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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 2:36 pm
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Originally Posted by YEG Guy
Tech stops should not be a problem on MBJ runs. The existing HNL/OGG/KOA services are a problem because of winds and ETOPS fuel reserve requirements. MBJ does not have either of these issues.

The big question for MBJ is whether WestJet Vacations has made a major crack into the Sandals / Air Canada Vacations fortress. This is a signal that Westjet Vacations has some big time deals for comming up for the Jamaican resorts.
YVR-MBJ = 6hr45min, BMJ-YVR = 8hr3min

Thomas Cook has committed to purchasing a large amount of seats on WJ flights in the West. As mentioned they have Jazz flying 757s for them in the East.
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