Originally Posted by
YOWgary
It fits right alongside AC's constant attempts to drum up more US business, where I can buy YVR-YYZ-LGA for $292, or the same flight as YVR-YYZ for $400.
Originally Posted by
YOWgary
Man, it's that ill-informed sarcasm that makes FT so attractive.
Yeah, if only I were informed enough to be shocked by AC's pricing Vancouver-NY travel below Van-Toronto like you.
Or, How AC would be looking to fill their unprecedented capacity increase with travellers form the largest travel market on the planet located right beside their home turf.
Originally Posted by
YOWgary
AC have been very public about their US targeting for years now - the key problem being how to hold up against carriers who are (A) used to having to actually compete in the marketplace and (B) drawing from a market 10 times the size.
AC have also been very public about how their goal of funneling Intl>Intl traffic via YYZ is beating expectations to date. Seems they're dealing with the (A) (B) problems you informed of us above.
Originally Posted by
YOWgary
This forum is full of endless threads about how much cheaper AC suddenly gets when flying competitive routes, this isn't news.
Yeah, it's called basic economics.