Re: Canada UAE Bilateral Revised - 21X a week (50% increase)

runway23 wrote:

777luver wrote:

It’s about a 13 hour flight from YVR to DXB

Scheduled as 15:00 for YVR-DXB, 15:55 for DXB-YVR. So probably more like close to 14 and 15 hours in the air.

Re: AC Launches YVR-DXB

Not whining at all. Just saying that EK will, as soon as they can, dump AC and fly this themselves. Then what for AC? But sure, let them enjoy it while it lasts (which may be a long time if bilaterals aren't expanded, or if Montreal shows to be a better option for EK than this flight). Now this is ...

Re: Canada UAE Bilateral Revised - 21X a week (50% increase)

It’s about a 13 hour flight from YVR to DXB

Re: AC Launches YVR-DXB

My point is, there's probably not a huge market for Dubai in Western Canada, nor vice versa. Sure, but where did anyone, official or amateur, claim that a 4xW on a midsized widebody constituted a "huge market"...? You kinda seem to be whining for the sake of whining. For all any of us kno...

Re: Mom files complaint, claims UA refused to accommodate son's peanut allergy

Or contact UA ahead of time to let them know in advance

Re: WestJet News and Discussion - 2023

There’s about 5+ pilots from WestJet Group in every Air Canada ground school class. Whiteguy is correct though the US with its’ huge salary disparity/advantage is starting to be a huge factor. Air Canada had 10 resignations last equipment bid which is very high…. most went to the US They must be a ...

Re: Canada UAE Bilateral Revised - 21X a week (50% increase)

YVR-DXB is definitely happening. EK President mentions this in an interview 3 weeks ago (source: https://aviationweek.com/podcasts/window-seat-podcast/podcast-exclusive-interview-emirates-president-tim-clark listen around 16:27), but it wasn’t clear if it will be operated by EK or AC. My guess is t...

Re: Azerbaijan Airlines orders 12 A320neo Family aircraft

I wonder how much longer J2 will hold on to those 767s, A340s, and 1 757. Are the 788s their replacement? I would assume so. The A345s are parked or used very sporadically now. From around June of November of last year the A345 was used on weekend routes to Dubai and Turkey. Hopefully it returns to...

Re: Icelandair signs MOU for 13 A321XLR's plus 12 purchase rights

Boeing enthusiasts never understand that the A321XLR and not the 737MAX is the replacement for the 757. That said, FI has stated that they are very pleased with the 737MAX and its performance on select routes. Despite its initial problems, the MAX has been very well received by many carriers and is...

Re: Canada UAE Bilateral Revised - 21X a week (50% increase)

Bilaterals with frequency limits in developed countries are a thing of the past. O Canada acts differently, with its Blue Sky policy of managed competition vs. the U.S. Open Skies. https://tc.canada.ca/en/corporate-services/policies/blue-sky-policy-made-canada-canada Count the Canadian open skies a...

Re: Canada UAE Bilateral Revised - 21X a week (50% increase)

Does AC even have available aircraft to launch second Dubai route. They are very tight on aircraft. They could drop YYZ-DXB? I have been monitoring AC's business class loads through the gds system between Jan-Mar in both directions on YYZ-DXB-YYZ. It has been very impressive for them and that too o...

Re: Air Canada News and Discussion - 2023

Interesting route updates via aeroroutes

YVR IAD now extended for NW23

YVR-BKK to resume Dec 1/2023 from 5 to 6 weekly 787-9

YVR-BNE as of 27OCT23 is a 400-seater 777-300ER replaces 787-9 daily

Re: Air Canada News and Discussion - 2023

ramprat320 wrote:

And that $74.29 per hour for the SD is more than an AC pilot makes in their first and second year with the company…..

Re: Air Canada News and Discussion - 2023

Only 3 Rouge Airbus A321's remain in the old configuration of 16J/184Y. As for the 319's majority are pushing 25+ years, so I doubt they will be refurbished. As for the A320's they're still young, however I'm not sure if there are plans to update the cabin. I don't see why they wouldn't be refurbis...

