WestJet Link is a brand name under which Pacific Coastal Airlines operates feeder flights for WestJet. Service was originally planned to commence 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 hubsatCalgary 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 operation in the fall of 2024 and all operations would be transferred to the WestJet Encore brand.
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| Founded | November 24, 2017 (2017-11-24) | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | June 21, 2018 (2018-06-21)[1] | ||||||
| Ceased operations | October 26, 2024 (2024-10-26) | ||||||
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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 connects the WestJet mainline service with 9 Destinations in British Columbia and Alberta. All flights operate into or out of Calgary International AirportorVancouver International Airport.[3]
All WestJet Link flights are 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 use the standard WestJet colours.[10] As of September 2023, Pacific Coastal Airlines had 5 Saab 340s painted and operating for WestJet Link.
| Airline | IATA service | ICAO code | Callsign | Aircraft | In service | Passengers |
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| Pacific Coastal Airlines[11] | 8P | PCO | PASCO | Saab 340B | 5 | 34 |
| Total | 5 |
