I think you're right. The numbers are less than the overall transborder numbers, so that makes sense.
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Calgary International Airport
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Dkeirle
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TBH, I don’t believe the exchange rate is much of a factor, it’s almost the same as last year around this time.
Every person I know personally is avoiding the US for reasons relating to Trump and the tariffs, etc.
I won’t judge people for going to the US during this these times. Everybody has their own personal reasons for doing things (for example being able to drive by car rather than having to fly, like for Europe or Asia) but I would say that, although there are great things to see in the US, there are also great things to see another countries as well.
I went to Mexico City a couple of months ago and loved it. We are pondering going to Asia for our next trip.
As for the US, I will be back there to experience some of those great things, but I’m content to wait out the 4 years and see other countries instead.
Cowtown
Senior Member
Some friends of mine took a trip to Disney World because their daughter is at the age where it’s still magical to her. If they waited 4 more years, she would be out of that range, so I get why they did it.
For myself, there’s nothing important enough in the United States for me not to wait it out. Anything interesting down there will still be around in four years.
There’s lots of interesting places here in Canada.
Nimbus
Active Member
Don't make me tap the sign.
www.thebeaverton.com
Canadians travelling to the US advised to not fucking do that
OTTAWA - Canadians thinking of planning a trip to the United States are being advised by the Government of Canada to perhaps consider going anywhere else on the entire fucking planet for their summer vacations.
www.thebeaverton.com
Chowda7
Active Member
Unpaid work for flight attendants could be on the way out as union declares win
TORONTO — Unpaid ground time for flight attendants could be on the way out as Air Canada looks to be joining a growing number of airlines that have agreed to move away from the widespread practice. In announcing a tentative deal with the airline, the Canadian Union of Public Employees said...
toronto.citynews.ca
As more airlines adopt ground pay I honestly can't see Flair operating for much longer.
Literally the only reason why they can pump the stat that they don't cancel flights is because they'll just delay the flight no matter how long it takes
hollywoodcory
New Member
WestJet announced another new winter destination: Puerto Escondido (PXM).
This brings YYC to 14 total destinations in Mexico, 5th new Mexican destination added in 2025. I wonder if perhaps we could eventually also see MID or even MTY too?
www.westjet.com
This brings YYC to 14 total destinations in Mexico, 5th new Mexican destination added in 2025. I wonder if perhaps we could eventually also see MID or even MTY too?
Surf’s up! WestJet welcomes Puerto Escondido to its winter 2025/2026 schedule
New route is airline's 15th destination in Mexico, reinforcing position as Canada's leading carrier to the country
www.westjet.com
outoftheice
Active Member
I spent a week in Puerto Escondido just prior to Covid and absolutely loved it. Authentic Mexico compared to most of the other sun destinations. 7 beaches, all of which have very distinct character to them, no mega-resorts and yet still a decent number of Canadian snowbirds around and some fun touristy restaurants and bars as a result of that. Might have to plan another trip now that WJ is flying direct.
hollywoodcory
New Member
A nice visual of the upcoming winter short-haul international services from YYC. 22 total destinations in 8 countries, 7 of which weren't served last winter. If you factor in long haul, its 27 destinations in 13 countries. (FCO & ICN are served for a part of the winter, which makes 29 destinations in 15 countries).
Some possible future destinations could include MID, RTB, SXM and maybe MTY.
On another note, looking at S26 it wouldn't surprise me at all if ANC gets dropped. Its the weakest Transborder route by far, and had pretty mediocre load factors.
CalgaryTiger
Senior Member
WestJet secures its largest-ever aircraft order with Boeing
Sizeable aircraft order to be delivered through 2034 as part of airline’s multi-billion-dollar investment in future growth
www.westjet.com
Guess they could be going to those places and more.
JesseLikesCities
Active Member
60 737-10 MAX and 7 787-9 Dreamliner!! That's almost a third of it's fleet, awesome news.
Albertasaurus
Senior Member
Lots of 737's on order, but I'm most excited about those 7 Dreamliners...WestJet secures its largest-ever aircraft order with Boeing
Sizeable aircraft order to be delivered through 2034 as part of airline’s multi-billion-dollar investment in future growth
Guess they could be going to those places and more.
Golfing guy
Active Member
Great news about that they are ordering more B789’s. Hope they are all based here in Calgary. Could open the world to YYC with 7-11 more Dreamliners.WestJet secures its largest-ever aircraft order with Boeing
Sizeable aircraft order to be delivered through 2034 as part of airline’s multi-billion-dollar investment in future growth
Guess they could be going to those places and more.
124 more 737’s. That’s a lot of growth..
blue12
Active Member
News that I’ve been hoping to wake up to for ages now. Already dreaming of what new routes they may bring with these 787s.WestJet secures its largest-ever aircraft order with Boeing
Sizeable aircraft order to be delivered through 2034 as part of airline’s multi-billion-dollar investment in future growth
Guess they could be going to those places and more.
zagox
Active Member
Globe and Mail is quoting CEO as saying delivery dates between 2029 and 2034, so it's not going to be tomorrow, but it's great for Calgary that they've finally gone for more widebody orders.
Those 7 Dreamliners..... Let the speculation begin!