CALGARY — WestJet will be launching new daily service between the Greater Sudbury Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport starting Feb. 3, 2017. Operated by WestJet’s regional airline, WestJet Encore, the service will increase to three daily flights in May 2017.

“WestJet is enriching lives and liberating Canadians coast to coast from the high cost of air travel,” said Bob Cummings, WestJet Executive Vice-President, Commercial. “As Canada’s low-fare leader, we are offering residents of Greater Sudbury the opportunity to fly more affordably and connect seamlessly into our expanding national and international network.”

Glenn Thibeault, Member of Provincial Parliament for Sudbury and Minister of Energy for the Province of Ontario, added: “WestJet’s decision to offer flights in Sudbury will boost economic activity, create jobs and provide consumers with new, affordable choices. Sudbury is a dynamic community – with many people coming and going for work or for leisure – and I know these new options will make things a bit better for everyone.”

WestJet Rewards members taking their first flight to or from Sudbury between Feb. 3 and March 31, 2017 can register at westjet.com/sudburybonus to receive a bonus of 25 WestJet dollars just for trying the new service. Minimum redemption rules apply. For details go to westjet.com/rewards.

As a further incentive, for the month of November, WestJet invites all business travellers in Greater Sudbury with top-tier status in a travel rewards program to provide proof of status to receive gold flight benefits in WestJet Rewards. For details go to westjet.com/sudburygold.