Comox, BC - The Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) and WestJet are pleased to send off the first plane full of excited guests bound for Mexico on Saturday, November 5, 2011. WestJet flight 2180 will take off for Puerto Vallarta at 12:50 pm, with flights continuing weekly until April 28, 2012. Those lucky enough to find themselves on board will be trading in the seasonal Vancouver Island drizzle for sun, sand and surf in Mexico.

"We are looking forward to another successful winter travel season partnering with the Comox Valley Airport," said Tim Croyle, Director of WestJet Vacations. "WestJet Vacations is pleased to offer our guests a choice of great value Vacation Packages with our friendly, caring and reliable service - direct from YQQ."

Beginning on December 19, 2011, YQQ passengers will also have the option to travel to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta direct from the Comox Valley Airport with Transat Holidays and Nolitours. Flights will depart every Monday and Tuesday until late in March.

"Once again, we are pleased to enter into a partnership with WestJet, Transat Holidays and Nolitours to provide our passengers with direct flights to Mexico," said Comox Valley Airport CEO, Shirley de Silva. "With friendly, personalized service and direct flights all winter long, we are hopeful that sun-seekers will choose to start their vacation off right with YQQ."

YQQ is looking forward to another busy winter travel season ahead. Last year, more than 10,000 passengers escaped the rain and hopped on board flights to Puerto Vallarta and Cancun with WestJet, Transat Holidays and Nolitours.