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Aug 11, 2010 | 1:49 pm

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Duckouttahere

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Originally Posted by mplflyer

Another factor here is the strong Canadian Dollar. What was worth .63 8 years ago now hovers near par. This will keep Canadians crossing the border and traveling to US destinations like Hawaii. I don't recall the history of the other airlines that flew to Hawaii out YVR, but I would suspect that service decreased at the same rate as the C$ and travel to Hawaii.

I am puzzled by HNL service though. If it is the leisure traveler they are wanting, most here want to go to OGG.

I think HNL and Oahu is more of a family destination and OGG is more of a couples destination. Look at the crowds at Wakiki Beach. AS may be trying to get more of the family trip which can sell more seats, baggage etc.

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