CALGARY — This summer WestJet will offer nonstop flights between Edmonton and St. John’s, with three-times weekly service.

“Both provinces have strong business and leisure ties and we’re excited to inaugurate our new three-times weekly service,” said Brian Znotins, WestJet Vice-President Network Planning and Alliances.

“We’re confident that our guests will benefit from greater access through these conveniently times flights as we continue to invest in both airports.”

From Edmonton, flights depart at 9:15 p.m., arriving the next day in St. John’s at 6:09 a.m. Flights started June 25.

From St. John’s, effective today, June 26, flights depart at 9 a.m., landing at Edmonton at 11:40 a.m.