Originally Posted by
YXUFlyboy
I'll throw one route out as a possible example - why a seasonal flight to MEL out of YVR? They already have year round SYD and BNE? If you were going to "try" a route, why not try that through YYC, or mix it up and share with YVR? Is the demand so high ex-YVR for Oz?
I am sure AC does not simply "try" a route. All routes are based on demand, logistic, government regulation, etc. I am sure the demand for YVR-MEL is greater than YYC-MEL, and there are more connecting flights from YVR, not to mention that in case of IRROPS YVR has more resources to handle it.