WestJet has posted metrics from its August long weekend performance.

The carrier flew more than a quarter of a million guests across network from August 4 – 7, which was a long weekend in most of Canada.

WestJet’s completion factor for August 4 – 7 was 98.3%. Its on-time performance was 66.2%.

“As we pass the halfway mark of summer, we are seeing our commitment to operational excellence come to fruition, as we make significant strides in providing our guests with the affordable, friendly and reliable travel experience WestJet is known for,” said Diederik Pen, WestJet Group’s Chief Operating Officer.

Pen added: “Throughout the months of June and July, we saw WestJet’s operational dependability in action, and we are extremely proud of the effort of all WestJetters that went into ensuring a successful operation over the long weekend.”

Source: Travelweek