WestJet expands international network with two new sun destinations Bridgetown, Barbados and La Romana, Dominican Republic
WestJet recently announced the introduction of seasonal non-stop service to two new international sun destinations in the Caribbean: Bridgetown, Barbados and La Romana, Dominican Republic. These new sun destinations are part of WestJet’s enhanced winter schedule, which will also include new service to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from various cities across Canada. Specific schedule details for our new Mexican destinations will be announced shortly so stay tuned!
WestJet also announced increased frequencies from Toronto to Jamaica, St. Lucia and the Dominican Republic. WestJet is also introducing service to Kamloops, B.C., from Calgary and adding a new non-stop route between Calgary and Grande Prairie.
Starting November 3, 2008, WestJet will provide seasonal non-stop service to the following new destinations:
| Route | Starting | Frequency |
| Toronto – Bridgetown, Barbados | November 3, 2008 | 4x weekly |
| Toronto – La Romana, DR | November 3, 2008 | 1x weekly |
| Calgary – Kamloops, B.C. | December 15, 2008 | 1x daily |
One-way fares to La Romana, at the introductory rate of $199 plus applicable taxes, fees and fuel surcharge, are on sale between June 25 and July 9 for travel between November 3 and December 16, 2008. Details on the sale of seats to Bridgetown, Barbados, will be unveiled soon.
WestJet will also increase the number of departures in its existing network. Enhanced winter routes include:
| Route | Starting | Frequency |
| Toronto – Montego Bay | November 2, 2008 | 1x daily |
| Toronto – Punta Cana | November 5, 2008 | 3x weekly |
| Toronto – Puerto Plata | November 2, 2008 | 3x weekly |
| Toronto – St. Lucia | November 2, 2008 | 3x weekly |
| Toronto – Quebec City | November 2, 2008 | 2x daily |
