 2015. These transactions are conversions of options previously booked by WestJet. The five firm orders are for delivery in 2016 and 2017.

The Q400 aircraft will be operated by WestJet Encore (Calgary).

New WestJet Encore routes launched earlier this year include: Edmonton-Kamloops, Toronto-Québec City, Toronto-Fredericton and Halifax-Sydney.

In related news, Westjet announced an increase in frequency on three existing international routes and a move from seasonal to year-round service between Calgary and Yellowknife.

Service between Calgary and Loreto, Mexico increases from weekly to twice-weekly service. Flights between Toronto and Puerto Vallarta increase from weekly to three times weekly and service between Toronto and Puerto Plata doubles from twice-weekly service to four scheduled flights per week.

Copyright Photo: Chris Sands/AirlinersGallery.com. Bombardier DHC-8-402 (marketed as the Q400) C-FQWE (msn 4473) lands at the Calgary base.

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