Canadian Airport Thread II

[q12]

Originally Posted by thenoflyzone

I was thinking GLA and MAN are the only unserved routes left for WS out of YHZ to the UK and Ireland, but I thought the Iberian peninsula made more sense. Guess not.

MAN makes 9 European airports with service to YHZ.

Maybe Portugal or Spain could be the 10th. The return of Amsterdam on KLM? Discover or (Condor resumption) Munich?

[hollywoodcory]

Originally Posted by q12

Halifax (YHZ) - Manchester (MAN), UK finally launches May 17th, 2025, 4x weekly

It’s actually picking up the new YHZ-CDG, as they codeshare with AF to MAN too. You get the same thing if you also search BHX, NCL, MAD etc.

[q12]

I had saw this post from a local in Manchester.

https://x.com/SeanM1997/status/18915...epkCOSXsw&s=19

The codeshare makes sense, westjet's website not the clearest.

[LO 044]

Originally Posted by q12

MAN makes 9 European airports with service to YHZ.

Maybe Portugal or Spain could be the 10th. The return of Amsterdam on KLM? Discover or (Condor resumption) Munich?

Well if WS does have to cut down on flights from the lack of US interest and have 737's to spare then maybe YHZ will continue getting new destinations.

The Maritimes is not my neck of the woods but could WestJet not hub YHZ with enough 737's to make it a nice transfer airport from places like New York, Boston, Philadelphia and everywhere in between to Europe? The flight path makes sense. The Canadian dollar is crap which benefits the US consumer flying via a Canadian airline/airport. WestJet could even dent Air Canada's and Air Transat's European flights. I'm not saying a huge dent but if this type of venture is profitable then why not.

[q12]

Video of the landing and crash of the Delta flight in Toronto:



https://twitter.com/airplusnews/stat...01795556483234

[kattiff]

I know YWG took two AC widebodies yesterday

[q12]

Originally Posted by LO 044

Well if WS does have to cut down on flights from the lack of US interest and have 737's to spare then maybe YHZ will continue getting new destinations.

The Maritimes is not my neck of the woods but could WestJet not hub YHZ with enough 737's to make it a nice transfer airport from places like New York, Boston, Philadelphia and everywhere in between to Europe? The flight path makes sense. The Canadian dollar is crap which benefits the US consumer flying via a Canadian airline/airport. WestJet could even dent Air Canada's and Air Transat's European flights. I'm not saying a huge dent but if this type of venture is profitable then why not.

Halifax had a stopover program in Halifax with Westjet and European flights just before the pandemic started.

https://halifaxstanfield.ca/news-rel...r-destination/

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This summer the new International Connections Facility will open at YHZ which will enable seamless international connections. The ICF allows connecting passengers to transit from international to domestic flights in the hold area, allowing for shorter connection times and quicker flight turn-around times in Halifax.

[peytol]

Im not familiar with the slot situation in Europe outside of the big airpots like LHR, AMS.

At this point in the year could WJ add extra flights out of YHZ to DUB, EDI etc?

[jc_yyc_ca]

Originally Posted by hollywoodcory

YYC-SNA is being reduced, not BNA.

Also there were reductions on YWG/YYZ-LAX as well.

If Canadians stand up to Trump as we should, we should see more reductions yet. Unless American travel to here increases, but I wouldn't expect it to increase at the same rate as the decreases from our side.

Originally Posted by LO 044

Well if WS does have to cut down on flights from the lack of US interest and have 737's to spare then maybe YHZ will continue getting new destinations.

The Maritimes is not my neck of the woods but could WestJet not hub YHZ with enough 737's to make it a nice transfer airport from places like New York, Boston, Philadelphia and everywhere in between to Europe? The flight path makes sense. The Canadian dollar is crap which benefits the US consumer flying via a Canadian airline/airport. WestJet could even dent Air Canada's and Air Transat's European flights. I'm not saying a huge dent but if this type of venture is profitable then why not.

Would be good if WS at least tries something like this. Would be extra traffic for YHZ, and if it takes, it could be something that becomes permanent. I recall seeing somewhere on the SRC YYC thread that there were some Americans using WS through Calgary to get to Europe and Asia, just can't recall if the number was significant or not.

[q12]

Congratulations to
@HfxStanfield and @WestJet
on an exciting announcement today in Halifax. Direct flights to and from Amsterdam take off May 25th. The first time for this route in 30 years. #NovaScotia is open for business!

YHZ-AMS

[q12]

Pack your bags, Halifax! WestJet launches non-stop service to Amsterdam for summer 2025

HALIFAX, NS, Feb. 18, 2025 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced new service between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). The new service will operate through the airline's 2025 summer schedule, with up to six-times weekly service beginning May 29, 2025. This will be the first time WestJet operates between Amsterdam and Halifax, contributing to a 97 per cent increase in the airline's transatlantic seat capacity from Nova Scotia, compared to last year.

Pack your bags, Halifax! WestJet launches non-stop service to Amsterdam for summer 2025 (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)

"WestJet's new service between Halifax and Amsterdam opens the door for record growth in Nova Scotia through vital investment that strengthens connectivity to Europe, furthering tourism and economic opportunities," said Jared Mikoch-Gerke, Director of Alliances and Airport Affairs, WestJet. "We're excited to see the stories that will unfold as travellers from both regions connect and discover the unique charm of these vibrant cities."



