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                              Marc                                                            Helen                              Michelle                                      Roger
            the frequent business traveller                                  the fairly frequent leisure traveller                 the family traveller             the occasional business traveller

          Marc works in an extremely                                             Helen is an active senior who                 This busy teacher is raising a          An IT manager in the telecom
           fast-paced and demanding                                            loves to travel with her husband.            young family. Once an avid trav-          industry, Roger travels both for
         environment, travelling often to                                      Experienced flyers, they conduct              eller, these days she flies to visit   business and for pleasure. When
        meet clients in Toronto and New                                      thorough Internet research on their             family in Nova Scotia and take          he travels for work, he’s looking
        York. He books his own tickets,                                      travel options with an eye to price              sunny breaks every few years.          for convenient, direct flights that
         so he wants an easy booking                                          and good, friendly service. They              She’s willing to research for seat        minimize travel time. When he
        experience that earns him travel                                         prefer destinations where they                sales and specials—but she            goes on vacation with his wife,
          rewards and offers plenty of                                        can pursue hobbies like ballroom              prefers to purchase from friendly,       he’s willing to pay for a Plus up-
          scheduling options, minimal                                          dancing, golf and photography.                helpful brands that make the ex-       grade. He’s a member of several
        time in-transit and fee-free flight                                  “Well honey, where should                      perience simple and reassuring.              travel reward programs.
                    changes.                                                         we go this time?”                           “Just make it easy.”                   “Smooth, simple and
              “Time is money.”                                                                                                                                                 satisfying.”

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                                                                                                                                                                                               Deer Lake/Corner Brook Edmonton Fort McMurray Fort St. John
                                                         YELLOWKNIFE                                                                                                                      Fredericton Gander Grande Prairie Halifax Hamilton Kamloops Kelowna
                                                                                                                                                                   GL ASGO W             Kitchener–Waterloo Lethbridge Lloydminster London Medicine Hat Moncton
                              WHITEHORSE
                                                                                                                                                                                         Montréal Nanaimo Ottawa Penticton Prince George Quebec City Regina
                                                                                                                                                                    DUBLIN
                                        FORT ST. JOHN
                              TERRACE
                                                             FORT MCMURRAY
                                                                                                                                                                            LONDON           Saskatoon St. John’s Sudbury Sydney Terrace Thunder Bay Toronto
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                             PRINCE GEORGE
                                              EDMONTON          LLOYDMINSTER                                                                                                                  Vancouver Victoria Whitehorse Windsor Winnipeg Yellowknife
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                      VANCOUVER                          CALGARY     SASKATOON                       QUEBEC CITY
                                           KAMLOOPS
                          COMOX                                               WINNIPEG                                        DEER LAKE /CORNER BROOK
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        U.S.A
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                        NANAIMO            PENTICTION                        THUNDER BAY
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                        VICTORIA                                         BRANDON SUDBURY OT TAWA
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                     ABBOTSFORD
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                                                                                                 HAMILTON BOSTON                 SYDNEY                                                       Honolulu Houston Kona Kauai (Lihue) Las Vegas Los Angeles
                                                                               LONDON        WINDSOR
                                                                                                         NEW YORK (LAGUARDIA & JFK)
                                                                     DENVER                                                                                                                       Maui (Kahului) Miami Mesa Myrtle Beach Nashville
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        LOS ANGELES
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                       DESTINATIONS                                                                                                                                                                           San Jose, Costa Rica Santa Clara, Cuba
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Base: All respondents: %. SOURCE: 2016 Canadian Air Traveller Profile Study (conducted by the WestJet Market Research Department). Audience & Market Share profiles includes total fleet.
                                                                                                                            OVERVIEW

                                     GENDER                                      AGE                                        LANGUAGE       INCOME                  EDUCATION

