WestJet Adds Seasonal Toronto – San Juan Link

Posted 07/11/2011

Canadian carrier WestJet has launched a twice weekly seasonal link between Toronto Pearson International Airport and San Juan in Puerto Rico.  The flight is operating every Saturday and Sunday between November 5 and April 28, 2012 and provides connection opportunities to most of WestJet's Canadian cities.

“We are very excited to be launching non-stop seasonal service to Puerto Rico,” said John MacLeod, Vice-President, Network Management and Alliances, WestJet.  “San Juan is known as one of the busiest cruise ship ports in the world as well as for its own distinct charm and hospitality.”

This is WestJet’s 17th Caribbean destination, but its launch is a major boost for San Juan and the wider Puerto Rican economy.  In the last two years three other carriers have launched flights to the city and the local Department of Economic Development and Commerce claims the economic impact of the new route will be in the region of $6.8 million.

Securing non-stop air access to the Canadian market has been a priority of the Puerto Rico Tourism administration, due to this positive impact on the tourism industry.  Canadian travellers already represent 18.5 per cent of its international hotel registrations and it is now working in collaboration with WestJet Vacations on packages tailored to the needs and likes of that market.

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