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I see the analogy as a cheap shot directed at and intended to malign someone that does a great job answering mostly to anti Trump talking heads with personal opinions.

But that's just my opinion.

 

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21 minutes ago, DEFCON said:

I see the analogy as a cheap shot directed at and intended to malign someone that does a great job answering mostly to anti Trump talking heads with personal opinions.

 

Well, yes, exactly; "someone" who does a great job but your reply was "stop picking on women."  Gender has nothing to do with it.

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4 hours ago, Malcolm said:

 

Sims said the new routes and schedules will ease trans-Atlantic travel troubles for local people. 

"One of the advantages of having a Calgary-based carrier flying out of Calgary is we get to chose our slots that are best for Albertans," he said. 

"So we'll be flying these international routes between 7 o'clock in the morning and 10 o'clock in the morning."

The company said the three new routes will support 650 full-time jobs and $100 million in economic output. 

Do you think he, or anyone in the PR department read this before issuing it ???

Leaving Europe at between 07:00 - 10:00 (UK) is between midnight and 03:00 Alberta time.

He would really have us believe that WJ had a choice of slots in CDG ???? or LGW ????

AC, who have a significant presence at LHR, make adjustments seasonally based on the slots allocated to them. This is part of the reason why some flights in and out, have different times throughout the year.

Cmon Man. (NFL Reference)

 

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31 minutes ago, AIP said:

Do you think he, or anyone in the PR department read this before issuing it ???

Leaving Europe at between 07:00 - 10:00 (UK) is between midnight and 03:00 Alberta time.

He would really have us believe that WJ had a choice of slots in CDG ???? or LGW ????

Cmon Man. (NFL Reference)\appears to be FAKE NEWS.

 

 he was misquoted. Remember it was a news story and not a press release. ?  Here is a link to the actual press release:

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WestJet announces Calgary as home to initial Dreamliner hub Français


News provided by

WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership

Oct 10, 2018, 09:45 ET


 

Investment will support 650 jobs and $100 million in economic output

CALGARY, Oct. 10, 2018 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced that it's connecting Alberta to the world as it launches its first three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner international destinations from Calgary. WestJet becomes the first Canadian airline to base its Dreamliner aircraft out of YYC Calgary International Airport.

WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to Paris on May 17, 2019. (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)
WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to Paris on May 17, 2019. (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)
WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to Dublin on June 1, 2019. (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)
WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to Dublin on June 1, 2019. (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)
WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to London on April 28, 2019. (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)
WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to London on April 28, 2019. (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)
WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to Paris on May 17, 2019. (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to Dublin on June 1, 2019. (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to London on April 28, 2019. (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)

WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to London (Gatwick), Paris and Dublin on April 28, May 17 and June 1, 2019, respectively. Fares to all three cities will be available on westjet.com after 10 a.m. MT today.

"Alberta's connectivity to the rest of the world is vital for our economy," said Ed Sims, WestJet President and CEO. "WestJet is investing in Alberta to bring further economic growth, boost tourism to the province, and to further position our city as an international aviation hub. We are excited to bring Albertans to the world and the world to Alberta."

The international scheduled service between Calgary and London (Gatwick), Paris and Dublin will support 650 full-time jobs and $100 million in total economic output. This is in addition to WestJet's yearly economic output of more than $5 billion, that supports more than 32,000 direct and indirect jobs in Alberta.  Overall WestJet's national economic impact on Canada annually generates $17.4 billion and supports more than 153,000 jobs.*

The three new flights from the UK and Western Europe are expected to eventually bring up to 185,000 visitors to Calgary on a yearly basis, helping also increase local tourism.

The first of 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners ordered by WestJet will arrive in Calgary early in 2019, with two more arriving by April. The aircraft will operate on domestic flights for crew training and regulatory compliance before the first scheduled international flight in April. WestJet also has options for an additional 10 aircraft to arrive between 2020 and 2024. Hub locations and routes for the remaining seven aircraft have not yet been announced.

WestJet's Dreamliners will carry 320 guests in a three-class cabin configuration including the airline's newly revealed Business cabin featuring 16 private pods with lie-flat seats, an upscale Premium cabin and an updated Economy cabin. The Dreamliner route from Calgary to London (Gatwick) will replace the Boeing 767 service that currently operates the route from Calgary. 

WestJet has optimized connections to and from the airline's network across Canada and Western U.S. through the airline's YYC hub.

WestJet is Calgary's largest airline, and by June 2019, will offer flights to 65 non-stop destinations with an average of 1,100 flights per week from YYC. More Calgarians choose WestJet for their air travel than any other airline.