                                                                                 18-34: 30%
                                                                                 35-44: 23%                                                < $80K: 29%
                                                                                                                                                                College/Technical: 24%
      BUSINESS                       Male: 57%                                   45-54: 22%                                 English: 94%   $80K to
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                  INFLUENTIAL                                     CURIOUS                                   AFFLUENT               LOYAL               ADVENTUROUS                         PRACTICAL

       47 2/3 89%                                                                                                                                      78%
                                                                                                                              WESTJET                                                     60%
                                                                                                                             MAGAZINE                                                      CHOOSE
                                                                                                                                RATED
                                                                                                                                                      TRAVEL TO RELAX
                                                                                                                                                                                      HOTELS
      AVERAGE AGE                                                                                       HAVE
                                                                                                   POST-SECONDARY
                                                                                                     EDUCATION
                                                                                                                             HIGHEST IN
                                                                                                                            SATISFACTION
                                                                                                                                                       63%                            AND RESORTS

                      69%
                                                      OF WESTJET GUESTS ARE
                                                         LEISURE
                                                                                                                                                    TRAVEL FOR SIGHTSEEING
                                                                                                                                                                                          20%
                                                                                                                               AMONG
                                                                                                                                                       34%
                                                                                                    49%
                                                                                                                                                                                           CHOOSE
                      EMPLOYED
                                                       TRAVELLERS                                                            CANADIAN                                                CONDOS
                     18%                                  WHO TYPICALLY FLY                                                                           TRAVEL FOR FAMILY

                                                           3.1x
                                                                                                                               FLYERS                    ADVENTURES                  AND VACATION
                        RETIRED
                                                                                                                                                                                       RENTALS
                                                                                                     EARN MORE
                                                                                                     THAN $80K                     WESTJET               WESTJET
    45% MALE EACH YEAR                                                                             IN HOUSEHOLD               TRAVELLERS MAKE         TRAVELLERS ARE
    55% FEMALE                                                                                   INCOME EACH YEAR           VACATIONS A FINANCIAL
                                                                                                                                AND LIFESTYLE
                                                                                                                                                     SEEKING ESCAPES,
                                                                                                                                                     ADVENTURES AND
                                                                                                                                   PRIORITY            INDULGENCES

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                        DEVICE                         GENDER                                AGE                              ENGAGEMENT                  SPENDING POWER                   INTERESTS

                  DESKTOP
                                                                                                                                                        47%                    WESTJETMAGAZINE.COM
                                                                                     6%                                  ON AVERAGE, WESTJET
                                                                                                  18-24
        54%
                                                                                                                       GUESTS RESEARCH VACATION                              VISITORS ARE INTERESTED IN
                                                                                 19%                                         TRAVEL PLANS
                                                                                                  25-34                                                  OF ONLINE
                                                                                                                         56 DAYS
                                                                                                                        BEFORE BOOKING                    VISITORS ARE
                                                                                 15%

                                                                                                                                                         45+
                                                                                                  35-44
     MOBILE & TABLET
        46%                                            63%
                                                      FEMALE
                                                                                 26%              45-54
                                                                                                                             76%
                                                                                                                                                        WITH DISPOSABLE
                                                                                                                                                           INCOME FOR
                                                                                                                                                                                 TRAVEL                 ARTS AND
                                                                                                                                                                                                      ENTERTAINMENT

                                                                                                                         OF WESTJET GUESTS FIND
                                                                                                                                                            SHOPPING,
                                                                                                                        VACATION INFORMATION ON
                                                                                                                            THE INTERNET, AND            FOOD/COOKING,
                                                                                 26%              55-64                   WESTJET GUESTS VISIT          ENTERTAINING AND   FOOD AND DRINK                SHOPPING

                                                        37%                                                               WESTJETMAGAZINE.COM             HOME DECOR
                                                        MALE                                                             5.4 TIMES/YEAR
                                                                                 10%              65+                   (DOUBLE THE INDUSTRY AVERAGE)

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                                                                                                                                AGE          GENDER                 ENGAGEMENT

