Westjet Launches YYC-ATL (Dailly), Seasonal YYZ-BCN and YYT-FLL
Oct 30, 2018, 9:11 am
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Westjet Launches YYC-ATL (Dailly), Seasonal YYZ-BCN and YYT-FLL
CALGARY, Oct. 30, 2018 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced it is expanding choice and connectivity for Calgarians when the airline begins operations between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) next spring.
"WestJet is proud to expand on vital trade and tourism linkages between Western Canada and the southeastern United States," said Ed Sims, WestJet President and CEO. "Non-stop, year-round flights from Calgary to Atlanta connect two major markets in North America and grow opportunities for trade and tourism."
"WestJet is proud to expand on vital trade and tourism linkages between Western Canada and the southeastern United States," said Ed Sims, WestJet President and CEO. "Non-stop, year-round flights from Calgary to Atlanta connect two major markets in North America and grow opportunities for trade and tourism."
CALGARY, Oct. 30, 2018 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced it will be adding Barcelona to its growing presence in Europe with three-times weekly, non-stop service between Toronto and Barcelonastarting May 24, 2019 through October 21, 2019.
"In summer 2019 WestJet will provide even more access between Canada and Europe as we continue to expand our international network," said Ed Sims, WestJet President and CEO. "The addition of flights to Barcelona, an important European cruise hub, offers our business and leisure guests convenient flight times and one-stop flight connections from Canada via our Toronto hub."
"In summer 2019 WestJet will provide even more access between Canada and Europe as we continue to expand our international network," said Ed Sims, WestJet President and CEO. "The addition of flights to Barcelona, an important European cruise hub, offers our business and leisure guests convenient flight times and one-stop flight connections from Canada via our Toronto hub."
CALGARY, Oct. 30, 2018 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced the addition of non-stop service from St. John's to Fort Lauderdale this winter. Service is available on a limited basis and starts March 11, 2019 through May 13, 2019.
"WestJet knows that the community of St. John's embraces Florida in the winter," said Brian Znotins, WestJet Vice-President Network Planning, Alliances and Corporate Development. "Along with our seasonal service to Tampa and Orlando, we are pleased to provide convenient, non-stop service to sunny Fort Lauderdale for those looking to jet south for warm air, beaches or cruising this winter."
"WestJet knows that the community of St. John's embraces Florida in the winter," said Brian Znotins, WestJet Vice-President Network Planning, Alliances and Corporate Development. "Along with our seasonal service to Tampa and Orlando, we are pleased to provide convenient, non-stop service to sunny Fort Lauderdale for those looking to jet south for warm air, beaches or cruising this winter."
Oct 30, 2018, 9:44 am
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It’s easy to understand why people in YYT would want to go to FLL in the winter. It’s less easy to understand that there would be enough of them to fill an airplane on a given day. Also hard to understand the two month schedule, starting 10 days before winter is over and going for only two months. I expect it has to do with availability of aircraft, but I don’t see this as a big money maker.
Or maybe their target market is Floridians who’ve never seen an iceberg?
Or maybe their target market is Floridians who’ve never seen an iceberg?
Oct 30, 2018, 4:08 pm
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I'm sure aircraft availability is a factor for the YYT-FLL flights. Note that it is only once a week, so it probably won't be that hard to fill. I wonder if it is timed to line up with cruise ship schedules?
Newfoundland schools get a week for Easter break in mid-late April, so this schedule covers that break. But it isn't early enough to cover MUN's spring break.
The YYC-ATL route is great news for people looking to connect at Delta's big hub.
Newfoundland schools get a week for Easter break in mid-late April, so this schedule covers that break. But it isn't early enough to cover MUN's spring break.
The YYC-ATL route is great news for people looking to connect at Delta's big hub.
Oct 31, 2018, 12:41 am
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The ATL flight is good news for YVR-based people in the mining business who have to get to JNB. The WS flight arrives more or less at the perfect time to connect to the DL ATL-JNB flight. YVR-ATL would be better but I'll keep my fingers crossed that if the YYC-ATL works out, they will add a non-stop from YVR.
Oct 31, 2018, 8:39 am
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I was excited to see BCN because I was thinking of taking a cruise from the city. Then I remember Westjet doesn't serve meals in economy class on their 767. If pricing is similar to AC / Air Transat then I will probably consider them first. It may be far from delicious but at least they serve you some food.
Oct 31, 2018, 9:34 am
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I was excited to see BCN because I was thinking of taking a cruise from the city. Then I remember Westjet doesn't serve meals in economy class on their 767. If pricing is similar to AC / Air Transat then I will probably consider them first. It may be far from delicious but at least they serve you some food.
Oct 31, 2018, 3:21 pm
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Oct 31, 2018, 4:25 pm
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Nov 1, 2018, 8:10 pm
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B787 and B767 overseas flights will be moving to comp meals in all classes in 2019 in time for B787 launch.
Nov 2, 2018, 6:29 pm
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And I just found out that the pre purchase program is going away for the time being. So my above comment is a moot point now.
Nov 2, 2018, 8:32 pm
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I was excited to see BCN because I was thinking of taking a cruise from the city. Then I remember Westjet doesn't serve meals in economy class on their 767. If pricing is similar to AC / Air Transat then I will probably consider them first. It may be far from delicious but at least they serve you some food.
Nov 3, 2018, 7:03 am
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The race to the bottom is 100% being led by WestJet.
Nov 3, 2018, 7:28 am
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Are you sure about this? I was told by one of the Westjet folks involved with the realignment of aircraft and seat classes that the eventual goal is to align 767 and 787 but it is not a priority. For example it was mentioned that if a passenger books a YYC-LGW flight on the 787 they will receive a comp meal but if they return connecting through YYZ on the 767 there will not be a comp meal included on the 767.
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