Article: WestJet Announces a Record February Load Factor of 82.8 Per Cent ; Airline's strong results continue with increased capacity and growth in revenue passenger miles

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 5, 2008) - WestJet (TSX:WJA) today announced February traffic results with a record load factor of 82.8 per cent. This was accompanied by a capacity increase of 18.2 per cent, measured in available seat miles, and an improvement in revenue passenger miles of 19.0 per cent.

"Our February load factor of 82.8 per cent marks 14 consecutive months of record load factor. Our seasonal capacity deployment strategy, strong sales for WestJet Vacations, growing network connectivity and continued focus on delivering an exceptional guest experience are key factors in WestJet's leading, and continually improving, performance," said Sean Durfy, WestJet President and ...

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