WestJet adds direct flights between Saskatoon, Toronto

A WestJet Airlines plane is seen at the Region of Waterloo International Airport in this undated image.

WestJet is increasing its service between Saskatoon and Toronto.

Beginning April 30, WestJet will add three non-stop flights a week to Toronto on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The airline currently has one non-stop flight each day from Saskatoon to Toronto.

Westjet is also improving service from Toronto to Regina, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.

The announcement comes as the airline released details of its new Encore regional service that begins in June using Bombardier turboprop planes

On Monday WestJet announced a new route linking Fort St. John, B.C., to Vancouver and Calgary and it says additional routes will be revealed as it takes delivery of more planes.