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One benefit is the flight time, two 737s could provide better scheduling. Operationally, 737s are also easier to manage and they can swap aircrafts/pilots if there's any maintenance or other issues. The CASM (cost per available seat mile) is usually higher on 787 than 737, but that really varies between airlines and it's worth it depends on how many premium seats they sell.
They currently run a daily 789 from YYC,YVR&YYZ to Cancun. And a 789 from YYC (maybe YVR) to PVR in the winter time. They used to fly them daily to OGG/HNL in the past. No I believe just a few times a week
I heard a rumour that PVR airport authority prefers WS’s 737 service over the 787 service due to the fact that PVR doesn’t have bridges to fit the 787 and therefore requires guests to board/deplane via stairs and use busses to transport the guests between the terminal and the plane.. So more resources needing to be used for that aircraft type.
It would be a case of adding 787s for sure, as they would need to add them to do the Athens route, but would need to find a winter use. I know what you mean about the widebody experience to a small airport like PV. I've seen first hand the downside of that.
This is a really great point on this. Westjet only has 7 of the 787 type in their fleet I believe, the 737 is a much more common type rating amongst their pilots, thus it is easier to schedule these across their routes and save the 787 for routes which it makes most sense. With the hub and spoke model going the way of the dinosaur for most airlines, a smaller carrier like WJ (in the grand global scheme) can likely achieve much greater utility with narrow body aircraft.
And also the distance, shorter flights will usually be more efficient for a 737. when you get into a distance like Puerto Vallarta it will almost always be more efficient to fly a 787, however, like you said, operationally wise, it’s more flexible to use the 737.
Yes, thanks to Banff. Otherwise Calgary would be on the same level as Edmonton.Here's where Calgary ranks among Canada's trending summer travel destinations
Calgary is a top trending Canadian travel destination for those planning adventures for the summer, according to new flight data.
calgary.ctvnews.ca
Article from CTV, outlines a story about Google flights data. Basically Calgary, came in 2nd in Canada after Vancouver for searched flights globally. Could be because of all the new Westjet international flights.
I doubt it. Calgary would still be higher in the google search list due to the international flights from WestJet. How much of that would change if Banff wasn't around is hard to say, as that's anybody's guess, As Calgary is also the business capital of the province.
Dude you said this before and it’s a pointless take. You can come up with a million “if onlys” but in the end it doesn’t change anything, it only makes people look envious.
Calgary's role as as a head office host can also be traced back to one single person, or rather one single building. The Barron building is likely more responsible for Calgary's HO status than Banff is.