Re: Is Boeing turning things around ?

[/quote]This is just plain crazy. Your argument now is that Boeing should not sell aircraft to airlines that have pilot training problems. That is yet another attempt to hold Boeing responsible for airlines actions. [/quote] To clarify do you think that Boeing should be held responsible for not tell...

Re: Is Boeing turning things around ?

I mean it’s not like Boeing was simply going to be shut out of the market, getting orders was never the issue at Boeing. It’s all about seeing them improve at a management and cultural level and I think slowly they are starting to show improvement and find their way. I think Boeing has paid the pri...

Re: Lufthansa Group News and Discussion - 2023

Is the 787 on the Denver-Frankfurt going to permanently replace the A340? That’s (for now) the intention. With more and more 787 joining the fleet, the 340 are going to leave one by one. Hmmm this sounds very false, there’s been no mention of this by LH, and if it were true how come is hasn’t start...

Re: Air Canada News and Discussion - 2023

Yeah I guess I'm just wondering if there will be direct replacement for the ceo. I too was thinking MAX 10. They plan on refurbishing the current A321s That's not my question. Yes they've said multiple times they're refreshing the ceo, the question is the cabin config and whether or not there will ...

Re: Porter Airlines News and Discussion - 2023

That isn’t the same situation that Porter is in right now, what’s the similarity between WN and Porter? I find zero relevance to this comment, not bashing anyone You mean comparing Porter to WN that started operations in 1967, has 62,000 employees and operates 770 aircraft to over 100 destinations ...

Re: Air Canada News and Discussion - 2023

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Acey wrote:

Yeah I guess I'm just wondering if there will be direct replacement for the ceo. I too was thinking MAX 10.

Re: Porter Airlines News and Discussion - 2023

My only guess is Porter got a too good to refuse deal on the E2s because Embraer had a number of empty spots available for quick delivery. Other than some LCCs in the late 90s/early 00s nobody else has taken 50 aircraft in less than 24 months. I had expected Porter to face staffing issues but not s...

Re: Porter Airlines News and Discussion - 2023

But I think it all depends on where your priorities lie. On the flight I flew on Porter, they ran out of food. That's a usual occurrence on AC too. Good luck on being able to buy any of the fresh stuff they advertise if you aren't sitting in the first 3 rows. Especially on a widebody……on an 11 hour...

Re: Porter Airlines News and Discussion - 2023

Their fares still kinda don't make sense. Base fare is the same as AC on a lot of transcon legs, but you get no carryon. AC's MAX WiFi is busted on most tails to be fair, so you're paying more than AC for a stellar chance of irrops, functioning WiFi, and no middle seat. Worth it. Lol. Out of 14 fli...

Re: Air Canada News and Discussion - 2023

Just noticed on the Canadian Civil Aircraft Register website, AC registered a 777-300ER, s/n 35256 as C-FITL back on Feb. 3, 2023, which was the first 777-3000ER (FIN 731) they took delivery of back in 2007 but was returned to lessor in 11/2021. Does anyone know if AC is indeed bringing this aircra...

Re: Air Canada News and Discussion - 2023

The 788s are also really showing their age. I flew on two, GHPU yesterday and the interior was in bad shape! Definitely looked older than a 8 year old aircraft. Broken seats, window dimming buttons not working, lavatories looked worn and we had an issue with the breaks forcing the pilots to keep th...

Re: Air Canada News and Discussion - 2023

Purple WOW seats is one thing, nobody knows or cares about what WOW is. The whole cabin being Team Teal is another matter. Exactly. Why would any airline be okay with having an entire interior of their direct competitor in one or more of their airplanes Perhaps because the direct competitor (sadly)...

Re: Air Canada News and Discussion - 2023

Acey wrote:

Purple WOW seats is one thing, nobody knows or cares about what WOW is. The whole cabin being Team Teal is another matter.

