[_urbanite]

Wooow.... well that makes my recent WestJet ordeal and walk in the park

I was recently in the UK, was supposed to fly back on June 10th. Gatwick to Toronto, then to Edmonton. On June 9th I woke up to an email saying my flight was rebooked for June 11th. They rebooked my flight as Gatwick to Vancouver, 6 hour layover, then Vancouver to Calgary, 40 min layover, then Calgary to Edmonton. Not only did they rebooked my flight, they booked me on the most ridiculous route too.

I called them and was able to have it switched from Heathrow to Calgary, 2 hour layover, then to Edmonton on June 11th instead.

Had to spend an extra night in London because of this. Submitted a hotel reimbursement claim yesterday. We'll see how long this actually takes to get to me.

Not a huge fan of WestJet right now either, but if I actually get reimbursed then I guess it's ok

 

[IanO]

Edmonton International Airport10,689 followers14m • 14 minutes ago

It's time for another #nonstop update! Starting today, you have even more non-stop options for flights between #YEG and Saskatoon, thanks to Swoop! Start planning your next adventure at flyeia.com/Saskatoon.

 

[EdmTrekker]

Edmonton International Airport10,689 followers14m • 14 minutes ago

It's time for another #nonstop update! Starting today, you have even more non-stop options for flights between #YEG and Saskatoon, thanks to Swoop! Start planning your next adventure at flyeia.com/Saskatoon.

I wish they would update when routes are being cancelled. Otherwise this update on options is worthless.

 

[IanO]

Gross always more media friendly than net

 

[BASE]

April Numbers 2021 vs. 2022

Domestic

2021 - 77,569
2022 - 335,874

Transborder

2021 - 0
2022 - 41,771

International

2021 - 0
2022 - 33,013

Terminal Total

2021 - 77,569
2022 - 410,658

I think later this year now that travel restrictions are being removed and sun flights are restored will be a good time to start gauging things against pre-covid. Hopefully airlines and the industry have been able to sort out staffing issues although I don't see the pilot shortage being solved in the short term which could be limiting for YEG.


April Pax Stats From flyeia.com

 

[occidentalcapital]

With mandatory vax ending as per announcement today, that will drive a big uptick, even more than we're already seeing. Expect planes to be pretty crowded in the near to mid term future.

 

[IanO]

Edmonton International Airport10,716 followers9h • 9 hours ago
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[air_ic]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1537858207250493440

Anybody know what this could be? From the picture it says Europe and Edmonton…CMA offering flights to Europe? They don’t have large planes with the range unless they’re announcing that they acquired planes that could fly that far on June 20…?

 

[IanO]

YEG-YQM

Moncton, NB

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[MacLac]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1537858207250493440

Anybody know what this could be? From the picture it says Europe and Edmonton…CMA offering flights to Europe? They don’t have large planes with the range unless they’re announcing that they acquired planes that could fly that far on June 20…?

Are they re-insisting YEG to Ft.Nelson again? Didn’t think it that was that Europeanesque though……lol

 

[EdmTrekker]

Are they re-insisting YEG to Ft.Nelson again? Didn’t think it that was that Europeanesque though……lol

Maybe code share with KLM or a return of Icelandic ...from YEG to REK or AMS?

 

[IanO]

 

[Fetch]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1537858207250493440

Anybody know what this could be? From the picture it says Europe and Edmonton…CMA offering flights to Europe? They don’t have large planes with the range unless they’re announcing that they acquired planes that could fly that far on June 20…?

The Edmonton bit is an article from their June 2022 release (in reference to Manchester Square).

 

[Norwoodguy]

Had to spend an extra night in London because of this. Submitted a hotel reimbursement claim yesterday. We'll see how long this actually takes to get to me.

Not a huge fan of WestJet right now either, but if I actually get reimbursed then I guess it's ok

You most definitely are entitled to compensation for your extra night hotel stay. UK and EU travel laws are pretty explicit about the penalties for late or cancelled flights.

Delays | UK Civil Aviation Authority

UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) guidance on your rights when a flight is delayed under UK Reg (EU) No. 261/2004 (UK261). Learn what care airlines must provide, when you may be entitled to compensation, how to claim expenses, and your refund options for long delays or missed connections.

www.caa.co.uk

You should also be eligible for financial compensation as well as stipulated under both Canadian and British law.

Flight delay and cancellation claims

In line with guidelines set out by the Air Passengers Rights Regulations, you may be entitled to compensation for the interruption in your travel plans.

www.westjet.com

Here is a third party site that can also help you evaluate and file a claim on your behalf (if you win the claim they collect a fee).

Refunds, Reimbursement, and Compensation: Westjet | AirHelp

Who pays when flights are canceled? When are you owed Westjet delay compensation, and how much? Learn your rights and Refund, a refund or compensation.

www.airhelp.com

 

[ION]

With mandatory vax ending as per announcement today, that will drive a big uptick, even more than we're already seeing. Expect planes to be pretty crowded in the near to mid term future.

Understatement of the century... So far! Delta airlines is near collapse under its own success. Aka overselling tickets on flights it can't possibly offer due to pilot overwork... A nice issue to have no doubt but clearly a bipolar sign of things to come in an industry slammed by record fuel costs (only moderated by the fact they buy in bulk one year in advance as an industry practice) and demand that varies between over-sold and ghost flights... I was planning on a Los Angeles summer trip for sh*ts and giggles this summer but because of the demand spike and price gouging? It's a summer of prairie populist road trips! First stop? Saskatoon for AQUA July 13! And no I make no bones in my unabashed love for this Norwegian-Danish trash pop trio who are DIAMOND selling in Canada, a feat only accomplished by under a dozen other artists which makes these artists scandi-pop gods akin to Gen X ABBA... Diamond Selling Music Artists (Canada)