YEG - Edmonton Int Airport - Page 23

Coldrsx · #**441** Posted **Jun 21, 2007, 7:32 PM**

apparently it was announced by the EAA at a UDI luncheon that the hotel is indeed UC.

#**442** Posted **Jun 21, 2007, 7:42 PM**

In regards to Air Canada pulling the Kelowna flight, you'll probably continue to see adjustments like that.

From my understanding Air Canada is really focus on YYC (as usual). The Victoria flight is rumoured to be axed in the next few months as well.

YEG will not be left out totally. Rumour has it that Whitehorse is on AC and WS list to be added from YEG. YZF is now going to 1x daily in the fall with the announced YVR route.

2007 flight announcements for YEG will probably happen within the next few weeks as July is when Fall schedules are introduced.

Rocket252 · #**443** Posted **Jun 21, 2007, 7:48 PM**

With all due respect to Whitehorse and Yellowknife We need more flights south - ie transborder.

Sounds like Air Canada is going back to their old ways again with regards to YEG.

#**444** Posted **Jun 21, 2007, 8:04 PM**

Air Canada hasn't really changed there ways with YEG. They want to ensure Edmonton doesn't compete with there Hub system. Having to many point-to-points out of YEG creates to strong of a hub.

Northern flights are Edmonton best options for hubbing as the market already exists.

Transborder flights are on there way...just don't expect to much from Air Canada.

ExcaliburKid · #**445** Posted **Jun 21, 2007, 8:57 PM**

I can confirm that the Kelowna route is being axed. My cousin had a flight booked there from YEG, they cancelled it, told him it will be routed through YYC now. When he tried to rebook, as he didnt want to go through YYC, the only other option was YVR. No YEG anywhere on the list. Pathetic.

rapid_business · #**446** Posted **Jun 21, 2007, 9:42 PM**

that's retarded. This is where WJ will prosper. If they step up to the plate that is.

Rocket252 · #**447** Posted **Jun 22, 2007, 1:21 PM**

Yes WestJet Time to step up to the plate and compete with AC on some of these routes more.

And EIA give WestJet some gates to work with ASAP.

Coldrsx · #**448** Posted **Jun 22, 2007, 3:55 PM**

interesting rumours flying around with YEG...

sounds like some big boys are looking at it for port alberta.

ExcaliburKid · #**449** Posted **Jun 22, 2007, 3:56 PM**

^Excellent! Port Alberta is the only thing that will push the airports growth, imo.
Well, not the ONLY thing, but I do believe it will play a monstrous role.

Rocket252 · #**450** Posted **Jun 22, 2007, 4:38 PM**

Hockey rumors, YEG rumors, Tower Rumors.

Enough Already

Lets see some announcements.

Jasper and one o nin · #**451** Posted **Jun 22, 2007, 6:02 PM**

Air Canada Media Advisory

CELEBRATION WILL BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO BOEING 777 AIRCRAFT DELIVERY DELAY

EDMONTON, June 22, 2007

Air Canada advises Edmonton media that today’s celebration of past and future aviation will be rescheduled to a later date due to a delay with today’s Boeing 777 aircraft delivery.

ibz · #**452** Posted **Jun 23, 2007, 5:19 AM**

Well here are some new confirmed scheduled flights from YEG for all ya:

"WestJet said its scheduled service will be into San Jose del Cabo, Mazatlan, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and Manzanillo from Edmonton and Calgary, and to San Jose del Cabo and Manzanillo from Vancouver"

ibz · #**453** Posted **Jun 23, 2007, 5:20 AM**

WestJet receives clearance from Ottawa to operate scheduled flights to Mexico

2007-06-23 00:43:00

A WestJet airplane waits its turn on Runway 24 Right, at Pearson International Airport. (Ernest Doroszuk, Toronto Sun)

CALGARY (CP) - WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) has been given clearance by Ottawa to provide scheduled service to Mexico.

Federal Transport Minister Lawrence Canon said Friday that WestJet, along with Skyservice Airlines Inc., and Sunwing Airlines Inc. are now designated to operate scheduled international air services between Canada and Mexico.

Air Transat, a holiday travel airline owned by Montreal-based tour operator Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX:TRZ.B), was also given the go-ahead to operate additional scheduled air services between the two countries, in accordance with the existing bilateral air transport agreement.

"I am pleased with these new services, which will provide more options for Canadians travelling to Mexico on scheduled air services," said Canon in a release.

Canada's international air transportation policy requires all Canadian air carriers apply for designation to operate scheduled international services.

