[Markyeg]

Lots of cuts by WS to YEG again. ATL got pushed back to the end of June from the end of April. SEA got pushed back to the end of June from the middle of May. And for some reason we lose Abbotsford for two months from mid-April to mid-June.

But we got Kamloops back 3x weekly starting in May

 

[Yeggy]

I think West Jet is really having a moment. I follow some tik tok influencers that post local rock bottom airline deals and its all westjet. Bali, Japan, Europe… all absurdly cheap.

I tell ya Id sooner fly Flair, and do, then Westjet. Flair is upfront about what service they sell, whereas westjet sells the idea of what it once was.

 

[Vanfan123]

Lots of cuts by WS to YEG again. ATL got pushed back to the end of June from the end of April. SEA got pushed back to the end of June from the middle of May. And for some reason we lose Abbotsford for two months from mid-April to mid-June.

But we got Kamloops back 3x weekly starting in May

Not too surprised about the (WS) WestJet cuts/suspensions.
As WS in S26 will consolidate most Domestic, US & International passengers through its Calgary YYC Fortress Hub!

While (AC) Air Canada doing the “same” through its Toronto YYZ, Vancouver YVR & Montreal YUL Hubs!

 

[blue12]

Hub and spoke airlines doing hub and spoke things.

 

[IanO]

Kamloops Airport Welcomes Return of WestJet’s Seasonal Service to Edmonton – YKA Kamloops Airport

Kamloops, B.C.; January 26, 2026 Kamloops Airport (YKA) is pleased to announce the return of WestJet’s seasonal nonstop service to Edmonton, reinforcing vital regional connectivity and expanding travel opportunities for residents of Kamloops and surrounding region. The Edmonton route provides...

kamloopsairport.com

 

[Payd1964]

Hub and spoke airlines doing hub and spoke things.

It is just tough knowing that no matter how large the Edmonton metro gets, we will always be a spoke. 1.7M metro and growing . . . and it appears that YEG metro will never be enough because WS/AC love our bums filling seats from their hubs.

 

[MacLac]

Lots of cuts by WS to YEG again. ATL got pushed back to the end of June from the end of April. SEA got pushed back to the end of June from the middle of May. And for some reason we lose Abbotsford for two months from mid-April to mid-June.

But we got Kamloops back 3x weekly starting in May

I just saw ATL on the board the other day?

 

[yeggator]

I just saw ATL on the board the other day?

They take the ATL route out of service in February.

 

[Vanfan123]

It is just tough knowing that no matter how large the Edmonton metro gets, we will always be a spoke. 1.7M metro and growing . . . and it appears that YEG metro will never be enough because WS/AC love our bums filling seats from their hubs.

It’s Not just only WestJet & Air Canada focusing on its main Hubs in !

Porter Airlines route its connecting US/International passengers through Ottawa YOW, Toronto YYZ & Montreal YUL .

Air Transat routes its connecting US/ International passengers through Montreal YUL, Toronto YYZ , Quebec City YQB & Halifax YHZ.

Flair routes its connecting US/ International passengers through mostly Vancouver YVR & Toronto YYZ.

Its not changing anytime soon.

 

[yeggator]

Yet everyone kept saying that aviation was moving away from hub-and-spoke towards point-to-point routes as planes got more fuel efficient. Guess COVID completely changed those dynamics.

 

[Yeggy]

^ I wouldnt assume what is occurring in Canada isnt the same as what the trends are globally. Our small, protected market likely results in a typical outcomes.

 

[MakeYEGGreatAgain]

Hub and spoke is here to stay. But in all honesty, our geography, climate, lack of attractions, lack of major businesses, lack of major corporate events are what's holding YEG back.

How do you create a business case for more airline seat capacity when outside demand is very limited.

 

[Yeggy]

Hub and spoke is here to stay. But in all honesty, our geography, climate, lack of attractions, lack of major businesses, lack of major corporate events are what's holding YEG back.

How do you create a business case for more airline seat capacity when outside demand is very limited.

Everything changes and evolves.

 

[Vanfan123]

Hub and spoke is here to stay. But in all honesty, our geography, climate, lack of attractions, lack of major businesses, lack of major corporate events are what's holding YEG back.

How do you create a business case for more airline seat capacity when outside demand is very limited.

Fair Points & % true

Edmonton 2 top main attractions- Rogers Place (for hockey/ Music Concerts events ) & West Edmonton Mall are what brings visitors to YEG area year round & (also Summer festivals).

 

[Oilers99]

Hub and spoke is here to stay. But in all honesty, our geography, climate, lack of attractions, lack of major businesses, lack of major corporate events are what's holding YEG back.

How do you create a business case for more airline seat capacity when outside demand is very limited.

Few things to note about Edmonton as well from a business standpoint. Many wealthy Edmontonians and business people either have their own private aircraft or use companies like Aurora or AirSprint because of the lack of flights. This then results even fewer businesses using the reduced options.