Canada-based WestJet announced a significant expansion of its schedule, including several new flights to Hawai'i.

On Nov. 7, WestJet will launch a weekly flight every Saturday from Victoria to Honolulu, with an introductory roundtrip fare of $259.

WestJet also is adding a seasonal twice-weekly flight this winter from Vancouver to Lihu'e starting Dec. 16. The flights will be on Wednesday and Saturday with an introductory roundtrip fare of $349.

In addition, WestJet said it will increase the frequency of its Vancouver-to-Honolulu flight to seven days a week Oct. 8, to 11 times a week Nov. 1, and 12 times a week Dec. 16. It also will boost its Vancouver-to-Maui service to seven days a week Oct. 7, 10 times a week Nov. 1 and 12 times a week Dec. 16.

OXBOW SURFWEAR EXPANDS TO ISLES

Oxbow International, a France-based maker of board sportswear, said it is creating a division in Hawai'i.

Oxbow Hawaii plans to have its wares sold statewide by early next year. Oxbow sponsors a longboard surf tour and sponsors eight local athletes, including Laird Hamilton, Duane DeSoto and Dave Kalama.

Oxbow, which is owned by outdoor equipment maker Lafuma S.A., also supports Na Kama Kai, a Hawai'i non-profit that teaches ocean awareness and safety.

SUPERB INTERNET OPENS VIRGINIA SITE

Superb Internet, a Honolulu-based Web hosting service, has opened a new data center in Springfield, Va., that will complement its existing facilities in McLean, Va., and Seattle. The company has around-the clock operations in Honolulu.

The company said the new facility will help it accommodate growth in its East Coast customer base, because its McLean center is at 90 percent capacity.

The opening also coincides with the launch of Superb Internet's professional services division that offers a range of hosting solutions.