(YEG) Edmonton International Airport Part 4 (October 2023) - Page 13

ace.yyc · #**241** Posted **Apr 29, 2024, 9:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

I am of the opinion that WJ would be best to serve Edmonton with a LGW given our demo and population.

It's now confirmed internally that the 2 undelivered painted WS 787 frames are not coming. If they get more, it will be new frames or used frames from elsewhere, so it's gonna be a while.

WS is currently struggling to operate the currently planned 787 sked with the current 7 frames.

Therefore, there is zero chance of transatlantic service from YEG by WS for the foreseeable future.

ace.yyc · #**242** Posted **Apr 29, 2024, 9:10 AM**

duplicate post.

Coldrsx · #**243** Posted **Apr 29, 2024, 5:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by ace.yyc

It's now confirmed internally that the 2 undelivered painted WS 787 frames are not coming. If they get more, it will be new frames or used frames from elsewhere, so it's gonna be a while.

WS is currently struggling to operate the currently planned 787 sked with the current 7 frames.

Therefore, there is zero chance of transatlantic service from YEG by WS for the foreseeable future.

More of a wish than anything, but LGW would be an ideal destination for YEG at some point in the future.

ace.yyc · #**244** Posted **Apr 29, 2024, 5:24 PM**

First inbound from ATL about to land. Loads are good. Shame about the lack of pre-clearance on the eastbound (because redeye), but it's nice to see it launch as daily from the get go.

Rocket252 · #**245** Posted **Apr 29, 2024, 5:41 PM**

^ Would the Atlanta hub allow easier connections to South America?

Coldrsx · #**246** Posted **Apr 29, 2024, 6:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rocket252

^ Would the Atlanta hub allow easier connections to South America?

Certainly more options, but Toronto still has a decent allotment that permits you avoiding the US.

ace.yyc · #**247** Posted **Apr 30, 2024, 4:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rocket252

^ Would the Atlanta hub allow easier connections to South America?

Better than nothing, but it's not ideal as WS gets you to ATL in early morning.

BOG would be perfect, but EZE/GRU/GIG/SCL all leave ATL in the evening. LIM is mid-afternoon.

For deep South America you're either sitting in ATL for 12+ hours or better options could be YEG-MSP-ATL-EZE or the dreaded cowtown routing of YEG-YYC-ATL-EZE... or maybe a YEG-DEN-IAH-EZE type of thing. Damn YEG really needs IAH back.

In any case it's just a long routing in general, South America timing is rough for Albertans no matter what.

Rocket252 · #**248** Posted **Apr 30, 2024, 4:59 PM**

^ Thanks.

Sounds like IAH would be the preferred Hub - hoping for its return.

ace.yyc · #**249** Posted **Apr 30, 2024, 6:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rocket252

^ Thanks.

Sounds like IAH would be the preferred Hub - hoping for its return.

Cold is right about YYZ; by far the best option for GRU is YEG-YYZ-GRU or YEG-YUL-GRU on AC. The YYZ flight continues on to EZE as well.

CMD UW · #**250** Posted **May 4, 2024, 2:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rocket252

^ Thanks.

Sounds like IAH would be the preferred Hub - hoping for its return.

Yup...

Coldrsx · #**251** Posted **May 4, 2024, 4:35 PM**

IAH is the one key missing link right now and from another site has the highest number of underserved passengers by destination apparently.