Originally Posted by
2MM_Guy
Doing the YYZ-PHX route continuously since October, I have noticed that the utilization rate probably exceeds 90%, mostly with the snowbirds. I was puzzled, however when 2 Sundays ago they had an Embraer 190 instead of the usual Airbus 319/320. Did not make sense to me.
The part that gets me is the return. 1:00 pm is too early for business folks.
Agreed - E90 in winter on a Sunday is puzzling. Summer E90 is perfect sizing for the slower months
You're talking about huge *A hubs on both ends, metro areas each in excess of 5 Million, and AC runs one of 2 daily flights on a 100 seater?
AC needs the 1p PHX departure for connections in Canada. Plus they do the 90 minute turn in PHX for aircraft utilization.
I love PHX but would never do AC again unless I'm originating in YYZ. Not worth the hassle.