WestJet called the new destination a "tremendous opportunity for the airline," which had been seeking scheduled routes to Mexico and the Carribean.

Previously, WestJet had offered scheduled flights to 26 domestic cities, 11 U.S. destinations and one international site - the Bahamas.

Air Canada, its major competitor, has scheduled service covering 67 Canadian destinations, 53 U.S. locations and 56 markets in South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, Mexico and the Caribbean.

"This news ensures that our strategic plan of continued international expansion is on course," Sean Durfy, WestJet president, said in a release.

WestJet said its scheduled service will be into San Jose del Cabo, Mazatlan, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and Manzanillo from Edmonton and Calgary, and to San Jose del Cabo and Manzanillo from Vancouver.

Although the designation is effective immediately, WestJet said it will unveil the new flights after studying its winter schedule plans.

WestJet said it will continue to provide its charter flights through Transat Tours Canada.

WestJet and Transat have a partnership agreement until 2010 that allows tour operators Transat Holidays and Nolitours, both Transat units, to charter WestJet aircraft flying out of more than 20 Canadian cities to 20 sun destinations. including Mexico.

Prior to the announcement, WestJet shares closed up 15 cents to $15.80.

Rocket252 · #**454** Posted **Jun 23, 2007, 2:42 PM**

These don't sound like direct flights from YEG - more like flights out of Calgary which we have to connect to.

tuffyy · #**455** Posted **Jun 23, 2007, 3:50 PM**

^Some will be nonstop from YEG and some are same plane with a stop in YYC for passengers but no change of plane.These routes were all offered in the winter from YEG as charters.

EdmTrekker · #**456** Posted **Jun 23, 2007, 4:34 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuffyy

^Some will be nonstop from YEG and some are same plane with a stop in YYC for passengers but no change of plane.These routes were all offered in the winter from YEG as charters.

US based airlines fly from here to points south and connect in PHX, SLC etc - so unless these are NONSTOP from Edmonton (not direct after landing in Calgary) I am not interested. Flights that previously (charter) that were non-stop and now are stopping in Calgary are a step backward. If that is what Westjet is upto - folks here in Edmonton will not like that.

Rocket252 · #**457** Posted **Jun 23, 2007, 4:48 PM**

^ exactly

If we have to connect through Calgary it is the same as a lot of flights Westjet offer. Just have to route through Calgary again.

CMD UW · #**458** Posted **Jun 23, 2007, 5:46 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdmTrekker

US based airlines fly from here to points south and connect in PHX, SLC etc - so unless these are NONSTOP from Edmonton (not direct after landing in Calgary) I am not interested. Flights that previously (charter) that were non-stop and now are stopping in Calgary are a step backward. If that is what Westjet is upto - folks here in Edmonton will not like that.

Tell me how you were able to render that conclusion from the new release? It doesn't say anything about connecting in YYC, YVR, etc, etc.

EdmTrekker · #**459** Posted **Jun 24, 2007, 12:38 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMD UW

Tell me how you were able to render that conclusion from the new release? It doesn't say anything about connecting in YYC, YVR, etc, etc.

What I said was (and please read) "If that is what Westjet is upto - folks here in Edmonton will not like that.". The proof will be in the pudding.

Irrespective - the announcement may have a direct impact on traffic from YEG to (1) Delta to SLC, (2) US Airways to PHX and (3) Horizon to SEA - as many people now fly those routes to Mexico. Example: ME - and others who choose to fly commercial and not charter for a varuety of reasons. I and a host of people from Edmonton do this 3-4 times each year. These US airlines may reduce frequency and/or plane size if they see a softening in traffic - which will likely occur. Of course this will benefit Westjet - one way or the other - but neccessarily YEG. But if the flights from YEG are direct and though YYC - we could be hit between the eyes - twice.

How do I come to such conclusions?? I travel a lot and only fly commercially and use US airlines to Mexico. And I am not a turnip - and do discuss issues like this and the impact it could have local tour operators and travel agencies. I am sure the folks at EIA are thinking about this right now as well.

But lets hope that if we lose some flights on US airlines because of Westjet offering "scheduled" service, we may that up by getting more Mexican desinations, with frequent non-stop service. Seeing only one flight to Seattle a day and cutting back to SLC with one flight - might just be in the cards.

CMD UW · #**460** Posted **Jun 24, 2007, 4:55 PM**

/\ Sounds like you are becoming more and more of a whiner. I too travel alot and welcome the new scheduled service.

I'm also not worried about this new service having a major impact on our US carriers. There is enough demand to go around.