WestJet Link
| Company type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airline |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Defunct | 2024-10-26 |
| Fate | Discontinued, routes reintegrated into WestJet Encore |
| Headquarters | Calgary , Canada |
Area served | Western Canada (British Columbia and Alberta) |
| Parent | WestJet |
WestJet Link was a brand name utilized by Pacific Coastal Airlines to operate regional feeder services on behalf of WestJet.
History
Although initially scheduled to commence operations on March 7, 2018, service launch was postponed until June 21, 2018. The brand's purpose was to link smaller communities in western Canada with WestJet's primary domestic hubs located at Calgary International Airport and Vancouver International Airport, thereby enhancing air connectivity in less-served markets. On May 13, 2024, WestJet declared that WestJet Link would discontinue its services on October 26, 2024, with affected routes being reintegrated into the WestJet Encore network.
Destinations
WestJet Link facilitated connections between WestJet’s mainline flights and nine destinations across British Columbia and Alberta, all routed through the hubs at Calgary International Airport or Vancouver International Airport.
Operators and fleet
Pacific Coastal was responsible for operating all WestJet Link flights, utilizing their fleet of 34-seat Saab 340 aircraft. Only the initial two planes displayed the 'Link' branding on their livery; subsequent aircraft adopted the standard WestJet color scheme. Pacific Coastal Airlines operated a total of five Saab 340 aircraft dedicated to WestJet Link services.
| Airline | IATA service | ICAO code | Callsign | Aircraft | In service | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Coastal Airlines | 8P | PCO | PASCO | Saab 340 | 5 | 34 |
| Total | 5 |
See also
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