Mykie
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HKG is not #1 of out YEG, though. It's not even #2. MNL pretty handily beats HKG.
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BASE
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I do like Seattle, I also wonder how many also connect through SFO. It's not so bad transiting through the US when you already pre-clear before taking off anyways. Looks like the AC flight is timed decently to connect to UA flights to either NRT or HND. No shortage of options for sure.
Mykie
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If I still lived in YEG, I wouldn't connect at YYC either. It's a garbage airport for transiting and a terribly managed airport overall. No sarcasm.... it sucks.
There's a reason AC's YEG-SFO flight is doing so well...
It's roughly carrying the ratio of Asia cnx that UA's YEG-SFO used to carry. Good stuff for AC there for sure. Horizon is mostly connecting to Cali and the rest of the southwest.
"If you live in YEG, you have to connect somewhere to fly to Asia. The number one gateway for this purpose is currently YVR, and this will remain the case probably forever."
Try to read before crying over every post I make instead of re-stating what I said and then telling me I'm trolling.
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yeggator
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This guy's spitting facts. I don't want to experience a multi-hour layover just to board a 40-minute flight on my way home. Hence I'd much rather connect through the US west coast or Amsterdam (or Frankfurt once we get that route).
The_Cat
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I once read that part of Calgary's reason for the Tokyo Narita flight is cargo, particularly food.
EdmTrekker
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Interesting article on Bonza Airlines startup in Australia. It is an ULCC with some rather innovate ideas on creating efficiency in the drive to low costs, below are a few being implemented.
1. No food carts in the aisles, food and beverage order by app on board and delivered to the seat.
2. Flights may only be booked on the phone apps - they will not provide booking on-line but will allow some select travel agents to book.
3. Tickets for as low as AU $50 ($35) for flights around an hour in duration or between AU $75-100 ($53-71) for anything longer.
More interesting is that Flair's US backer 777 Partners owns this new startup.
simpleflying.com
"The aircraft are leased from Bonza's majority shareholder, 777 Partners, who placed an order for 24 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in March 2021 – some of which will also be allocated to Canadian-based Flair Airlines, in which 777 Partners holds a stake.[13] 777 Partners, in December 2021, also confirmed an order with Boeing to take 30 high capacity Boeing 737 MAX 200 aircraft. The delivery timeline for those planes starts in 2024. Bonza CEO Tim Jordan says the 197 seat aircraft are definitely on Bonza's long-term radar.[14]"
en.wikipedia.org
1. No food carts in the aisles, food and beverage order by app on board and delivered to the seat.
2. Flights may only be booked on the phone apps - they will not provide booking on-line but will allow some select travel agents to book.
3. Tickets for as low as AU $50 ($35) for flights around an hour in duration or between AU $75-100 ($53-71) for anything longer.
More interesting is that Flair's US backer 777 Partners owns this new startup.
Australia's Answer To Ryanair: What To Expect From Bonza
Bonza is ready to take off at last; let's see what to expect onboard.
simpleflying.com
"The aircraft are leased from Bonza's majority shareholder, 777 Partners, who placed an order for 24 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in March 2021 – some of which will also be allocated to Canadian-based Flair Airlines, in which 777 Partners holds a stake.[13] 777 Partners, in December 2021, also confirmed an order with Boeing to take 30 high capacity Boeing 737 MAX 200 aircraft. The delivery timeline for those planes starts in 2024. Bonza CEO Tim Jordan says the 197 seat aircraft are definitely on Bonza's long-term radar.[14]"
Bonza - Wikipedia
MacLac
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And the brilliant business decisions keep on flowing in from the brain trust at WJ. "Hey Torontonians, Vancouverites and Haligonians - you gotta fly to YYC first before we'll get you to Europe."
"But wait a minute, we barely fly, if at all to those 3 major cities - so you'll have to fly AC first to YYC before we get you over to Europe."
YEGCANUCK
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Whos would've thought the golden era of flying from YEG was SEA 3x daily, MSP 2x daily, ORD 1x/2x daily, IAH 1x daily and DFW 1x daily.
Definitely missing most of these....
BASE
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Vanfan123
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There last 2 sentences in the article below,has what WestJet is trying to do to attract connecting passengers for its Tokyo Japan
3x weekly flights 
Spring/Summer 2023.
Japan sale: Air Canada, WestJet offering cheap Vancouver flights to Tokyo
Canada's two largest airlines are battling it out to offer the best deals.
www.vancouverisawesome.com
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Gronk!
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Passenger volumes up 109% at Edmonton international airport in 2022
The Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is bouncing back from the pandemic. Numbers released by YEG on Thursday show 5.85 million passengers traveled through the airport in 2022, a 109 per cent increase from 2021.
CaptainBL
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According to their actual press conference today, there will be an upcoming route announcement this month. They did not indicate what or where it may be but said there will be an announcement this month.Passenger volumes up 109% at Edmonton international airport in 2022
The Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is bouncing back from the pandemic. Numbers released by YEG on Thursday show 5.85 million passengers traveled through the airport in 2022, a 109 per cent increase from 2021.edmonton.ctvnews.ca
occidentalcapital
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Airboy
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Added flights to YMM.
BASE
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I am guessing it's likely Porter or Westjet but I will guess that route announcement is Porter to YOW.