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Old Aug 31, 2014, 7:05 pm
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Ben Smith
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Originally Posted by Jasper2009
Interesting point.

I always assumed the vast majority of government employees (both domestic and foreign) travelling between YOW and Europe/Africa/ME/certain parts of Asia would book the FRA/LHR-YOW flights operated by AC since:

(1) those are the only non-stop options between YOW and Europe
(2) any alternative routing via the US is far from convenient, especially since most flights are operated by regional jets
Many people fly AF and KL from YOW. Both offer dedicated bus service between YOWYUL.
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