The City of Medicine Hat and the Medicine Hat Regional Airport were pleased to serve as joint host of a roundtable event on Wednesday, October 2 with the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce and representatives from WestJet regarding air service between Medicine Hat and Calgary.
The event provided an opportunity for WestJet to outline their plans for the community with the permanent transition to WestJet Encore from WestJet Link. The event also allowed for business and community leaders to provide feedback, ask questions, and discuss how these changes will impact the local economy and connectivity.
The primary changes within WestJet’s service shift from Link to Encore between Medicine Hat and Calgary include the introduction of the De Havilland Dash 8-400 (Q400) aircraft starting Tuesday, October 1, and an upcoming change in the time of departure set for Sunday, October 27.
The Q400 aircraft, with 78 seats, will replace the 34-seat aircraft currently serving the route. The aircraft is newer, larger and more comfortable, offering an enhanced travel experience.
Starting October 27, the WestJet Encore route will permanently transition to depart Medicine Hat at 7 a.m. and arrive in Calgary at 7:46 a.m. An earlier arrival time in Calgary increases options for connecting flights.
Find out more on the air service change on the City’s website.
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