Since 2012, more than 450 WestJetters have built
48 homes through WestJet Live Different Builds
CALGARY, Nov. 5, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, 48 WestJetters
are back in Canada after returning
from the Dominican Republic for
WestJet's ninth humanitarian trip with WestJet Live Different
Builds. The team spent 11 days building five homes for families in
the local community of La Union in Puerto Plata.
"It is inspiring to see the transformation of the communities
that more than 450 WestJetters have volunteered their time and
given their hearts to over the past eight years," said Richard Bartrem, WestJet Vice-President
Marketing Communications. "As a brand and airline with caring at
its core, we are grateful there are hundreds of WestJetters who
have significantly changed the lives of these deserving families in
the Dominican Republic. We are
thankful to work alongside Live Different to continue making these
important trips happen."
This year, in addition to constructing the homes, WestJetters
immersed themselves within the local community and raised more than
$18,000 to refurbish a community
playground and renovate two additional homes that were in
disrepair.
"We are extremely proud to work with WestJetters who all
exemplify our shared values," said Alison
Willis, Live Different Director of International Programs.
"The annual WestJet Live Different Build is only possible because
of the commitment of the entire WestJet community. On behalf of all
of us at Live Different, and from our friends and partners in the
Dominican Republic, a huge thank
you to everyone who helped make this year's work possible."
Since 2012, WestJet has partnered with Canadian-based
charity Live Different to make international community
investment possible in one of the airline's most
popular Caribbean destinations.
The Live Different Builds team is WestJet's on-the-ground
charitable partner in the Puerto Plata area. The team works with
the local community to ensure the build addresses the
neighbourhood's needs and is done in a healthy and sustainable
manner. Live Different Builds also oversees the project management,
hires local contractors and translators to work alongside the
WestJet volunteers and provides on-site instruction and support.
WestJet Live Different Builds would not exist without Live
Different's careful guidance and years of experience doing this
type of work.
To find out more about WestJet Live Different Builds, click
here. For information on Live Different visit their website
here.
About WestJet
Together with WestJet's regional
airlines, WestJet Encore and WestJet Link, we offer scheduled
service to more than 110 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 250 destinations in
over 20 countries through our airline partnerships. WestJet
Vacations offers affordable, flexible vacations to more than 60
destinations and the choice of more than 800 hotels, resorts,
condos and villas. Members of the WestJet Rewards program
earn WestJet dollars on flights, vacation packages and more.
Members use WestJet dollars towards the purchase of flights and
vacations packages to any WestJet destination with no blackout
periods, and have access to Member Exclusive fares offering deals
to WestJet destinations throughout our network and those of our
partner airlines.
WestJet is proud to be recognized for three consecutive years as
Best Airline in Canada (2017-19)
and awarded among travellers' favourite Mid-Sized Airlines in
North America (2019). From
2017-2018, WestJet was also awarded among travellers' favourite
Mid-Sized and Low-Cost Airlines in North
America. The airline was also recognized among the Economy
Class winners in North America,
2018. All awards are based on authentic reviews from the travelling
public on TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site. We are one
of very few airlines globally that does not commercially
overbook.
WestJet is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange
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Recent recognition includes:
2019/2018/2017 Best Airline in Canada (TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice awards
for Airlines)
2019 Winner Among Mid-Sized Airlines in North America (TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice
awards for Airlines)
2019 Number-One Ranked Canadian Airline Loyalty Program in Member
Engagement (Bond Brand Loyalty)
2019/2018 Number-One-Ranked Airline Credit Card in Canada (Rewards Canada)
2018/2017 Winner Among Mid-Sized and Low Cost Airlines –
North America (TripAdvisor
Travellers' Choice awards for Airlines)
2018 Winner – Economy, North
America (TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice awards for
Airlines)
2018 North America's Best
Low-Cost Airline (Skytrax)
2018/2017/2016 Canada's Most
Trusted Airline (Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria)
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