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Originally Posted by YYCFlier
YYC is overwhelmingly domestic (70% domestic, 20% US/transborder, 10% other intl). Montreal for example has 2 million more passengers a year but is 70% international (including US). This can be partially attributed to AC's massive expansion in all hubs except YYC, but also the large number of foreign carriers operating out of Canada's 3 largest metros. YYC has been struggling maintaining existing international service.... WS will be the only airline to really invest although trans-border is doing well.
NRT (AC) and LHR (BA) went seasonal, PEK will be lost this year sometime. NRT may also be lost once the 763s are gone unless AC is going to spare a 788/789 for it. LHR, FRA are fine from AC (FRA upgauged this summer) and are daily year round. AMS is switching to daily 789 (was 333). We have seasonal foreign carriers to ZRH and FRA and I'm guessing WS 1 to LGW will remain year round on a 789 (though unlikely daily). I can't see any more Asia/Oceania until WS is ready (my guess ICN to JV with Korean). They may try NRT/HND if AC withdraws - HND reportedly getting new slots in 2020.
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With Westjet's continue push at growing YYC it will actually make it tougher for other overseas airlines to grow or commence new services. The O&D market is still relatively small but certainly large for its metro population base.
KLM has actually reverted back to the 333 which is a wash for capacity but a small reduction in premium and service (not lie flat J).
AC has been adjusting FRA between a 789 and a 77L off and on so not an upgauge. And not very long ago LHR was a 77W.
DE and WK are targeting the European leisure traveller from FRA and ZRH so that's a good inbound market.
It's unusual for BA to have seasonal routes so YYC is fortunate that they are maintaining seasonal summer service.
The big mysteries are when is Hainan leaving and will NRT continue year-round, seasonal or get cut completely.
So yes, look forward to Westjet growing YYC international.
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