Originally Posted by jlisi984
I have had the same problem flying eg. YYC-YYZ and explaining to people why not WestJet or to other destinations where WS had direct flights, and AC didn't. My explanation comes to this:
If I fly WestJet, you will have to book me a lounge, and buy me a seat (exit row). Lounge (IIRC) 25$ and seat 30$ = 55$ - the difference is that between Tango and Tango+ - and it is justified.
Justifying T+ over T is also difficult, but it comes to this - I am not coming if I don't fly T+ (if there is a promo, I can upgrade, I get free seat selection, I get 100 % status miles)... It works in my situation, not sure about yours.
Wow, c'est fort. I don't know how one can justify that in an economy like the one we're currently operating in.
Originally Posted by jlisi984
YTZ is a great idea in theory, but the ferry is highly inconvenient, albeit interesting, and flying prop often means weather delays, as well as a longer overall flight, so depending on from where you need to get to YYZ/YTZ, the savings time-wise are negligible, if existent.
And how is the ferry highly inconvenient? I agree the ferry is stupid (build that fixed link already or park the ferries side by side and people can just walk over them) but to say they are highly inconvenient is quite misrepresentative.
Originally Posted by jlisi984
Since you are SE, I imagine a good argument could be the Concierge - if you are running late, they will help you make the flight, etc.
As if I was the person doing the contracting, I would say, "ok, leave 5 minutes earlier so you can make the flight."