Article: WestJet Announces Its Highest March Load Factor in History Load factor of 85.2 per cent marks the airline's best March, capping a record first quarter

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(CCNMatthews - April 4, 2007) - WestJet (TSX:WJA) today announced a March load factor of 85.2 per cent - a record high for the month. Results for March include an 18 per cent increase in available seat miles over March last year, demonstrating the airline's continued ability to add capacity and stimulate demand. WestJet's year-to-date load factor of 81.1 per cent marks a record first quarter, a significant achievement in a quarter where capacity increased 19% per cent.

Sean Durfy, WestJet President commented, "These results clearly establish WestJet as a national airline of choice. The past three months of record load factor indicate guests are choosing WestJet and that we ...

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