                                                                                                                            18-24     27%
                                                                                                                                                                84%
                                                                                                                                                              OF WESTJET GUESTS
                                                                                                                                             46%           OWN SMARTPHONES AND
                                                                                                                                             FEMALE
                                                                                                                                                          ENGAGE WITH SOCIAL MEDIA,
                                                                                                                                                           WHERE THEY FIND TRAVEL
                                                                                                                            25-34     34%                    IDEAS AND INFO, AND
                                                                                                                                                             CONNECT WITH THEIR
                                                                                                                                                            FAVOURITE BRANDS

                                                                                                                            35-44     16%

                                                                                                                            45-54     12%

                                                                                                                            55-64     6%     54%
                                                                                                                                             MALE
                                                                                                                             64+      6%

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                                                                                                CONTENTS
                                                                                           EVERY MONTH IN WESTJET MAGAZINE

    roam                                                     stay                                               Gear                                        feast                                   drink up
    A destination guide packed with                          Each month we shine the spotlight                  Gear highlights the best travel-relat-      Feast celebrates food and drink         This popular piece—equal parts
    on-the-ground advice, Roam includes                      on three notable properties in the                 ed products, from hiking boots to           throughout the WestJet universe,        investigation and inspiration—is one
    tips from seasoned travellers and                        WestJet universe, ranging from                     luggage, to make sure readers are ready     from the curious histories of           of the highlights of the Feast section.
    locals with the best ideas and                           budget to luxury, family-friendly                  for their next adventure. A few times       cocktails and spirits to interviews     Showcasing the newest trends in
    recommendations for exploring new                        to kid-free, urban to island-based.                a year we expand our coverage to            with high-profile chefs, food trends    wine and spirits without overlooking
    places in the WestJet universe.                          All featured properties have been                  include everything from the newest          and local cuisine. With its focus on    the classics, Drink Up searches the
    Specific, practical and appealing,                       experienced personally by one of                   books to read on the beach, the             the most interesting dishes, flavours   WestJet universe for the best regional
    Roam highlights adventure, relaxation,                   WestJet Magazine’s contributing                    clothing to keep you looking stylish        and traditions, Feast appeals to        variations and local versions of drinks.
    great food and great finds, while                        writers, so the advice, impressions                while visiting Europe or the latest tools   destination diners, food-curious        It’s a fascinating and informative take
    providing every traveller’s must-haves:                  and reviews are authentic, up-to-                  and apps to keep you organized and          travellers and people seeking amazing   on imbibing that’s a must-read for
    inspiration and a sense of direction.                    date and accurate.                                 focused during your next business trip.     meals in unfamiliar places.             food lovers, hosts and bon vivants.

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                                                                             2019 EDIT O RIA L

                                                 CALENDAR
    JANUARY                                                                                       APRIL
    2019, FROM A TO Z                                                                             THE NEW ENDLESS SUMMER
    It’s time to relearn our ABCs. For our annual look at the most                                We take a look at unique surfing experiences you need to
    amazing places you need to visit, we highlight 26 reasons you                                 try—from cold-water surfing in Nova Scotia and city surfing
    need to travel in 2019. Whether it’s an amazing, hip new city, food                           in Montreal, to riders braving Ireland’s mighty swells and those
    trend or experience you have to indulge in, this list is for you.                             catching extended waves on Texas’ shipping canals.
    Booking deadline: November 16, 2018                                                           Plus: Goat racing in Trinidad and Tobago.
                                                                                                  Booking deadline: February 14, 2019
    FEBRUARY
    THE STORY OF CUBA, THROUGH MUSIC                                                              MAY
    From lyrics taken from the poems by José Marti, to the Afro-                                  LGBTQ TRAVEL
    Cuban bands of Matanzas and the modern sounds emanating                                       This feature highlights World Pride in New York City, but also
    from ever-stoic Havana, we mark the 500th anniversary of Cuba                                 looks at celebrations across Canada. We introduce you to some
    by discovering how the interplay of cultures can still be heard.                              LGBTQ-friendly destinations—expected and unexpected—in
    Plus: Amazing places in the WestJet world designed to help you                                Mexico, the Caribbean, Ireland, Scotland, England and France.
    connect with your inner self, from spas to lakeside retreats.                                 Plus: WestJet Magazine serves up the perfect tennis experience
    Booking deadline: December 13, 2018                                                           in five major cities.
                                                                                                  Booking deadline: March 19, 2019
    MARCH
    THE ULTIMATE SPRING BREAK                                                                     JUNE
    Spring Break is about your children having fun, but that doesn’t                              INDIGENOUS SPORTS
    mean parents can’t still help to nurture their budding scientist or                           We take a look at hockey, other sports and traditional games
    performer at the same time. We offer suggestions on activities                                from across Canada, meeting local athletes and introducing
    for those obsessed with technology, the arts, food and sports.                                readers to the world of wrist hangs, arm pulls and high kicks.
    Plus: Exploring all the ways to enjoy Arizona’s lakes and rivers.                             Plus: We mark the 100th anniversary of the first transatlantic
    Booking deadline: January 16, 2019                                                            flight—a 16-hour journey which started in St. John’s N.L. and

