Buenos Dias Mexico! WestJet Adds Scheduled Service to Mazatlan and San Jose del Cabo/Cabo San Lucas

Market Wire, August, 2007

WestJet (TSX: WJA) today announced the introduction of seasonal non-stop service to two new international destinations in Mexico: Mazatlan from Calgary and Edmonton; and San Jose del Cabo/Cabo San Lucas from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. These new sun destinations are part of WestJet's enhanced winter schedule that also includes the addition of a new seasonal non-stop route from Vancouver to Kona, Hawaii.

"Mexico represents the fourth international country for scheduled service," said Bob Cummings, WestJet Executive Vice-President, Guest Experience and Marketing. "These announcements are part of WestJet's measured expansion plans to fly to over 60 destinations by 2013. Our fleet of Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft is perfectly suited for these destinations, providing live seatback TV and pay-per-view movies at every seat. We are confident that the exceptional guest experience provided by our more than 6,400 WestJetters will make these destinations a success.

"Turning to Kona, WestJet is quickly becoming the airline of choice for Canadians travelling to Hawaii. Our flights to Hawaii have increased to 21 flights weekly from 14 last winter and we also have improved schedules for our guests' convenience.

"In three short years, WestJet has grown to 18 sun destinations offering guests across Canada the opportunity to travel south in the winter. WestJet also recently announced the addition of three new Caribbean destinations: Montego Bay (Jamaica), Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic) and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)."

"This is exciting news for WestJet Vacations," said John Hamilton, Vice-President, WestJet Vacations. "This expansion enriches the already strong package offerings to our sun destinations. We will be making exciting announcements for these new destinations shortly. I am confident that our value-added vacation packages will offer something for everyone."

Starting in December 2007 and January 2008, WestJet will provide seasonal non-stop service to the following new sun destinations:

Calgary - San Jose del Cabo/Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (Thursdays and Sundays)
Starting December 20, 2007. Introductory fare $199(i)
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Flight                              Departure                       Arrival
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From Calgary - WS1172               10:30 a.m.                     2:56 p.m.
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From San Jose del Cabo - WS1173      3:50 p.m.                     8:20 p.m.
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Calgary - Mazatlan, Mexico (Saturdays)
Starting December 22, 2007. Introductory fare $199(i)
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Flight                              Departure                       Arrival
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From Calgary - WS1174                1:00 p.m.                     5:23 p.m.
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From Mazatlan - WS1175               6:15 p.m.                    10:57 p.m.
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Edmonton - San Jose del Cabo/Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (Fridays)
Starting December 21, 2007. Introductory fare $219(i)
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Flight                              Departure                       Arrival
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From Edmonton - WS1184               7:45 a.m.                    12:22 p.m.
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From San Jose del Cabo - WS1185      1:10 p.m.                     6:11 p.m.
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Edmonton - Mazatlan, Mexico (Saturdays)
Starting December 22, 2007. Introductory fare $219(i)
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Flight                              Departure                       Arrival
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From Edmonton - WS1182              11:05 a.m.                     3:39 p.m.
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From Mazatlan - WS1183               4:30 p.m.                     9:37 p.m.
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Vancouver - San Jose del Cabo/Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (Saturdays)
Starting December 22, 2007. Introductory fare $199(i)
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Flight                              Departure                       Arrival
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From Vancouver - WS1190             10:45 a.m.                     4:13 p.m.
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From San Jose del Cabo - WS1191      5:05 p.m.                     8:40 p.m.
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Vancouver - Kona, Hawaii (Thursdays and Sundays)
Starting January 13, 2008. Introductory fare $249(i)
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Flight                              Departure                       Arrival
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From Vancouver - WS0930              6:30 p.m.                    10:58 p.m.
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From Kona - WS0931                  11:59 p.m.                     7:38 a.m.
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