WS reduces service in/to/from Alberta
Jan 25, 2016, 11:17 am
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WS reduces service in/to/from Alberta
Noticed this in TGAM, but don't see any mention of it on WS's site or airlineroute.net:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/repor...ticle28369693/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/repor...ticle28369693/
Jan 25, 2016, 2:01 pm
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Noticed this in TGAM, but don't see any mention of it on WS's site or airlineroute.net:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/repor...ticle28369693/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/repor...ticle28369693/
Jan 25, 2016, 3:23 pm
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Thanks, was just curious as to what the real effect was.
Why would they do that? They have other bases they can re-allocate service to, which is what they seem to be doing (such as YYZ or YVR).
Why would they do that? They have other bases they can re-allocate service to, which is what they seem to be doing (such as YYZ or YVR).
Jan 25, 2016, 4:04 pm
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Yes, they are moving aircraft out of Alta., but with the drop in the CDN $, can the US leisure travel cover the loss of pax out of Alta? Hawaii fares have been very low this year in order to fill sits, so I don't think YVR is Westjet answer. Also, Westjet deliveries is putting growth into its fleet, so it's just not about moving aircraft to different markets.
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Jan 25, 2016, 4:17 pm
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The WS plan B is to not renew leases that are expiring in 2016/17/18. I think there are around 5-10 lease that expire per annum.
Second plan is to sell off 700s and continue to accept more 800s.
Third plan would be to park some or all of the 600s.
Jan 25, 2016, 6:27 pm
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8 lease return options in 2016, with 7 new aircraft to be delivered (-700s that have all recently been optioned to -800s): WestJet Fleet Plan
Feb 2, 2016, 8:33 am
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Feb 9, 2016, 9:06 am
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Not sure of the full details, but apparently they've cancelled some YYC-LAS flights as well from May onwards. Some family members were booked on an evening YYC-LAS in May (not sure of the exact time, but there is often a ~6:15 PM and a ~7:15 PM evening flight). Notified last week that the evening flight is cancelled, and they were rebooked on a mid-day flight.
Feb 9, 2016, 3:32 pm
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Feb 12, 2016, 1:06 pm
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It looks that Alberta economy could lead to layoffs at Westjet.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/repor...ticle28672216/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/repor...ticle28672216/
Feb 16, 2016, 11:37 am
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