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Old Aug 31, 2014, 7:30 pm
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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
(1) AF, KL, LX all operate bus service from the Ottawa train station to YUL. While not my cup of tea, other fliers may be enticed.
(2) Govt travellers are entitled to business class if the total travel time exceeds a certain fixed length (8 or 9 hrs). Adding a connection may mean the difference between front or back of the bus.
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