WestJet today outlined its plan to transition WestJet Link service to WestJet Encore, providing regional connectivity onboard WestJet’s fleet of De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft. The service change will complete the airline’s capacity purchase agreement with Pacific Coastal Airlines and is in line with WestJet’s regional growth strategy. WestJet will be working closely with the regional communities on this transition, which will in most cases see an increase in the number of seats offered. WestJet is committed to ensuring that air access in these communities remains supported to achieve their economic and tourism objectives.
Service to routes previously served by WestJet Link will transition at the end of WestJet’s summer schedule, by no later than October 27, 2024. Guests that have booked WestJet Link flights beyond October 27, 2024, will be automatically rebooked on WestJet Encore flights as part of the revised schedule.
“WestJet values our guests in these communities, and we look forward to serving these regional airports through the reliable and affordable service our WestJet Encore fleet is known for,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. “We understand how vital air service is for these smaller communities in Alberta and British Columbia and this transition will ensure that they maintain access to WestJet’s broader network through our base in Vancouver and global hub in Calgary.”
*NEW* WestJet Encore Routes for Fall 2024
| Route | Frequency | Start Date |
| Calgary-Cranbrook | 11x weekly | October 27 |
| Calgary-Lethbridge | 1x Daily | October 27 |
| Calgary-Medicine Hat | 1x Daily | October 27 |
| Vancouver-Cranbrook | 3x weekly | October 27 |
| Vancouver-Comox | 1x Daily | October 27 |
| Vancouver-Nanaimo | 4x weekly | October 28 |
WestJet’s most up-to-date 2024 fall and winter schedule can be found on WestJet.com.
“We are sincerely grateful for Pacific Coastal’s valued partnership over the last six years and look forward to our shared guests benefiting from our interline agreement going forward,” concluded Weatherill.
“I’m so proud of all the employees at Pacific Coastal Airlines who have powered WestJet Link since it first started in June 2018,” said Quentin Smith, President of Pacific Coastal Airlines. “In partnership with WestJet we have proven how important regional flight connectivity is in British Columbia and Alberta.”