Air Canada’s decision to trim back its direct service from Victoria and Nanaimo to Calgary could allow WestJet and smaller airlines to expand
Air Canada’s decision to suspend direct Victoria-Calgary and Nanaimo-Calgary service is being seen as an opening for WestJet and smaller airlines to expand their passenger service to and from the Island.
Air Canada told the Times Colonist it will be redeploying some of its resources as it rebuilds its business in the aftermath of the pandemic, which means suspending some regional routes, including those between Calgary and Vancouver Island destinations Victoria and Nanaimo as of Jan. 16. “You never like to see routes disappear,” said Dickson, adding he was told it was too challenging for Air Canada to make the routes profitable now that WestJet has decided to fortify its Calgary hub and pull back from service to and from Central and Atlantic Canada.
Dave Devana, chief executive of the Nanaimo Airport, said the airline industry is still adapting after a significant loss of passengers and revenue during the pandemic.He, too, believes there’s room for WestJet, especially, to expand its capacity between the Island and Calgary.
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