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               LINEUP SUBJECT TO CHANGE
                                                                                                  ended in County Galway Ireland.
                                                                                                  Booking deadline: April 18, 2019

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                                                 CALENDAR
    JULY                                                                                           OCTOBER
    THE MOON LANDING ANNIVERSARY                                                                   THE DARK SKIES
    Marking the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, this feature                                 Each October, Jasper National Park hosts its Dark Sky Festival, an
    will include a visit with NASA and Space Centre Houston to learn                               opportunity for visitors to learn about the stars and planets. This
    more about this world-changing event and take a trip to Cape                                   feature will also touch on Canada’s Dark Sky Reserves and highlight
    Canaveral to see the place where the launch took place.                                        cities with astronomically significant sites.
    Plus: WestJet Magazine’s own Tour de France takes a more relax-                                Plus: A deep dive into Bristol, to find out why this industrial city
    ing bicycle tour of the French countryside.                                                    has become a centre for culture and creativity.
    Booking deadline: May 17, 2019                                                                 Booking deadline: August 16, 2019

    AUGUST                                                                                         NOVEMBER
    TASTE OF TRAVEL                                                                                WINTER, TWO WAYS
    As part of WestJet Magazine’s annual Taste of Travel feature, we                               In our insider’s guide to winter, we highlight the best the season
    roam the culinary landscape to serve some of the most palate-                                  has to offer; from retreats where you can spend days next to a
    awakening dishes, drinks and festivals from the Caribbean and                                  roaring fire to Caribbean and Mexican getaways where sunscreen
    Mexico to cities across North America and Europe.                                              is the only thing you need to worry about packing.
    Plus: Chronicling the puffin patrol program in St. John’s, N.L.                                Plus: Paradise, Hawaiian style.
    Booking deadline: June 18, 2019                                                                Booking deadline: September 18, 2019

    SEPTEMBER                                                                                      DECEMBER
    YOUR GUIDE TO SHOULDER SEASON                                                                  EXPERIENTIAL TRAVEL
    Shoulder season is the period between the high season, when                                    As a child, did you dream of becoming a famous musician playing
    resorts and cities are teeming with visitors, and the low season,                              to sold out crowds, a singer getting to perform at Carnegie Hall
    when some attractions are scaled back or closed completely. This                               or a baseball player on the mound of Fenway Park? We tell you
    guide will help readers decide where they need to go.                                          about travel experiences where you can live out your dream.
    Plus: We look at cities that have turned into sports capitals.                                 Plus: Five destinations to kick-start your 2020 travel bucket list.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    LINEUP SUBJECT TO CHANGE
    Booking deadline: July 16, 2019                                                                Booking deadline: October 16, 2019

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                                                                                                                 SEPTEMBER 2019                                                                       JUL 16, 2019                     JUL 23, 2019                 SEP 1, 2019