Halifax-Amsterdam

6x weekly

May 29, 2025

Amsterdam-Halifax

6x weekly

May 30, 2025

WestJet's non-stop flight to Amsterdam is just one of many new direct services launching this spring. In 2025, the airline will fly to more transatlantic destinations from YHZ than ever before, offering service to Paris, London, Dublin, Edinburgh and now Amsterdam. WestJet's fulsome summer 2025 schedule is now available at WestJet.com.

"We are very pleased that WestJet will be resuming service at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and we look forward to welcoming the first flight on 30 May. Halifax is an exciting new destination at Schiphol and will be our sixth in Canada. The deployment of Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft contributes to our policy to encourage airlines to operate their quietest and cleanest aircraft at Schiphol," said Patricia Vitalis, Executive Director of Operations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

Travel beyond Amsterdam with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Through WestJet's longstanding codeshare agreement with KLM, guests will have convenient access via AMS to multiple cities across Europe. Codesharing on KLM operated flights will provide guests greater access between Canadian and European points for travellers on both sides of the Atlantic with the convenience of a single check-in experience, through checked baggage and the ability to interact with WestJet Rewards throughout.

Additional quotes

"Opening new routes between Nova Scotia and international destinations, such as Amsterdam, is an important way of growing tourism and opening our economy to new markets. We look forward to welcoming more visitors and creating new opportunities for Nova Scotia businesses." said Colton LeBlanc, Minister of Growth and Development, Province of Nova Scotia.

"Strengthening our direct connections to Europe enhances tourism, creates economic opportunities, and makes it easier for our residents and businesses to connect with the world. This new route will bring more visitors to Halifax, support our local economy, and further position our city as a gateway to Atlantic Canada. We look forward to welcoming travelers from Amsterdam and beyond to experience everything Halifax has to offer," Andy Fillmore, Mayor of Halifax.

"We're delighted to welcome WestJet's new non-stop Halifax-Amsterdam service this summer, reconnecting our two cities by air for the first time in thirty years. The strong historical and business ties that exist between the two regions will be further strengthened with this new connection, offering our community exciting new travel opportunities and bringing more visitors to our beautiful region. This service also strengthens our partnership with WestJet and reflects their commitment to increased connectivity between Atlantic Canada and key international destinations," said Marie Manning, VP, Business Development and Chief Commercial Officer, HIAA

"We are excited to see WestJet expand its international offerings with the launch of nonstop service from Halifax to Amsterdam," says Ross Jefferson, President and CEO of Discover Halifax "This new route strengthens our connection to Europe, making it easier for travelers to experience all that Halifax has to offer."

https://westjet.mediaroom.com/2025-0...or-summer-2025

[Dominion301]

Originally Posted by kattiff

I know YWG took two AC widebodies yesterday

One of those was AC 345 YVR-YOW that turned around over Northern Ontario because YOW was full from all the YYZ diversions.

[q12]

Would this be the first boeing 737 (max) transatlantic route from AMS?

Service from Halifax to Amsterdam was last served by KLM in the early 90's (till 1995 I believe) on a Boeing 747:

March 1992


Source Credit: YHZ ATC on facebook https://www.facebook.com/46083115734...105339/?type=3

[Airboy]

BIL mentioned that Porter was repositioning and getting staff ready for increased loads from YUL and YOW to start shuttling passengers to Bill Bishop. However when YYZ opened that may have been rescinded or reduced. Also heard over 200 flights canceled at YYZ before and After the crash.

[whatnext]

What’s up with Sunwing? Sounds like they’ve had a total operational meltdown out of YYZ.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11026076/...o-pearson/amp/

[Dominion301]

YOW's January 2025 pax stats are out.

Sector / Jan-24 / Jan-25 / % Change
Dom: 203,891 / 244,424 / +19.9%
TB: 65,664 / 73,113 / +11.3%
Int'l: 71,790 / 65,445 / -8.8%
TTL: 341,345 / 382,982 / +12.2%

January % of traffic recovered vs 2019
Dom: 89.5%
TB: 109.8%
Int'l: 102.5%
TTL: 94.9%

12 Months Rolling / % Change vs Year End 2023
Dom: 3,472,033 / +8.4%
TB: 748,898 / +30.0%
Int'l: 427,530 / +34.9%
TTL: 4,648,461 / +13.5%

[YYCguys]

Originally Posted by whatnext

What’s up with Sunwing? Sounds like they’ve had a total operational meltdown out of YYZ.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11026076/...o-pearson/amp/

A combination of weather related delays/cancellations in the east, crew and planes not where they are supposed to be, and the Delta crash at YYZ has exacerbated the problem.

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by YYCguys

A combination of weather related delays/cancellations in the east, crew and planes not where they are supposed to be, and the Delta crash at YYZ has exacerbated the problem.

I would’ve thought that since they’re now owned by WS there’d be some help from them.

[YYCguys]

Originally Posted by whatnext

I would’ve thought that since they’re now owned by WS there’d be some help from them.

I would imagine Westjet, and many other carriers, were also affected by the same issues and likely couldn’t help much.

[Dominion301]

Originally Posted by whatnext

I would’ve thought that since they’re now owned by WS there’d be some help from them.

Nolinor's pitched in a little bit and WG brought in a Global X 321 into YOW to help catch up. Ironically on a PUJ-YOW it had to divert to MIA due to a technical issue.