WestJet Announces New Mobile Check-In Option
WestJet (TSX:WJA) (WestJet) today announced a new mobile check-in option, providing guests with a time-saving alternative to check in for their flights. WestJet is the first Canadian airline to allow domestic flyers, travelling with checked baggage, the ability to check in for their flights using their mobile device.
“WestJet is committed to ensuring a smooth and seamless check-in process, while saving valuable time for our guests,” said Dale Tinevez, Vice-President, Airports. “WestJet is pleased to be the first airline in Canada to offer a mobile check-in service for guests travelling with baggage. Once at the airport, all guests have to do is collect their boarding pass from a WestJet customer service agent or self-serve kiosk, drop off their bags at the self-serve baggage drop and enjoy their flight.”
Guests can now select their seat from 24 hours to 30 minutes prior to their domestic flight using their mobile device, such as BlackBerrys, PDAs and smartphones by visiting http://mobile.westjet.com. Mobile check-in can be used by guests travelling with or without checked baggage.
Tinevez added, “Our mobile check-in product is another example of how WestJet is committed to providing guests a stress-free travel experience.”
In celebration of this new feature, guests can take part in the “Mobile Check-in Contest”. Starting today until June 21, 2007 guests will automatically be entered to win a Golf & Spa Las Vegas package for two courtesy of WestJet Vacations. Guests can enter by checking in on a domestic flight via http://mobile.westjet.com using a mobile device. Each mobile check-in will equal one entry.
This package includes a trip for two from Canada to Las Vegas, three nights accommodation at the Excalibur, one round of golf for two and one spa treatment for two. The winner is subject to correctly answering a skill testing question. There is no purchase necessary to enter. The contest is open to Canadian residents (excluding the province of Quebec) who are age of majority in their province or territory of residence. Total approximate value of this WestJet Vacations prize is $2,350 Cnd. Full contest rules and regulations are posted on WestJet.com.
About WestJet
WestJet is Canada’s leading low-fare airline offering scheduled service throughout its 38-city North American and Caribbean network. Named Canada’s most admired corporate culture in 2005 and 2006, WestJet pioneered low-cost high-value flying in Canada. With increased legroom and leather seats on its modern fleet of Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, and live seatback television provided by Bell ExpressVu on the majority of its fleet, WestJet strives to be the number one choice for travellers.
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Gillian Bentley
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