Originally Posted by YVR72

I think it is safe to assume companies use their resources to maximize profitability. I was acknowledging how the savvy folks here on FT correctly predicted they will be used primarily for x-Atlantic routes, and expressing my hope that I may have an opportunity to fly the XLR out of Vancouver too.

Originally Posted by CanadianMike

Hoping the same.
Could see it doing some routes down south potentially. YVR - SJO / PTY / BOG ?

Originally Posted by EdmFlyBoi

I think this is interesting. The XLR's could definitely do those routes distance wise. Likely what they ultimately deploy will depend on the cargo and passenger revenues a route might provide. AC will have quite a bit of flexibility based on fleet as they will have wide bodies, narrow bodies with lots of range, and a dedicated cargo fleet to best optimise the revenue mix of a particular destination (which may also vary based on time of year).

Originally Posted by CanadianMike

100%. I'm not sure what routes they're considering but range-wise, looks possible.
KEF would be another interesting one from YVR (seasonal).
+ looks like most of the Caribbean could be flown direct with this aircraft from YVR, so perhaps some links to the more popular sun destinations.