WestJet Launching Calgary-Belize Flights

By: - July 26th, 2017
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Canadian carrier WestJet is expanding its Caribbean network with a new route to Belize.

Beginning Nov. 3, WestJet will operate weekly nonstop service between Calgary and Belize on Fridays.

The flights will depart Calgary at 9:15 AM, arriving at 2:51 PM, with he return flight departing Belize at 3:45 PM and arriving in Calgary at 10:06 PM.

“The Calgary – Belize flight is a welcome addition that will further boost Belize’s tourism industry.  The new flight is exciting news and it underscores BTB’s unwavering marketing efforts in promoting Belize as a growing, viable and a must-go destination,” said Karen Pike, the Belize Tourism Board’s Director of Marketing and Industry Relations.

WestJet already operates a flight between Toronto and Belize from October to May.

“As the carrier with more flights from Calgary International Airport than any other, we have designed our Calgary flight schedules to deliver 55 per cent more connecting itineraries which will help to launch new flights in future seasons and further expand our presence in YYC – a key driver in economic and employment growth in the city,” said Brian Znotins, WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning, Alliances and Corporate Development.

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