dagger Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive...6/20/c0959.html Air Canada to offer non-stop seasonal service between St. John's, NL and London, U. K., with daily flights during summer peak travel MONTREAL, July 20 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada announced today seasonal non- stop service between St. John's, NL and London, U.K. beginning April 6, 2007. Air Canada's service to London will operate three times weekly on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday in April 2007, increasing to five times a week in May 2007, and to daily service from mid-June to September 2007. Air Canada flight AC830 will leave St. John's at 12:55, arriving in London at 21:25, and flight AC831 will leave London at 22:40 arriving in St. John's at 00:40. "The people of Newfoundland and Labrador have told us loudly and clearly that they value a non-stop link to the U.K. and we believe we have found a creative solution that meets demand," said Ben Smith, Vice President, Network Planning, Air Canada. "With this service we will be able to offer the convenience of daily non-stop service to London for summer peak travel." The carrier will operate the route using newly refurbished 120-seat Airbus A319 aircraft in a two-cabin configuration offering a choice of Executive Class and Economy service. The A319 jets to be deployed on this route feature Air Canada's new personal entertainment system currently being introduced fleet-wide with 8.9-inch wide digital in-seat monitors and touch- screen controls offering audio and video on demand programming at every seat. Other features include Air Canada's new seating and cabin design with in-seat power within reach of every customer. From Newfoundland and Labrador, Air Canada and Air Canada Jazz offer more than 159 scheduled flights each week to 9 destinations across Canada, more than any other carrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAT3DUAL Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 My guess it will be the YWG based pilots that will be doing this. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yul07 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Are the AC 319's etops certified? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockyc Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Seems it's still not good enough for some people....... Air Canada under fire for Heathrow flight cuts Last Updated: Friday, July 21, 2006 | 11:09 AM NT CBC News Air Canada's decision to cut some of its flights between St. John's and London, England, is drawing heavy fire from the city's business community and a federal cabinet minister. Two months ago, Air Canada announced that in September, it would drop its daily, non-stop service between St. John's and London's Heathrow airport. However, after widespread protest — including a threat from St. John's city council to boycott the airline — Air Canada announced Thursday that it will begin offering three flights a week in April 2007, five flights a week in May 2007, and daily flights between June and September. Company spokeswoman Isabelle Arthur said the move makes economic sense for the airline. "During the summer, we can operate this route and it is viable," said Arthur. "Unfortunately, the economic conditions and market demands during the wintertime do not enable us to offer the service at that time." St. John's Board of Trade president Ray Dillon denounced Air Canada's decision to provide a reduced service. "The flight will be less frequent and the aircraft won't be large enough to handle our regular cargo needs," said Dillon. Federal Fisheries and Oceans Minister Loyola Hearn, the MP for St. John's South-Mount Pearl, also criticized the airline's decision. He said the reduced service is not an adequate response to the public outcry over the initial announcement that the flights would be cancelled. "I don't see anything about what will happen between now and April," said Hearn. "Nor am I enthused with the company coming in saying, 'We'll provide the service during the peak tourism time and make money and, you know, who cares what's going to happen to the people who are interested in commuting during the rest of the year.' To me, this is not at all satisfactory." Hearn said if Air Canada is no longer interested in providing regular service, another carrier can be found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 My guess it will be the YWG based pilots that will be doing this. Have fun! YUL Pilots, that is why they increased the 320 crewing on the last bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsplat Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Well, it is going to cost AC a fair bit of money to set the 319 up for this operation and train the pilots for overseas operations, ETOPS and the like. Just to try and accomodate the good people of YYT. All so the gaping mouths down east can complain. Good grief. If another carrier can be found, then I say let them have at it. These folks are obviously unable to get off the chronic complaint addiction that has grabbed a hold of them. Sorry for the rant. Finally reached my limit for stupidity today. Vs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prob30 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 But certifying and setting up the 320 series for transatlantic ops even before Westjet confirms their entry into this market (inevitable) surely puts them ahead of the curve competitively. It's win/win- appease the Newfies, complain about the cost of setting up the service, recieve some form of compensation or revenue guarantee from the city of St. John's, meanwhile putting Westjet on notice that they have a ready-made solution to narrowbody competition across the atlantic. I think it's smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canus Chinookus Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 oh but where's all the idiots out there shooting off about how they'd NEVER go on a narrow body across the atlantic, and what a fool anyone would be to try to operate one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specs Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Just to try and accomodate the good people of YYT. All so the gaping mouths down east can complain. I think one of the drivers for this is what to do with the SA Airbii as the EMBs all come on line. Hawaii could be the next target and then..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaEH Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 oh but where's all the idiots out there shooting off about how they'd NEVER go on a narrow body across the atlantic, and what a fool anyone would be to try to operate one! The shoe is on the other foot this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozerboy Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 oh brother...it is hard to believe that we are in an industry handling big expensive pieces of machinery with the travelling public putting their lives in all of our hands. Can there not be one thread that doesn't end up in a childish rant by someone over "who's daddy can beat up the other one"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Loquacious1 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 oh brother...it is hard to believe that we are in an industry handling big expensive pieces of machinery with the travelling public putting their lives in all of our hands. Can there not be one thread that doesn't end up in a childish rant by someone over "who's daddy can beat up the other one"? Good point Dozer! When are we all going to start thinking a bit more like we are all in the same game? I wish we would begin to work and support each other a little more as a PROFESSION (not just pilots either, F/A's, AMEs, Everyone!) not only just within our own organizations. "Profession" is the root of "Professional" as I recall? It seems to be lacking, at all levels, over the last years... It is disappointingly different than what I recall seeing as a young person aspiring to be in this business. Yes, there has been lots of jabbing back and forth over the years but the reality of this industry means we should consider less about what sandbox we live in and more about the progress of our professions, as professionals. I am working towards that end daily in my job. Remember, paint jobs come and go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canus Chinookus Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I'd be willing to bet that when you were a 'young person' you didn't have unfettered access to a virtual world where everyone "think's" they're anonymous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canus Chinookus Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 oh brother...it is hard to believe that we are in an industry handling big expensive pieces of machinery with the travelling public putting their lives in all of our hands. Can there not be one thread that doesn't end up in a childish rant by someone over "who's daddy can beat up the other one"? it wasn't a rant, it was a well-placed, well-deserved and admitted cheap shot! cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnaker Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 In all fairness Canus, there was only one poster who said that non-stop and he hasn't posted in this thread, yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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