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Old Aug 16, 2018 | 3:32 pm
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YVR-YYC pre-deregulation?

I'm curious about Canadian airfares prior to de-regulation.

Anyone here know what a YVR-YYC fare would have cost in, say, 1980? Either in today's dollars or 1980 dollars?

I realize on the hour flight you would have gotten legroom, alcohol, likely the seat next to you empty and maybe a meal, but I'm curious what it would have cost?
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Old Aug 16, 2018 | 9:17 pm
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PWA timetable April 1980

YYCYVR Y$78 B$101

No non-stops on PWA

Y was one-way economy class
B was limited availability round-trip Economizer fare, 7 day advance, Sat night stay
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Old Aug 16, 2018 | 9:29 pm
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Originally Posted by gglave
I realize on the hour flight you would have gotten legroom, alcohol, likely the seat next to you empty and maybe a meal, but I'm curious what it would have cost?
The economy, Alberta's and BC's in particular, was very hot in 1980. I'm not sure why you'd assume a lot of empty seats.
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Old Aug 16, 2018 | 9:35 pm
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As this a more general historic Canadian aviation query rather than a current Air Canada/Aeroplan specific question it's been relocated to the Canada forum for further discussion.

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Old Aug 17, 2018 | 5:44 pm
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I remember paying about $230-250 round trip all in, back in the early 80's on AC, with my Enroute credit card.

Remember those ?
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Old Aug 17, 2018 | 9:45 pm
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Thanks everyone - Exactly what I was looking for.
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