Re: Air Canada News and Discussion - 2023

AC adding 5 weekly YUL-AMS this summer. https://media.aircanada.com/2023-03-15-Air-Canada-to-Launch-New-Montreal-Amsterdam-Summer-Flights I see that AC will be using the 788 on this route. The eight 788s will be very busy this summer (peak season), operating up to 8 transatlantic/transpacific fligh...

Re: Canada Jetlines News and Discussion - 2023

Hard to believe there’s some very experienced people behind this “airline”

Re: Flair Airlines News and Discussion - 2023

I still don’t see how Flair can be making $2 million dollars a day, doesn’t add up with how high fuel prices are, how low their fares are and to add employees wages and all the taxes thrown in there. I just don’t buy it Jones says they make on average $2 million in sales per day. Doesn't include ex...

Re: Flair Airlines News and Discussion - 2023

I still don’t see how Flair can be making $2 million dollars a day, doesn’t add up with how high fuel prices are, how low their fares are and to add employees wages and all the taxes thrown in there. I just don’t buy it

Re: Air Canada News and Discussion - 2023

YUL-DSS is easily do able using the upcoming A321XLRs as the block times are 8:15 from YUL and 9:00 from DSS respectively. As far as YUL-ABJ is concerned, the block time with B787 is 9:55 hours from YUL so in order for this route to work properly, a beyond code share agreeent with HF (to get feed f...

Re: Air Canada Pilots Association looks to merge with ALPA

Even compared to their domestic competition; both Flair and Porter have significantly higher pay scales than Air Canada and WestJet. Expect pilot salaries to be a big negotiation issue at the next contract negotiation. Do they? I did not know that. I’d be curious to know what all the issues are tha...

Re: Air Canada Pilots Association looks to merge with ALPA

Not sure what the point in comparing pay between Canada and US. Its not a single job market. There are barriers to moving and earning the legal right to work in the other country. Pay should be based on the economic realities of each respective country, not something that happens across the border....

Re: Air Canada Pilots Association looks to merge with ALPA

They want stronger negotiations as they compare their pay to the US3 carriers. Contract is up in 2024 so negotiations are starting soon if not already Even compared to their domestic competition; both Flair and Porter have significantly higher pay scales than Air Canada and WestJet. Expect pilot sa...

Re: Air Canada Pilots Association looks to merge with ALPA

And not to mention the so called four year flat pay at AC which is interesting to say the least

If the airlines have no problem finding pilots….there is no incentive to pay more

Re: Air Canada News and Discussion - 2023

Just wondering, how would a YUL-ABJ perform?....... Chances are you'll see YUL-DSS before ABJ. YUL-DSS is easily do able using the upcoming A321XLRs as the block times are 8:15 from YUL and 9:00 from DSS respectively. As far as YUL-ABJ is concerned, the block time with B787 is 9:55 hours from YUL s...

Re: Air Canada Pilots Association looks to merge with ALPA

They want stronger negotiations as they compare their pay to the US3 carriers. Contract is up in 2024 so negotiations are starting soon if not already Not sure what the point in comparing pay between Canada and US. Its not a single job market. There are barriers to moving and earning the legal righ...

Re: Flair Airlines News and Discussion - 2023

YEGFlyer wrote:

So gloomy over here. Nothing new I guess this is how sentiment has been since Flair revamped into a ULCC.

It doesn't square with reality though and mostly comes across as insiders' wishful thinking. The normal Joe Canadian is who benefits from low cost travel.

Re: Flair Airlines News and Discussion - 2023

And they say 777 doesn’t have defacto control of Flair…….. Every industry insider south of the border knows exactly who pulls the strings at Flair. One has to be beyond obtuse to believe otherwise. This is a train wreck in slow motion. Every pilot at Flair should have his / her resume in at WS or A...

Re: Air Canada Pilots Association looks to merge with ALPA

This will be interesting to watch as pilot pay will obviously be a huge issue for the next round of contracts, no doubt the pilots will be playing hardball

Re: Air Canada Pilots Association looks to merge with ALPA

TonyClifton wrote:

This has been cooking for many many years. ALPA has made huge strides in Canada since 2016.

Re: Flair Airlines News and Discussion - 2023