Posted AT 6:33 PM EST on 08/07/08
WestJet strikes alliance with Southwest
Globe and Mail Update — WestJet Airlines Ltd. has reached an agreement with U.S.-based Southwest Airlines that will allow the two low-cost carriers to sell seats on each others' flights, significantly expanding North American market access for both carriers and offering “seamless service” to customers.
WestJet shares took flight on the news, and were up more than 11 per cent, to $14.
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