CALGARY — After successfully bidding for eight slot pairs, WestJet will launch scheduled service to New York’s LaGuardia airport with seven nonstop flights each business day between Toronto and New York City starting June 4.

On July 12, WestJet will increase to eight nonstop flights each business day. Flight times offer business travellers the flexibility and convenience to change plans on their day of travel at no cost. ≤p≥ “This is another significant milestone for WestJet,” said John MacLeod, WestJet Vice-President, Network Management and Alliances. “Toronto to New York is the largest transborder market from Canada, and this new nonstop service, offered on our Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft, will offer business and leisure travellers alike the convenience, comfort and affordability they’ve been looking for.

“We continue to aggressively target the business traveller, particularly in the eastern triangle,” said MacLeod. “Just a year ago, WestJet announced its increased service between Toronto-Montreal and Toronto-Ottawa. We believe that our superior operational performance, remarkable guest experience, tailor-made business schedule and now multiple daily flights to New York will meet the needs of those guests flying for business.”

The launch of new service comes on the heels of the recently signed codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines. WestJet guests travelling between Toronto and New York will arrive into

Delta’s main connection area at LaGuardia, allowing connections to Delta’s comprehensive U.S. network without additional security screening.

Full schedule details and great introductory one-way fares from $49 plus applicable taxes and fees are available for a limited time starting Monday, Jan. 30.