                                                                                                                 OCTOBER 2019                                                                       AUG 16, 2019                     AUG 23, 2019                  OCT 1, 2019

                                                                                                                 NOVEMBER 2019                                                                       SEP 18, 2019                     SEP 25, 2019                NOV 1, 2019

                                                                                                                 DECEMBER 2019                                                                      OCT 16, 2019                     OCT 23, 2019                  DEC 1, 2019
                                                                    1/2 DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD

                                                                                                                 DEADLINES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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                                                       1/3            1/6
              FULL PAGE                                                                         2/3            1/3
             (NO BLEED)
                                                                1/2                                                                                                                                WIDTH                                       HEIGHT

                                                                                                                                                     FULL PAGE WITH BLEED (SEE DIAGRAM)              8.5                      X                    11

                                                                                                                                                     Trim area                                       8.25                     x                    10.75

                                                                                                                                                     Live area                                       7.25                     x                    9.75

                                                                                                                                                     DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD WITH BLEED                   16.75                    X                    11

                                                                                                                                                     Trim area                                       16.5                     x                    10.75
                                    Note: at least a 1/2” of
                                    image will be lost in the
                                    middle due to perfect                                                                                            Live area: left hand                            7.25                     x                    9.75
                                    binding. We recommend
                                    leaving a 1” live area.                                                                                          Live area: right hand                           7.25                     x                    9.75

                     DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD (DPS)                                                                                                        1/2 DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD WITH BLEED               16.75                    X                    5.125

                                                                                                                                                     Trim area                                       16.5                     x                    5

                                                                                                                                                     Live area: left hand                            7.25                     x                    4.75

                                                                                                                                                     Live area: right hand                           7.25                     x                    4.75

                                                                                                                                                     2/3 VERTICAL                                    4.75                     X                    9.75

                                                                                                                                                     1/2 HORIZONTAL                                  7.25                     X                    4.75
                                                                            TRIM AREA 8.25 x 10.75
                                                                                                                                                     1/3 SQUARE                                      4.75                     X                    4.75
                   1/2 DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD                                   LIVE AREA 7.25 x 9.75
                                                                                                                                                     1/3 VERTICAL                                    2.25                     X                    9.75
                                                                            BLEED AREA 8.5 x 11
                                                                            1/8" each side, top and bottom
                                                                                                                                                     1/6 VERTICAL                                    2.25                     X                    4.75

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    • Images 400 dpi at 100% for print                      for FPC & DPS. 1/2 DPS should have                  for inaccurate information on           image in the middle due to perfect     • Upload press-ready PDFX-1A to       Sales Traffic Coordinator
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                                                                                                                                             DIGITAL
                                                                                                                                           DIGITAL RATES AND DEADLINES

          BUSINESS FLYERS ARE SIGNIFICANTLY MORE
          LIKELY TO READ MAGAZINES ONLINE, AND 75%                                                                                                                                         WESTJETMAGAZINE

              OF TRAVELLERS CARRY A MOBILE DEVICE
                  ON BOARD WHEN THEY FLY.

                                                                                                                 WEBSITE		                                              MATERIAL DUE DATES                     CREATIVE SUPPORT
                                                                                                                 		                                                   CREATIVE SUPPLIED WITH URL

                                                                                                                 LEADERBOARD                              $25 CPM           7 business days prior               10 business days prior

                                                                                                                 BIG BOX                                  $25 CPM           7 business days prior               10 business days prior

                                                                                                                 DOUBLE BIG BOX                           $40 CPM           7 business days prior               10 business days prior

                                                                                                                 COMPANION ADS                            $45 CPM           7 business days prior               10 business days prior

                                                                                                                 HOMEPAGE TAKEOVER                   Please enquire         7 business days prior               10 business days prior

                                                                                                                 FEATURED PARTNER                    $1,500/month           7 business days prior               10 business days prior

                                                                                                                 SMALL RECTANGLE & ADVERTORIAL       $2,000/month           7 business days prior               10 business days prior

