CALGARY, AB – WestJet today announced the resignation of President and CEO Sean Durfy effective April 1, 2010. Mr. Durfy will also resign from the board of directors at that time. Mr. Durfy has cited personal reasons for his departure.

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CALGARY, AB – WestJet today announced that it has been inducted into Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame at an awards gala hosted by Waterstone Human Capital.

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CALGARY, AB – WestJet today announced in light of the horrific earthquake in Haiti earlier this week and the ensuing human tragedy that is unfolding, the airline is donating $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross.

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CALGARY – WestJet today announced that it has signed an agreement with EXP-AIR Cargo, marking the beginning of a cargo sales and service relationship that offers an expanded range of services and products for cargo customers throughout Canada, the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean.

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VANCOUVER, BC – A Westjet 737, with 153 people on board, decided to return to the Vancouver Airport today after departing on its flight to Hawaii.

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CALGARY – Due to the new, increased security measures imposed by the Canadian and U.S. transportation authorities, flights to and from the United States continue to be affected by significant delays and in some cases, cancellations.

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CALGARY – WestJet today shared its pride over the 7,500 WestJetters who collected more than 2,400 toys for their annual WestJet Cares for Kids Toy Drive.

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CALGARY – WestJet today announced it will begin seasonal non-stop service from Toronto to Bermuda, effective May 2010.

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CALGARY – WestJet today announced third quarter results for 2009. The airline reported net earnings of $31.4 million or 24 cents per diluted share; this compared to the third quarter of 2008 net earnings of $57.9 million or 45 cents per diluted share.

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CALGARY – WestJet today announced the launch of new, seasonal non-stop service from Toronto to Varadero, Cuba and St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles. The inaugural flights departed Toronto’s Pearson International Airport this morning.

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