WestJet Network Updates
Feb 23, 2022, 11:52 am
#106
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 426
The additional FCO flight is on Wednesday meaning they now have all 5 Euro flights form YYC going out on Wed and Sat on top of the 2 daily LGW turns from YYZ/YVR. This requires at least 7 frames.
I think the level of frequencies can be done with the 6 they have if they change some of the op days around.
I think the level of frequencies can be done with the 6 they have if they change some of the op days around.
Mar 6, 2022, 9:23 pm
#108
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,002
Looks like the schedule page format has changed.
Kind of easier to read but still lacking a lot of details.
A destination will show daily, but unlike the previous version, doesn't say how many x/day.
Schedule is now viewed as part of the booking page.
https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/book-t...-flights/index
Kind of easier to read but still lacking a lot of details.
A destination will show daily, but unlike the previous version, doesn't say how many x/day.
Schedule is now viewed as part of the booking page.
https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/book-t...-flights/index
Mar 12, 2022, 10:50 am
#109
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 426
The Summer schedule got filed last night in the OAG.
NEW: YYZ-ORD starting May 19th, operated by Encore DH4.
YYZ-LGW got increased to 9x weekly (Added flights on Tue / Sat)
YYC-LON is a combined 9x weekly (4x weekly LHR up to 5x weekly LGW, both flying on Wednesdays).
YYC-SNA got extended to year-round, 3x weekly in the summer.
YYC-BOS appears to be finally happening, but only 3x weekly (was announced as daily).
NEW: YYZ-ORD starting May 19th, operated by Encore DH4.
YYZ-LGW got increased to 9x weekly (Added flights on Tue / Sat)
YYC-LON is a combined 9x weekly (4x weekly LHR up to 5x weekly LGW, both flying on Wednesdays).
YYC-SNA got extended to year-round, 3x weekly in the summer.
YYC-BOS appears to be finally happening, but only 3x weekly (was announced as daily).
Last edited by hollywoodcory17; Mar 12, 2022 at 10:55 am
Mar 12, 2022, 3:41 pm
#110
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: YMJ (YQR)
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Posts: 330
Mar 13, 2022, 1:59 pm
#111
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After exploring various parts of the schedule it looks like we're continuing to see an evolution of the current domestic operation, rather than going back to something strongly resembling the pre-COVID network.
Frequencies are being expanded cautiously, but seem to be focused on hubs:
Frequencies are being expanded cautiously, but seem to be focused on hubs:
- All but one of the innovative point-to-point routes from last year (YYJ-YOW/YXE/YWG, YLW-YQR/YXE, YEG-YKA/YYF/YCD, YXX-YXS, YYZ-YMM) are not on the schedule (YYZ-YQQ is the only one returning).
- Where Swoop and Flair are growing point-to-points it seems to be at the expense of additional WS frequencies and/or alternative timings that operated last summer (eg. daytime YYZ-YQR/YXE flights, which were the only flights last summer, are not on the schedule, with F8/WO flying during those times instead).
- In contrast, many YYC routes seem to be returning to almost pre-COVID levels (eg. YYC-YYZ is basically hourly throughout the day).
Mar 13, 2022, 10:54 pm
#113
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Mar 14, 2022, 8:49 am
#114
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 426
YVR-SNA 4x weekly (Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun) and YYC-SNA 3x weekly (Tue / Thu / Sat).
Mar 14, 2022, 9:14 am
#115
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It looks like they've handed it to Swoop (3 times a week), but you can still fly WestJet to Comox (Saturdays only).
It'll be interesting to see if these Swoop conversions are permanent, or if WestJet joins Swoop as demand increases.
It'll be interesting to see if these Swoop conversions are permanent, or if WestJet joins Swoop as demand increases.
Mar 14, 2022, 9:26 am
#116
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Welcome back to the skies Canada
WestJet have done a press release about the Summer schedule, including frequency tables and service summaries.
For whatever reason, there are also extra releases dedicated to Alberta and Nova Scotia.
For whatever reason, there are also extra releases dedicated to Alberta and Nova Scotia.
Mar 14, 2022, 9:52 am
#117
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 426
There's also one for Toronto as well:
https://westjet.mediaroom.com/2022-0...pe-this-summer
https://westjet.mediaroom.com/2022-0...pe-this-summer
Mar 14, 2022, 10:14 am
#118
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Calgary
Posts: 1,444
Their latest trans-Atlantic 787 schedule shows 106 segments per week by June, this is very tight to do with 8 aircraft and impossible with the current 6 in-service aircraft. I'm assuming they think the FAA will give the go-ahead for Boeing to deliver the 2 new aircraft that have been built since last summer and awaiting additional QA checks before delivery.
Mar 14, 2022, 10:49 am
#119
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 426
Their latest trans-Atlantic 787 schedule shows 106 segments per week by June, this is very tight to do with 8 aircraft and impossible with the current 6 in-service aircraft. I'm assuming they think the FAA will give the go-ahead for Boeing to deliver the 2 new aircraft that have been built since last summer and awaiting additional QA checks before delivery.
YYC-LGW 5x weekly (Not on Tue / Sat)
YYC-LHR 4x weekly (Tue/Wed Fri/Sat)
YYC-CDG 5x weekly (Not on Wed / Sat)
YYC-DUB 3x weekly (Sat / Sun / Wed)
YYC-FCO 3x weekly (Wed / Thu / Sat)
YYZ-LGW 9x weekly (2x on Tue / Sat)
YYZ-BCN 3x weekly (Mon / Thu / Fri)
YVR-LGW 1x daily
It would require using all 6, except on Tuesday when only 5 would be needed? (Unless my math is wrong).
Mar 14, 2022, 10:53 am
#120
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 980
Their latest trans-Atlantic 787 schedule shows 106 segments per week by June, this is very tight to do with 8 aircraft and impossible with the current 6 in-service aircraft. I'm assuming they think the FAA will give the go-ahead for Boeing to deliver the 2 new aircraft that have been built since last summer and awaiting additional QA checks before delivery.