Details of WestJet's new non-stop Dreamliner service:

 

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Route

Frequency

Departing

Arriving

Effective

Calgary – London (Gatwick)

Daily

7:20 p.m.

11:00 a.m. +1

April 28, 2019

London (Gatwick) – Calgary

Daily

1:30 p.m.

3:40 p.m.

April 29, 2019

Calgary – Paris

Four times weekly

7:20 p.m.

12:10 p.m. +1

May 17, 2019

Paris – Calgary

Four times weekly

2:10 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

May 18, 2019

Calgary – Dublin

Three times weekly

8:45 p.m.

11:38 a.m. +1

June 1, 2019

Dublin– Calgary

Three times weekly

1:45 p.m.

3:05 p.m.

June 2, 2019

 

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*The Economic Impact of WestJet (2019) B787-900 International Scheduled Air Services: Calgary - Dublin/London Gatwick/Paris prepared by RP ERICKSON & ASSOCIATES AVIATION CONSULTANTS CALGARY, ALBERTA

 

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/westjet-announces-calgary-as-home-to-initial-dreamliner-hub-696583861.html

 

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1 minute ago, Malcolm said:

I think he was talking about leaving Alberta and meant 7pm to …...

From the release:

"So we'll be flying these international routes between 7 o'clock in the morning and 10 o'clock in the morning"

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It's been a few years and I can't remember, would that be too early for the westbound NATs to be in effect? If so it means random routing your way back, although I suppose many flights to YYC would be routed above the NAT anyways.

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14 minutes ago, AIP said:

From the release:

"So we'll be flying these international routes between 7 o'clock in the morning and 10 o'clock in the morning"

Def. a misquote,

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News provided by

WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership

Oct 10, 2018, 09:45 ET

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Investment will support 650 jobs and $100 million in economic output

CALGARY, Oct. 10, 2018 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced that it's connecting Alberta to the world as it launches its first three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner international destinations from Calgary. WestJet becomes the first Canadian airline to base its Dreamliner aircraft out of YYC Calgary International Airport.

WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to Paris on May 17, 2019. (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)
WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to Paris on May 17, 2019. (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)
WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to Dublin on June 1, 2019. (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)
WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to Dublin on June 1, 2019. (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)
WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to London on April 28, 2019. (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)
WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to London on April 28, 2019. (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)
WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to Paris on May 17, 2019. (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to Dublin on June 1, 2019. (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to London on April 28, 2019. (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)

WestJet is launching non-stop service on board its Dreamliners from Calgary to London (Gatwick), Paris and Dublin on April 28, May 17 and June 1, 2019, respectively. Fares to all three cities will be available on westjet.com after 10 a.m. MT today.

"Alberta's connectivity to the rest of the world is vital for our economy," said Ed Sims, WestJet President and CEO. "WestJet is investing in Alberta to bring further economic growth, boost tourism to the province, and to further position our city as an international aviation hub. We are excited to bring Albertans to the world and the world to Alberta."

The international scheduled service between Calgary and London (Gatwick), Paris and Dublin will support 650 full-time jobs and $100 million in total economic output. This is in addition to WestJet's yearly economic output of more than $5 billion, that supports more than 32,000 direct and indirect jobs in Alberta.  Overall WestJet's national economic impact on Canada annually generates $17.4 billion and supports more than 153,000 jobs.*

The three new flights from the UK and Western Europe are expected to eventually bring up to 185,000 visitors to Calgary on a yearly basis, helping also increase local tourism.

The first of 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners ordered by WestJet will arrive in Calgary early in 2019, with two more arriving by April. The aircraft will operate on domestic flights for crew training and regulatory compliance before the first scheduled international flight in April. WestJet also has options for an additional 10 aircraft to arrive between 2020 and 2024. Hub locations and routes for the remaining seven aircraft have not yet been announced.

WestJet's Dreamliners will carry 320 guests in a three-class cabin configuration including the airline's newly revealed Business cabin featuring 16 private pods with lie-flat seats, an upscale Premium cabin and an updated Economy cabin. The Dreamliner route from Calgary to London (Gatwick) will replace the Boeing 767 service that currently operates the route from Calgary. 

WestJet has optimized connections to and from the airline's network across Canada and Western U.S. through the airline's YYC hub.

WestJet is Calgary's largest airline, and by June 2019, will offer flights to 65 non-stop destinations with an average of 1,100 flights per week from YYC. More Calgarians choose WestJet for their air travel than any other airline.

Details of WestJet's new non-stop Dreamliner service:

 

Release contains wide tables.
View fullscreen.

