WestJet announces launch of new flights from Edmonton and Vancouver

Canada's second largest airline WestJet has announced the launch of new flights from Edmonton and Vancouver.

The airline has also hiked some baggage and seat selection fees, which came into effect from Tuesday.

WestJet has added a total of four new routes to its summer schedule connecting Edmonton and Vancouver with US cities.

New flights between Edmonton International Airport and San Francisco will begin on June 20, Nashville on May 2 and Atlanta on April 29.

Meanwhile, the new flight between Vancouver and Detroit will start from April 28 on a seasonal basis.

The airline has changed the bag fee for check-in with an airport agent, which will now charge an additional $10 for first, second and extra bags.

In addition, a fee has been imposed for passengers on economy and econoflex fares for selecting seats in the priority or emergency exit line during check-in.