WestJet to purchase Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Jun 2, 2017, 5:56 am
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Jun 2, 2017, 6:56 am
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I would think Westjet will do China out of YYC before YVR. I think YVR would be a better choice for connections, but YYC is their home city. Also, if Westjet does HKG out of YYC, I don't think they could do daily until they get their 787 numbers up. This route takes more than 1 day to fly return.
Jun 4, 2017, 1:05 pm
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I would think Westjet will do China out of YYC before YVR. I think YVR would be a better choice for connections, but YYC is their home city. Also, if Westjet does HKG out of YYC, I don't think they could do daily until they get their 787 numbers up. This route takes more than 1 day to fly return.
Aug 30, 2017, 9:38 am
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will this deal close given WS experience in LGW?
My question is whether or not this deal will close? First quarter 2019 is very soon to introduce a new aircraft type, train staff and market the extra capacity. Also, WS did such a poor job of introducing LGW service that it lost a lot of its good will in the European market at least.
Aug 30, 2017, 9:52 am
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AC just announced non-stop 787 service to NRT from YUL. What about PVG?
My question is whether or not this deal will close? First quarter 2019 is very soon to introduce a new aircraft type, train staff and market the extra capacity. Also, WS did such a poor job of introducing LGW service that it lost a lot of its good will in the European market at least.
My question is whether or not this deal will close? First quarter 2019 is very soon to introduce a new aircraft type, train staff and market the extra capacity. Also, WS did such a poor job of introducing LGW service that it lost a lot of its good will in the European market at least.
Sep 21, 2017, 5:25 pm
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https://globalnews.ca/news/3762084/w...medium=Twitter
WestJet breaks ground on hangar to accommodate new Dreamliner 787 jet
WestJet is gearing up for delivery of its first Boeing Dreamliner 787 by breaking ground on a new $50-million hangar at the Calgary International Airport.
The company announced in April it had placed a firm order for 10 of the Boeing 787-9 widebody jets, which will allow it to serve new destinations in Asia, South America and Europe with higher-end offerings like lie-flat seating.
WestJet breaks ground on hangar to accommodate new Dreamliner 787 jet
WestJet is gearing up for delivery of its first Boeing Dreamliner 787 by breaking ground on a new $50-million hangar at the Calgary International Airport.
The company announced in April it had placed a firm order for 10 of the Boeing 787-9 widebody jets, which will allow it to serve new destinations in Asia, South America and Europe with higher-end offerings like lie-flat seating.
Oct 12, 2018, 1:35 pm
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Seeing a lot of WJ commercials lately announcing their new business class. Looks very similar to AC product, especially I noticed in terms of screen and table. Looked like reverse herringbone.
They also announced a new higher tier of reward for frequent flyer, I wonder how they will compete vs AC in the next 2-3yrs.
They also announced a new higher tier of reward for frequent flyer, I wonder how they will compete vs AC in the next 2-3yrs.
Oct 12, 2018, 2:18 pm
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Seeing a lot of WJ commercials lately announcing their new business class. Looks very similar to AC product, especially I noticed in terms of screen and table. Looked like reverse herringbone.
They also announced a new higher tier of reward for frequent flyer, I wonder how they will compete vs AC in the next 2-3yrs.
They also announced a new higher tier of reward for frequent flyer, I wonder how they will compete vs AC in the next 2-3yrs.
Oct 12, 2018, 5:40 pm
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I think they will have problems competing for the high end FF. Their FF program benefits are still well below AC’s., with a very limited international flight schedule. Plus, I don’t think WestJet is willing to spend $million opening/operating their own lounges around the world.. Also, they are going to have to join Oneworld or Skyteam, which will increase their over all operating costs.
They don't need to join Skyteam, but rather setup mileage reciprocity with select partners, just as Alaska Airlines does it - no alliance, but plenty of global partners to earn/redeem miles. WS already has an existing relationship with Delta they can expand on, and for lounges they can partner with Priority Pass and select partner lounges for their business class customers.
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reality strikes
I re-read this thread after many months - and had a good chuckle!
WS to launch service to Asia? From YYC? Fat chance, that! WS actual announcement was to launch 787 service to DUB, CDG & LGW. Two are (at least) new destinations. Is that all there is?
I also looked at their new "premium" fare structure. Fares are competitive - in the 2K range. But that does get me lie flat seating?
WS to launch service to Asia? From YYC? Fat chance, that! WS actual announcement was to launch 787 service to DUB, CDG & LGW. Two are (at least) new destinations. Is that all there is?
I also looked at their new "premium" fare structure. Fares are competitive - in the 2K range. But that does get me lie flat seating?
Oct 20, 2018, 9:11 am
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I re-read this thread after many months - and had a good chuckle!
WS to launch service to Asia? From YYC? Fat chance, that! WS actual announcement was to launch 787 service to DUB, CDG & LGW. Two are (at least) new destinations. Is that all there is?
I also looked at their new "premium" fare structure. Fares are competitive - in the 2K range. But that does get me lie flat seating?
WS to launch service to Asia? From YYC? Fat chance, that! WS actual announcement was to launch 787 service to DUB, CDG & LGW. Two are (at least) new destinations. Is that all there is?
I also looked at their new "premium" fare structure. Fares are competitive - in the 2K range. But that does get me lie flat seating?
Oct 24, 2018, 8:46 pm
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Does anyone know if WS plans on flying the 787 in revenue service domestically prior to putting it on YYC-LGW? Between January delivery and end of April service start is awfully long time.
Oct 24, 2018, 8:49 pm
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Yes, the first aircraft should be used in a similar way to the first 767 when it arrived, likely 3 months of low intensity usage to prove ETOPS operation.