CALGARY — WestJet will offer service to Dublin out of Toronto and St. John’s next summer, with connections available from Halifax, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and other cities across WestJet’s network.

Service is scheduled to run June 15 – Oct. 5, 2014, with daily nonstops from St. John’s and daily direct flights from Toronto. The route will use WestJet’s Boeing Next-Generation 737-700 series aircraft.

“It is an exciting time for WestJet as we bring our unique brand of low fares and award-winning guest experience to a whole new market,” said Chris Avery, WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning, Alliances and Corporate Development. “WestJet’s innovative foray into the European market represents a willingness to do what it takes to connect Canadians to the world while bringing the world to Canada.  From Dublin, guests can access low-cost flights to more than 100 cities in Europe.”

Flights depart Toronto at 5:15 p.m. and St. John’s at 11:15 p.m., arriving in Dublin at 7 a.m. (WS16). Return flights leave Dublin at 8:20 a.m. and arrive in St. John’s at 9:55 a.m. and Toronto at 1:21 p.m. (WS 17). Introductory one-way fares including taxes, fees and surcharges will start at $199 from St. John’s and $298.66 from Toronto.