Today, WestJet's 787 Dreamliner will carry guests for the first time between Calgary and Maui providing Hawaii-loving travellers the opportunity to experience WestJet's state-of-the-art aircraft and award-winning guest experience while flying over the Pacific.
"As the Canadian carrier with the most flights to Hawaii we're providing a superior experience for our guests flying across the Pacific this winter," said Arved von zur Muehlen, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer. "WestJet is the first to offer scheduled Dreamliner service to Maui and we're confident guests will enjoy their travel experience onboard our Dreamliners as they head to and from Hawaiian paradise."
WestJet is the Canadian airline with the most flights to Hawaii and this winter will operate up to 54 weekly flights to four destinations. During peak season, the airline will operate 22 weekly flights between Western Canada and Maui and up to 28 weekly flights between Vancouver and Honolulu, Lihue and Kona.
"Our guests love a direct getaway to beautiful Maui, adding Dreamliner service to one of Hawaii's most desirable places makes the journey even better," said Bob Sartor, President & CEO, The Calgary Airport Authority. "We're proud to be WestJet's hub and the home to its Dreamliner fleet and will continue to support our strategic partner's exciting growth."
The WestJet Dreamliner features 320 seats in three cabins: Business, Premium and Economy, all of which contain a high-level of comfort and WestJet's award-winning guest service. The Dreamliner's Business cabin features all-aisle-access, lie-flat seats with on-demand dining and entertainment. The upscale Premium cabin is the ideal combination of comfort, value and guest service including a separate cabin, elevated meal service and signature welcome perks featuring sparkling wine and an amenity case. WestJet's improved Economy cabin features on-demand inflight entertainment, blankets and pillows and complimentary food and beverages with a select number of extra legroom seats available for purchase.