                                                                                                                 SOCIAL MEDIA (LIMITED PER INVENTORY)

                                                                                                                 SPONSORED FACEBOOK POST             Please enquire         3 business days prior                5 business days prior

                                                                                                                 SPONSORED TWEET                     Please enquire         3 business days prior                5 business days prior

                                                                                                                 TRAVELLER NEWSLETTER

                                                                                                                 LEADERBOARD                 $275 or 4 weeks/$1,000         3 business days prior                5 business days prior

                                                                                                                 BIG BOX                     $275 or 4 weeks/$1,000         3 business days prior                5 business days prior

                                                                                                                 FEATURED PARTNER           $500 or 4 weeks/$1,800          7 business days prior               10 business days prior

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           DIGITAL PRODUCTION SPECS                                                                                                                                                                    FEATURED PARTNER
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Place your story where readers’ eyes go first — in the
                                                                                                                                                                                                       editorial stream on our homepage and throughout 80%
                                                                                                                                                                                                       of the website plus one customized landing page:

                                                                                                                                                                                                       • L ogo—72 dpi, 200 pixels square, acceptable formats:
                                                                                                                                                                                                          .jpeg, .png, .gif
                                                                                                                                                                                                       • Headline copy (up to 60 characters)
                                                                                                                                                                                                       • Brief introductory summary (one sentence, up to 75
                                                                                                                                                                                                          characters)
                                                                                                                                                                                                       • Up to 3 images at 72 dpi, 900w x 600h pixels, accept-
           STANDARD LEADERBOARD                                                 COMPANION                                                                                                                 able formats: .jpeg, .png, .gif
           A large, prominent banner centred at the top of                      Reinforce your message by occupying the two top                                                                        • Edited body copy: maximum 500 words—copy should
           the page. Expandable accepted. Desktop size:                         spots. 1 Leaderboard and 1 Big Box                                                                                        be article style and will be reviewed and optimized by
           728w x 90h pixels Mobile size: 320w x 50h                                                                                                                                                      our marketing editor
                                                                                                                                                                                                       • Include social media links, web URL, address, phone
                                                                                                                                                                                                          number, hours and pricing

                                                                                                                                                                                                       Editorial guidelines require “Featured Partner” to be added.

                                                                                                                                                                                                       ADVERTISING FEATURE
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Includes a small rectangle (300w x100h pixels) and a
                                                                                                                                                                                                       landing page:

           STANDARD BIG BOX                                                     HOMEPAGE TAKEOVER                                                                                                      •M  aterial required is the same as Featured Partner
           Sometimes called a medium rectangle, the Big                         Eliminate competition by taking possession of                                                                          • HTML5 Video may be accommodated
           Box offers prominence and creative potential.                        every available space on the page. 1 leaderboard
           Expandable accepted. 300w x 250h pixels                              and 3 Big Boxes (homepage only, 3 day duration)                                                                        Editorial guidelines require “Advertising Feature” to be added.

    FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ALL DIGITAL PRODUCTS PLEASE VISIT WESTJETMAGAZINE.COM/ONLINE-ADVERTISING

    REQUIREMENTS                                             • P lease include URL separately with file         • Client must ensure ‘click-through tags’ are    RECOMMENDATIONS                                CONTACT
    • Max file size 150kb, RGB, 72 dpi, .jpeg,                 submission if not built into file                   correctly built and working                    Maximum 25 words and minimum 12-point font     Digital Traffic Coordinator
      .png, .gif                                             • Expandable creatives must be supplied as 3rd      • Please note, our enewsletter cannot            for legibility                                 T: 403-232-7717
    • Third-party server accepted                              party server                                        accommodate flash ads, 3rd party server tags                                                  E: webads@westjetmagazine.com
    • No sound                                               • Flash files are not supported. HTML5 files          or expandable creatives
                                                                are recommended

