WestJet Connects Vancouver to Orlando for the First Time

Weekly flight for sun-seekers, Disney devotees and Caribbean cruisers starts January 1, 2016

July 20, 2015 · Richmond, B.C.

WestJet today announced its winter schedule, which includes the launch of direct, weekly service between Vancouver International Airport / Aéroport international de Vancouver (YVR) and Orlando International Airport (MCO). Beginning January 1, 2016, this flight will be Vancouver’s only service to Florida and its first-ever service to Orlando.

“It is really exciting to see WestJet enhance its seasonal offering in the Vancouver market,” said Craig Richmond, President & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “Families heading to Disney World,vacationers taking cruises out of Port Canaveral and Canadians simply looking for some sun will all appreciate WestJet’s great new service to Orlando.”

Flights will operate as follows:

Route

Departs

Arrives

Day of Operation

Vancouver - Orlando

11:35 p.m.

8 a.m. ( +1)

Friday

Orlando - Vancouver

9:30 a.m.

1:03 p.m.

Saturday

This weekly service will use Boeing 737-800 aircraft with a capacity of 174 seats to convey passengers between Vancouver and Orlando. Travellers will also benefit from onward connections to other Florida hot spots, including Miami. One of YVR’s most established airline partners, WestJet currently operates some 423 weekly flights in and out of YVR. Additional information about WestJet’s winter schedule is available at westjet.com.

YVR

About Vancouver Airport Authority

Vancouver Airport Authority is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that manages Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Canada's second busiest airport, YVR served more than 20 million passengers in 2015. Fifty-six airlines serve YVR, connecting people and businesses to more than 118 non-stop destinations worldwide. YVR was voted Best Airport in North America for the sixth consecutive year, and Best Airport in the World for its size category of 10-20 million passengers, in the 2015 Skytrax World Airport Awards. Vancouver Airport Authority is a dedicated community partner and in 2015 donated more than $900,000 to local organizations. We are committed to creating an airport that British Columbia can be proud of: a premier global gateway, local economic generator and community contributor. For more information, please visit www.yvr.ca.