If you booked with WestJet on the airline's new service to connect Prince George to Calgary, your flight has been delayed - until June.
The Calgary-based airline announced Thursday the launch of its once-daily service between the two cities on WestJet Link will be postponed to allow more time for the company to meet its operational requirements.
June 20 is the revised launch date of the direct flights to Calgary, in partnership with Pacific Coastal Airlines.
"WestJet apologizes to our guests for the inconvenience these delays may cause," said Brian Znotins, WestJet's vice-president network planning, alliances and corporate development.
"Impacted guests are being offered several different options including alternative transportation to Calgary to embark on their travel from there, obtaining a full refund or changing the date of travel. We again apologize to our guests for this inconvenience and look forward to the launch of our flights from Lethbridge, Lloydminster, Medicine Hat, Cranbrook and Prince George in June."
Since the new service was announced in November, the airline has been accepting reservations for its Prince George-Calgary service at an introductory rate for flights booked between March 14 and June 27. Refunds or alternate travel arrangements will be offered to compensate those passengers.
Scheduled flights, once they begin June 20, will utilize 34-seat Saab 340B aircraft and will include six WestJet Plus seats.
The daily flights will be scheduled to arrive from Calgary at 2 p.m. PT and will depart from Prince George at 2:40 p.m. PT, arriving in Calgary at 5:30 p.m. MT.
Calgary was identified as the most under-served market in Prince George Airport Authority surveys of Prince George air travelers.
The lack of a direct connection to Calgary means most travelers have to fly to Vancouver to connect to other major destinations.
