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Westjet enjoying spike in passenger traffic as travel industry recovers

Westjet expects to return to its full, pre-pandemic flight schedule by the summer.

In a sharp turnaround from last month, the airline now says a large increase in passenger traffic is signaling a recovery in the travel industry.

The removal of the requirement for COVID-19 testing for vaccinated arrivals from overseas on April 1st is expected to boost international arrivals and departures.

Westjet stated it flew 48-thousand passengers on more than 450 flights yesterday (Sunday) the highest single-day count since the pandemic shut down airline traffic.

with files from Vista Radio newswire

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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