WestJet begins service to Miami, largest cruise ship port in the world
WestJet Calgary to Miami service will run four times weekly until Dec. 14 and then from Dec. 16, there will be six return trips weekly.
On Monday, some lucky travellers got to leave the Monday blues behind them, not to mention the fresh snow and cold temperatures, as they jetted south to Miami on WestJet’s Calgary to Miami seasonal service.
The seasonal service kicked off on Oct. 28 and will allow western Canadians to fly to Miami, home to the largest cruise ship port in the world. The first flight left YYC on Monday afternoon at 1:30 and is scheduled to arrive at MIA at 8:45 EDT.
“One of nine cities in Florida served by WestJet and its airline partners, Miami and beyond is now more easily accessible from Western Canada,” said Chris Avery, WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning, Alliances and Corporate Development. “Whether boarding a cruise ship for a vacation on the seas or soaking up Miami’s beautiful beaches or famous shopping and dining experiences, the city’s rich Spanish influence and world-class attractions make it one of the premier vacation destinations in the United States.”
The five-hour flights will run four times weekly, on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until December 14. On December 16, travellers will have more options as the service increases to six times weekly, flying Monday through Saturday.
“We are pleased to welcome WestJet’s newest destination in the sunshine state,” said Stephan Poirier, Senior Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer for The Calgary Airport Authority. “The new route from Calgary to Miami will not only further YYC’s connections to the southeastern United States and Caribbean, but will serve as a great link for business and leisure travellers alike.”
Beach-bound travellers can connect to a number of destinations throughout the US, Central America and South America as Miami is a major hub of American Airlines.