Blue-clad Santa kicks off WestJet holiday promotion
Travellers flying from Edmonton to Abbotsford treated to free flights
Passengers flying to Abbotsford, B.C., from the Edmonton International Airport were treated to a gigantic Christmas surprise Thursday morning.
Santa Claus, dressed in blue, was waiting outside their gate with a more than three-metretall present.
“I was hoping that maybe he was bringing us presents,” said Rebekah Esser.
Passengers eagerly peeled away layers of wrapping paper — each one revealing a new gift, building in value from WestJet headphones and assorted gift cards — until the last pieces of paper were torn away to unveil a box filled with free flight vouchers for every passenger.
“When I came, I saw a giant bunch of people and the wrappings all over the floor,” said Marcia Kwolick, adding, “I would like to visit my sister across the ocean … That would be awesome.”
The gigantic gift was delivered as part of WestJet’s 12 Flights of Christmas promotional campaign.
“WestJet’s 12 Flights of Christmas is 12 days, 12 surprises in many different cities across Canada. We thought, what better way to lead into the holiday season than by surprising and delighting our Canadian guests?” said WestJet spokesperson Lauren Stewart.
About 120 people left the Edmonton International Airport with a free flight voucher from WestJet, just in time for the holidays.