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Canadian carrier, WestJet, is adding flights between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) starting on May 11th. The carrier currently serves 30 US cities (including 15 from Vancouver).
The new 3x weekly service will be operated with Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 12 Premium and 162 Economy Class seats. In addition to flying between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), WestJet also serves the Texas capital from Calgary International Airport (YYC).
Daniel Fajardo, WestJet’s Vice-President of Network and Schedule Planning, said:
As we continue to strengthen our service across Western Canada, we are proud to add new WestJet service between Vancouver and Austin as part of our expanded summer schedule. This service will provide a valuable connection between the Greater Vancouver Area and Southern U.S., offering guests a convenient and affordable way to explore Austin’s thriving music scene and renowned culinary culture, while also providing U.S.-based guests access to one of Canada’s most iconic metropolises.”
Last year, I wrote about WestJet declining to pursue a joint venture with Delta Air Lines. While it might not have locked that in, it still has a partnership with the Atlanta-based carrier. Delta Medallion members receive their allotted Medallion baggage allowance, lounge access, priority boarding, priority check-in, preferred seats, priority bag drop, priority baggage handling, priority security, and priority transfer desk access when flying with WestJet (and vice versa for WestJet elite members).
Anthony’s Take: Austin has seen lots of movement with American pulling back and Delta adding routes. WestJet’s latest addition will give Air Canada some competition on these flights.
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