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                                                                                                                  WESTJET CONNECT
                                                                                                                ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
       REACH OVER 1.2 MILLION WESTJET GUESTS WITH
            WESTJET CONNECT INFLIGHT                                                                            Pre-Roll Video                             Static Display Banners         Display Banners linked            Display Banners linked

                    ADVERTISING.                                                                                15 and 30 second videos
                                                                                                                appear before television
                                                                                                                                                           Appearing throughout the
                                                                                                                                                           WestJet Connect system.
                                                                                                                                                                                          to Microsite
                                                                                                                                                                                          Appearing throughout the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            to Whitelisted URL
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Appearing throughout the
                                                                                                                episodes and movies.                       These display banners          WestJet Connect system.           WestJet Connect system.
                                                                                                                Pre-roll videos are not                    do not click-through to        These display banners             These display banners
                                                                                                                skippable.                                 another site.                  click-through to an               click-through to a ground
                                                                                                                                                                                          onboard hosted microsite.         hosted whitelisted URL.

                                                                                                                PRODUCTION SPECS                                                          MATERIAL DEADLINES
                                                                                                                                                                         CAMPAIGN           PRE-ROLL              DISPLAY                  DISPLAY
                                                                                                                VIDEO                                                    START DATE         VIDEO                 BANNER WITH              BANNER (NO
                                                                                                                • V ideos should be formatted as MPEG4 files                                                     CLICK-THRU               CLICK-THRU)
                                                                                                                                                                         JANUARY 2019       NOV 13, 2018          DEC 3, 2018              DEC 10, 2018
                                                                                                                  DISPLAY BANNERS
                                                                                                                                                                         FEBRUARY 2019      DEC 14, 2018          JAN 4, 2019              JAN 9, 2019
                                                                                                                • L aptop/Tablet size: 728W x 90H
                                                                                                                •M  obile size: 320W x 50H                              MARCH 2019         JAN 11, 2019          FEB 1, 2019              FEB 8, 2019
                                                                                                                • S upported formats: .jpeg, .gif, .png                 APRIL 2019         FEB 15, 2019          MAR 1, 2019              MAR 8, 2019

                                                                                                                                                                         MAY 2019           MAR 15, 2019          APR 5, 2019              APR 11, 2019

                                                                                                                                                                         JUNE 2019          APR 15, 2019          MAY 3, 2019              MAY 10, 2019

                                                                                                                                                                         JULY 2019          MAY 15, 2019         JUN 3, 2019               JUN 10, 2019

                                                                                                                                                                         AUGUST 2019        JUN 14, 2019          JUL 2, 2019               JUL 8, 2019

                                                                                                                                                                         SEPTEMBER 2019     JUL 15, 2019          AUG 1, 2019               AUG 8, 2019

                                                                                                                                                                         OCTOBER 2019       AUG 15, 2019          SEP 5, 2019               SEP 12, 2019

                                                                                                                                                                         NOVEMBER 2019      SEP 13, 2019          OCT 4, 2019               OCT 10, 2019

                                                                                                                                                                         DECEMBER 2019      OCT 15, 2019          NOV 1, 2019              NOV 8, 2019

                                                                                                                 *CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FULL DETAILS AND RATES.

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                              2018 Travellers’ Choice Winner - Economy, North America (Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice awards for airlines)

               2018/2017 Best Airline in Canada and Travellers’ Choice Winner Mid-Sized and Low-Cost Airlines - North America (Trip

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                                                             2018 North America’s Best Low-Cost Airline (Skytrax’s World Airline Awards)

                                           2017 Five-Star Airline in the Low-Cost Category (The Airline Passenger Experience Association)

                                          2016 Canada’s Most Trusted Airline (Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria)

                                        2016 Canada’s most reputable company for Corporate Social Responsibility (Reputation Institute)

                   2016 WestJet RBC World Elite MasterCard ranked #1 in Canada for fourth consecutive year (MoneySense magazine)

                                      2015 Canada’s Most-Admired Corporate Cultures for the seventh year (Waterstone Human Capital)

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