WestJet to Begin Nonstop Service to Calgary

NASHVILLE ─ Nashville International Airport (BNA) today announced WestJet will begin twice weekly nonstop service to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Tickets are on sale now, and service begins May 4, 2017.

“Today’s announcement marks BNA’s first nonstop flight to Calgary and our second nonstop Canadian destination,” said Rob Wigington, president and CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. “WestJet started BNA–Toronto service less than a year ago, and we’re excited they’ve decided to bring even more international service to Nashville.”

The twice weekly schedule is as follows (all times local):

Start Date          City Pair                       Departs               Arrives              Frequency
May 4                     Calgary – Nashville        10 a.m.                   2:45 p.m.             Thursday and Sunday
May 4                     Nashville – Calgary        3:40 p.m.              6:50 p.m.             Thursday and Sunday

Calgary is the largest city in the western Canadian province of Alberta, and the fifth largest city in Canada. It is home to the world-famous Calgary Stampede, a celebration of Canada’s own Wild West and cattle ranching industry. Calgary is also the entrance to the Canadian Rockies, including well-known tourist destinations Banff National Park and Jasper National Park.

BNA is currently served by 12 airlines and offers 440 daily flights. Nashville International Airport provides nonstop air service to more than 50 destinations.

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) was established in 1970, and owns and operates Nashville International Airport (BNA) and John C. Tune Airport (JWN). With more than 12.9 million passengers visiting each year, Nashville International Airport is the fourth fastest growing airport among the top 50 airports in North America. BNA serves 440 daily flights to more than 50 nonstop markets. It is now the 33rd busiest airport in the U.S.  MNAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit http://www.flynashville.com.  Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/NashvilleInternationalAirport and follow us on Twitter: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville.

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