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![]() WestJet Link Saab 340B in 2018 | |||||||
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Founded | November 24, 2017 | ||||||
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Commenced operations | June 21, 2018 [1] | ||||||
Ceased operations | October 26, 2024 | ||||||
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Frequent-flyer program | WestJet Rewards | ||||||
Fleet size | 5 | ||||||
Destinations | 8 | ||||||
Parent company | WestJet | ||||||
Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||||||
Website | www |
WestJet Link was a brand name under which Pacific Coastal Airlines operated feeder flights for WestJet.
Service was originally planned to commence on March 7, 2018, but was delayed until June 21, 2018. [2] The brand was created to primarily connect smaller cities in western Canada with WestJet's domestic hubs at Calgary International Airport and Vancouver International Airport [3] and stimulate air travel in smaller markets. [1] On May 13, 2024, WestJet announced that the brand would cease all operations on October 26, 2024, with all operations transferred back to the WestJet Encore brand. [4]
WestJet Link connected the WestJet mainline service with nine destinations in British Columbia and Alberta. All flights operated into or out of Calgary International Airport or Vancouver International Airport. [3]
All WestJet Link flights were operated by Pacific Coastal using its fleet of 34-seat Saab 340 aircraft. Only the first two WestJet Link aircraft display the word 'Link' on the livery, the rest used the standard WestJet colours. [11] As of October 2024 [update] , Pacific Coastal Airlines had 5 Saab 340s painted and operating for WestJet Link. [12] [13]
Airline | IATA service | ICAO code | Callsign | Aircraft | In service | Passengers |
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Pacific Coastal Airlines [14] | 8P | PCO | PASCO | Saab 340 | 5 | 34 |
Total | 5 |