Coming back to the issue, I expect there will be enough people who (1) prefer to fly WS, (2) want to try it and end up liking them.
Especially the YYC folks. Especially the CDG flights with no connection. I also would imagine the quality of the soft product will be better than AC. And that they will price more than competitively at least initially.Given the small business cabin, they should have no difficulty filling it up. Which ultimately will lead to AC improving the soft product too. After 20 years of cost-cutting on catering and drinks. But eh, am I indulging in wishful thinking? I'll stick to AC anyway.