Airport staff members at Calgary got in the spirit of Texas for the launch of services to Houston Intercontinental. The 2,810-kilometre sector will operate six times weekly. Commenting on the launch, Chris Avery, WestJet VP, Network Planning, Alliances and Corporate Development, said: “As the two largest oil cities in North America, Calgary to Houston is the most-requested route from our corporate travel clients in Western Canada.”
Cutting the ribbon in Houston. WestJet’s new service connecting Calgary and Houston Intercontinental will operate six times weekly in direct competition with Air Canada and United Airlines according to OAG. Lance Lyttle, CCO at Houston Airport System, addressed the crowd before the inaugural departure, which took place at gate A24.
WestJet launched services between Calgary (YYC) and Houston Intercontinental (IAH) on 8 September. The 2,810-kilometre sector will operate six times weekly according to OAG, and will be flown using the carrier’s 737-700s. Competition on the airport pair comes in the form of Air Canada and United Airlines, both of which operate between the cities with a 20 times weekly service, and both co-operate on the route due to being Star Alliance members.
Commenting on the launch, Chris Avery, WestJet VP, Network Planning, Alliances and Corporate Development, said: “As the two largest oil cities in North America, Calgary to Houston is the most-requested route from our corporate travel clients in Western Canada. With the challenges facing the energy sector today, there has never been a better time to take a serious look at our lower fares, amenities in Plus, the benefits of our WestJet Rewards program, and our ever-expanding network of destinations.”
Stephan Poirier, Senior VP and CCO for the Calgary Airport Authority, added with further comment: “WestJet’s newest service to Houston, Texas, will be a great addition for Calgary’s business and leisure travellers looking to connect to the centre of space exploration and capital of the international energy industry.”
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