darwink
Senior Member
There is the MOU with the province, that has a provision that could be interpreted in two ways.
Expires in 2027.
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CBBarnett
Senior Member
Is this between Westjet and The Province? What’s the background here?
El Dorado
New Member
I beleive this was announced in 2022 jointly by
Alexis von Hoensbroech and Jason Kenney to expand WJ’s presence and global hub in Calgary. But it’s just a MoU so not sure how much weight we can put behind it.
CalgaryTiger
Senior Member
There was a Varcoe article that quoted a local aviation analyst.
'No question about it, the 787 order leaps off the page ... It just opens up more international destinations, quite likely focused on Calgary,' said aviation analyst Rick Erickson
And the chamber VP makes a good point about this being about more than just travellers, it is good for the local industry.
“Having those planes in Calgary gives an opportunity for other businesses to thrive, and there’s all of the secondary supports that are required for WestJet and for those planes,” added Calgary Chamber of Commerce vice-president Ruhee Ismail-Teja.
Sure would be nice to see a fresh order to add to or refresh WestJet's 39 De Havilland Q400s. Coupled with a De Havilland Field Ground Breaking of course.
'No question about it, the 787 order leaps off the page ... It just opens up more international destinations, quite likely focused on Calgary,' said aviation analyst Rick Erickson
And the chamber VP makes a good point about this being about more than just travellers, it is good for the local industry.
“Having those planes in Calgary gives an opportunity for other businesses to thrive, and there’s all of the secondary supports that are required for WestJet and for those planes,” added Calgary Chamber of Commerce vice-president Ruhee Ismail-Teja.
Sure would be nice to see a fresh order to add to or refresh WestJet's 39 De Havilland Q400s. Coupled with a De Havilland Field Ground Breaking of course.
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Chowda7
Active Member
WestJet announces new interline agreement with Copa Airlines, expanding connectivity across Latin America
New partnership unlocks seamless connections between Canada and 37 destinations across the Americas, including Colombia, Brazil, Argentina and more
www.westjet.com
hollywoodcory
New Member
Even before this announcement PTY already had good advance bookings. Wonder if this could help push the route out year-round.WestJet announces new interline agreement with Copa Airlines, expanding connectivity across Latin America
New partnership unlocks seamless connections between Canada and 37 destinations across the Americas, including Colombia, Brazil, Argentina and more
zagox
Active Member
Good news for the future of the YYC-PTY route, doesn't seem like the kind of work you would do just to test it for a season.
ThujaPlicata
Active Member
WestJet has no direct flights to South America yet - Bogota might be next? Air Canada currently has direct flights from Toronto & Montreal but Calgary-Bogota could be next?
blue12
Active Member
I'd put my money on Cartagena before Bogota. It's easier to operate in terms of the 787's capability and YYC's elevation, and it has way more tourist demand.
Albertasaurus
Active Member
I'd be thrilled with either...
hollywoodcory
New Member
I believe Cartagena is a likely future WS destination now that they have approval to serve Colombia, but just not sure if it’s a future YYZ or YYC route.
Lima can also be served from YYC, and fits in with the leisure strategy. Rio also does too, but its a bit more of an operational challenge (unless they do it from YYZ).
Lima can also be served from YYC, and fits in with the leisure strategy. Rio also does too, but its a bit more of an operational challenge (unless they do it from YYZ).