Originally Posted by
industry_killer
I wouldn't be so sure about that. Even if it was allowed the high airport fees would make make it unappealing for other carriers who are not used to the domestic airline business north of the border.
That is probably correct for Montreal and Toronto but perhaps not for Hamilton or Kitchener. YKF would fall all over itself if a U.S. carrier could offer Canadian destinations. Until recently they were subsidizing AA to keep its one daily flight to Chicago.
If Canadians will drive to Buffalo for cheaper flights to the U.S. they will most certainly drive to Kitchener or Hamilton for cheaper flights to Canadian destinations and the big loser would be Air Canada.