Westjet Suspending all TB and INTL (commercial) flying
Jan 27, 2021, 10:51 am
#272
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Probably makes sense to run YYC-HNL with the modified quarantine as part of the pilot in AB and route YVR pax via YYC. Even in normal times, WS flew year round from YVR to Hawaii iirc.
Last edited by zappy312; Jan 28, 2021 at 11:46 am
Jan 27, 2021, 12:10 pm
#273
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But BC bound guests won’t be able to take advantage of the YYC testing pilot unless they have a place to stay for a full two weeks in AB, as per the requirements of the pilot.
Jan 28, 2021, 11:47 am
#275
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Right, but BC residents are no worse off in terms of quarantine (as of right now, still need to quarantine 2 weeks at home). If WS chose to fly via YVR then no one could take advantage of the pilot.
Jan 29, 2021, 10:30 am
#276
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Government announced new travel restrictions today and all Canadian airlines agreed to suspend flights to Mexico / Caribbean until April 30th. Also all international arrivals have to land at YYZ, YVR, YUL and YYC regardless of origin (previously this only applied to overseas arrivals).
https://blog.westjet.com/westjet-cut...ter%3A20210129
Looks like flights to the US are staying put for now? Although I suspect those will be dropped too (at least the primarily leisure ones).
https://blog.westjet.com/westjet-cut...ter%3A20210129
Looks like flights to the US are staying put for now? Although I suspect those will be dropped too (at least the primarily leisure ones).
Jan 29, 2021, 7:29 pm
#277
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It's virtually a moot point as the YYC program was only ever designed to run until it achieved 52K participants and as of 28Jan. they're at 45K.
Feb 5, 2021, 9:27 pm
#279
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Another 120 f/a's laid off.
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/westjet-...ions-1.1559765
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/westjet-...ions-1.1559765
Feb 6, 2021, 4:17 pm
#280
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Looks like all of the US routes will be down to just once a week, except for YYC-PHX which is twice a week after next weekend. Kind of surprised their even bothering to keep the US routes alive at this point.
Also YVR-OGG appears to have been dropped after next Saturday, which means only YYC will have non-stop access to Hawaii for now. (once weekly flights to OGG & HNL still scheduled right through February).
Curiously watching LGW / CDG (both still currently scheduled from March 28th) now that the UK has extended the waiver through Summer 2021, and I'm imagine the EU will do so shortly too.
Also YVR-OGG appears to have been dropped after next Saturday, which means only YYC will have non-stop access to Hawaii for now. (once weekly flights to OGG & HNL still scheduled right through February).
Curiously watching LGW / CDG (both still currently scheduled from March 28th) now that the UK has extended the waiver through Summer 2021, and I'm imagine the EU will do so shortly too.
Feb 6, 2021, 4:32 pm
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Feb 6, 2021, 6:51 pm
#282
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Oh sorry, meant to say slot waiver.
The UK extended it and won't enforce the 80/20 rule in Summer 2021
https://www.routesonline.com/news/29...t-slot-waiver/
However the EU has not yet, and has proposed enforcing at 40/60 rather than 80/20
https://www.reuters.com/article/heal...-idUSKBN28Q1JV
The UK extended it and won't enforce the 80/20 rule in Summer 2021
https://www.routesonline.com/news/29...t-slot-waiver/
However the EU has not yet, and has proposed enforcing at 40/60 rather than 80/20
https://www.reuters.com/article/heal...-idUSKBN28Q1JV
Feb 12, 2021, 8:35 pm
#283
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March modified schedule has been filed and surprising OGG, HNL, PHX, PSP and RSW are all still scheduled! LAX appears to be kicking the can though.
Also LGW is now removed until May 5th and all other long haul routes are removed until June 5 (including CDG).
Also LGW is now removed until May 5th and all other long haul routes are removed until June 5 (including CDG).
Mar 12, 2021, 9:09 pm
#284
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Scheduled update through May 4th has been filed in the OAG. Still planning limited Transborder schedule to PHX, PSP, OGG, and RSW. From May 1st it looks like they're planning to resume service to CUN, PVR, SJD and MBJ. Also YYC-OGG has been extended into May. (Route typically ends its season third week of April).
HNL operates until April 3rd.
They also removed many international/US routes until June. YYC-BOS even appears completely cancelled.
HNL operates until April 3rd.
They also removed many international/US routes until June. YYC-BOS even appears completely cancelled.
Mar 24, 2021, 2:11 pm
#285
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CALGARY — WestJet’s Director, Government Relations, Andy Gibbons, says WestJet has asked the federal government to phase out the 3-day hotel quarantine requirement for international travellers starting May 1, 2021.
“The hotel quarantine is a deterrent,” said Gibbons this morning.
Gibbons spoke alongside John Weatherill, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, WestJet, at a press conference announcing WestJet’s return to Atlantic Canada starting in June 2021.
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“It is our intention to fly internationally this summer,” said Weatherill.
“The hotel quarantine is a deterrent,” said Gibbons this morning.
Gibbons spoke alongside John Weatherill, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, WestJet, at a press conference announcing WestJet’s return to Atlantic Canada starting in June 2021.
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“It is our intention to fly internationally this summer,” said Weatherill.