Westjet goes to Barbados

As Air Canada prepares to leave Trinidad and Tobago due to high fuel cost in August 2008, Canada's second largest carrier behind Air Canada, WestJet, will be introducing seasonal non-stop service to two new international destinations in the Caribbean: Bridgetown, Barbados (four times weekly from Toronto) and La Romana, Dominican Republic, from November. These new 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.

WestJet also announced increased frequencies from Toronto to Jamaica, St Lucia and the Dominican Republic and this is with cheaper fares than its competitors.

"With 20 destinations in the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean, we continue to deliver on our international expansion strategy and strengthen our position as a strong and rapidly growing player on the international scene," said Bob Cummings, WestJet Executive Vice-President of Guest Experience and Marketing. "Our current service to key vacation spots is extremely popular and with the addition of Barbados and La Romana, our guests will have more places to go for fun and relaxation in the sun this winter."