Saskatoon and Regina Air Service

[one_brick_at_a_time]

Originally Posted by McBean

Are there any more direct flights between Regina and Saskatoon anymore? I remember Transwest or someone used to do the run a few times a week.

For the Montreal summer flights yes. Regina > Saskatoon > Montreal > Regina.

I do hope in the future each city can have non-stop flights each to Montreal and also to Ottawa.

[McBean]

The Air Canada Montreal to Regina on CRJ900s started again today May 1st. Then returns Regina-Saskatoon-Montreal.

[EDM753Fan]

I'm booked on AC8543, YQR-YXE-YUL on June 20. Departs YQR @ 11:40 and lands YUL @ 18:19. Total duration 4:39 is not bad all things considered. Pricing was great when I booked, although the return leg was awful. I'm going via YYZ in the end.

It seems to be operated by a E175.

Curious if anyone knows what the loads have been like on this route so far?

[one_brick_at_a_time]

Flair Airlines temporarily suspends Regina service

https://www.cjme.com/2022/06/01/flair-airlines-temporarily-suspends-regina-service/

[McBean]

Originally Posted by one_brick_at_a_time

Flair Airlines temporarily suspends Regina service

https://www.cjme.com/2022/06/01/flair-airlines-temporarily-suspends-regina-service/

For whatever reasons, Flair just hasn't worked out in the Regina market. I believe they will keep Saskatoon though.

[casper]

Originally Posted by McBean

For whatever reasons, Flair just hasn't worked out in the Regina market. I believe they will keep Saskatoon though.

I am surprised Saskatoon is working out for them. They don't do connections. So they expect everyone to have the same final destination using what is probably the largest aircraft to service either Regina or Saskatoon.

WestJet and Air Canada work because they offer onward connections onto other flights. Once Porter gets their jets delivered and starts expanding into the west they will have a similar business model to WestJet and Air Canada. A better option for Saskatchewan.

Having Flair leave may actually be good all around, that provides more traffic for the WestJet and Air Canada flights and should allow for more frequency.

[one_brick_at_a_time]

From the media, it sounds like it’s because of lack of planes and no surprise that Regina is not their top top priority for their current routes. Saskatoon is a busier airport so that makes sense regarding suspension in Regina before Saskatoon.

[Robag]

Originally Posted by casper

I am surprised Saskatoon is working out for them. They don't do connections. So they expect everyone to have the same final destination using what is probably the largest aircraft to service either Regina or Saskatoon.

WestJet and Air Canada work because they offer onward connections onto other flights. Once Porter gets their jets delivered and starts expanding into the west they will have a similar business model to WestJet and Air Canada. A better option for Saskatchewan.

Having Flair leave may actually be good all around, that provides more traffic for the WestJet and Air Canada flights and should allow for more frequency.

I wish that was the case, but Westjet just changed our flight to Toronto in mid July again. Now they want us to go to Calgary and then Toronto. We had already made plans as our original flight was set to land before 10:00 am, now going through Calgary, we don't get there till after 4:00 in the afternoon, which throws a wrench into our plans. Honestly, the only reason we are flying Westjet is we have the the credit card which gives us companion fares, and Westjet dollars. Otherwise, I would be moving to Air Canada. Way better options on AC. Now we have to change our flight to possibly a day earlier, and add hotel costs and car rental costs that we were trying to avoid. Thanks Westjet!

[The S'toon Goon]

Has anyone on here used flair airlines? Debating using them for an upcoming trip. About 1/3 the cost at the moment.

[Crisis]

Originally Posted by The S'toon Goon

Has anyone on here used flair airlines? Debating using them for an upcoming trip. About 1/3 the cost at the moment.

I haven't used them, but ran into my niece in the Calgary airport last week. She was flying Westjet (at a last minute high fare) because Flair had cancelled her flight out of Edmonton. Second time it had happened to her on Flair. My take is that you're rolling the dice when you book with them.

[The S'toon Goon]

Originally Posted by Crisis

I haven't used them, but ran into my niece in the Calgary airport last week. She was flying Westjet (at a last minute high fare) because Flair had cancelled her flight out of Edmonton. Second time it had happened to her on Flair. My take is that you're rolling the dice when you book with them.

Thanks. Haven't heard many positive experiences yet. Did she get a full refund at least? Flight in question is a one way from Toronto back to Saskatoon. Swoop has a option that day as well. Maybe they are worth a try. Not sure I want to be a guinea pig though!

[EDM753Fan]

Originally Posted by The S'toon Goon

Thanks. Haven't heard many positive experiences yet. Did she get a full refund at least? Flight in question is a one way from Toronto back to Saskatoon. Swoop has a option that day as well. Maybe they are worth a try. Not sure I want to be a guinea pig though!

Honestly I've heard more good than bad about Flair so far...

But don't listen to me - I pretty much always fly on AC.

[Crisis]

Originally Posted by The S'toon Goon

Thanks. Haven't heard many positive experiences yet. Did she get a full refund at least? Flight in question is a one way from Toronto back to Saskatoon. Swoop has a option that day as well. Maybe they are worth a try. Not sure I want to be a guinea pig though!

I'm 90% sure she got her refund, as she was griping about what she had to pay for her Westjet fare, so I'm sure she'd have mentioned getting stiffed on a refund.

[EpicPonyTime]

Originally Posted by The S'toon Goon

Has anyone on here used flair airlines? Debating using them for an upcoming trip. About 1/3 the cost at the moment.

I used them for a flight from Edmonton to Toronto pre-pandemic. The baggage was delayed 45 minutes upon arrival, but other than that it was a satisfactory flight.

[one_brick_at_a_time]

Getting Ready for Swoop at YQR!

[EDM753Fan]

My AC flight from YYZ-YQR was canceled last night. It was supposed to be AC7909 departing at 18:55. I heard that this was the 3rd time this week that specific flight was canceled. Anyone know why this is?

Thankfully I grabbed a seat on WestJet and got home a couple of hours later than planned. Still really annoying.

[one_brick_at_a_time]

YYZ-YQR Porter flights can’t come soon enough.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by EDM753Fan

My AC flight from YYZ-YQR was canceled last night. It was supposed to be AC7909 departing at 18:55. I heard that this was the 3rd time this week that specific flight was canceled. Anyone know why this is?

Thankfully I grabbed a seat on WestJet and got home a couple of hours later than planned. Still really annoying.

because YYZ is a disaster.

[EDM753Fan]

Originally Posted by Stormer

because YYZ is a disaster.

This I can confirm first hand. Does anyone know why exactly? Labour shortage? or what is the main factor driving this? Both terminals were like a 3rd world country last night.

Lineups for up to an hour just to get inside a restuarant. Lounges were at capacity. I've never seen anything like it.

[McBean]

Originally Posted by EDM753Fan

My AC flight from YYZ-YQR was canceled last night. It was supposed to be AC7909 departing at 18:55. I heard that this was the 3rd time this week that specific flight was canceled. Anyone know why this is?

Thankfully I grabbed a seat on WestJet and got home a couple of hours later than planned. Still really annoying.

I don't know the reason for your flight from Toronto being cancelled. But there have been up to 6 Toronto to Regina flights cancelled in the past month (AC and WJA combined). I believe AC was blaming it on Aircraft shortages the last time I checked. Not sure about Westjet though.