Route

Frequency

Departing

Arriving

Effective

Calgary – London (Gatwick)

Daily

7:20 p.m.

11:00 a.m. +1

April 28, 2019

London (Gatwick) – Calgary

Daily

1:30 p.m.

3:40 p.m.

April 29, 2019

Calgary – Paris

Four times weekly

7:20 p.m.

12:10 p.m. +1

May 17, 2019

Paris – Calgary

Four times weekly

2:10 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

May 18, 2019

Calgary – Dublin

Three times weekly

8:45 p.m.

11:38 a.m. +1

June 1, 2019

Dublin– Calgary

Three times weekly

1:45 p.m.

3:05 p.m.

June 2, 2019

 

Release contains wide tables.
View fullscreen.
 

*The Economic Impact of WestJet (2019) B787-900 International Scheduled Air Services: Calgary - Dublin/London Gatwick/Paris prepared by RP ERICKSON & ASSOCIATES AVIATION CONSULTANTS CALGARY, ALBERTA

 

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/westjet-announces-calgary-as-home-to-initial-dreamliner-hub-696583861.html

 

 

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That makes more sense.  Can we start an irresponsible press thread now ???  LOL

 

AS for the NAT Tracks, for the most part flights from Canada to Europe and vice versa rarely travel on the NAT Tracks.

Most often random routes north of the tracks, but occasionally they will be on them westbound for at least part of the ocean crossing, before breaking off. 

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2 hours ago, st27 said:

Won’t the 87 be able levels above the NAT airspace? Random routes shouldn’t be a problem.

Not sure I understand what you are getting at.

Random routes are not a problem, and can be filed as needed.  Most of the time flights to/from western Canada are on random routes.

If you are near, or plan to be close to the NAT tracks you would be required to file one I am guessing

The 787 can go to higher levels, but there are also alot of them flying around these days as well.

 

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Todays Westbound (in use currently) Track message and eastbound for later today, If you are interested.

They have started to use the 30 mile (1/2 degree) separation more, Track "U" this evening is an example.

This is a big change, and highlights the importance of proper diversion off track if necessary


PART ONE OF THREE PARTS-
A RESNO 56/20 57/30 58/40 58/50 CUDDY
EAST LVLS NIL
WEST LVLS 310 320 330 340 350 360 370 380 390
EUR RTS WEST NIL
NAR NIL-
B DOGAL 55/20 56/30 57/40 57/50 HOIST
EAST LVLS NIL
WEST LVLS 310 320 330 340 350 360 370 380 390
EUR RTS WEST NIL
NAR NIL-
C DINIM 50/20 48/30 47/40 46/50 SUPRY
EAST LVLS NIL
WEST LVLS 310 320 330 350 360 370 390
EUR RTS WEST NIL
NAR NIL-
D SOMAX 49/20 47/30 46/40 45/50 RAFIN
EAST LVLS NIL
WEST LVLS 310 320 330 350 360 370 390
EUR RTS WEST NIL
NAR NIL-
END OF PART ONE OF THREE PARTS)


PART TWO OF THREE PARTS-
E BEDRA 48/20 46/30 45/40 44/50 BOBTU JAROM
EAST LVLS NIL
WEST LVLS 310 320 330 350 360 370 390
EUR RTS WEST NIL
NAR NIL-
F OMOKO 48/15 47/20 45/30 44/40 43/50 JEBBY CARAC
EAST LVLS NIL
WEST LVLS 310 320 330 350 360 370 390
EUR RTS WEST NIL
NAR NIL-
G ETIKI 47/15 46/20 44/30 43/40 42/50 42/60 DOVEY
EAST LVLS NIL
WEST LVLS 310 320 330 350 360 370 390
EUR RTS WEST REGHI
NAR NIL-
H 42/40 41/50 41/60 JOBOC
EAST LVLS NIL
WEST LVLS 320 340 360 380
EUR RTS WEST NIL
NAR NIL-
J 41/40 39/50 SOORY
EAST LVLS NIL
WEST LVLS 320 340 360 380
EUR RTS WEST NIL
NAR NIL-
END OF PART TWO OF THREE PARTS)


PART THREE OF THREE PARTS-
K 38/40 36/50 34/60
EAST LVLS NIL
WEST LVLS 320 340 360 380
EUR RTS WEST NIL
NAR NIL-
REMARKS.
1. TMI IS 300 AND OPERATORS ARE REMINDED TO INCLUDE THE
TMI NUMBER AS PART OF THE OCEANIC CLEARANCE READ BACK.
2.OPERATORS ARE REMINDED THAT ADS-C AND CPDLC IS MANDATED FOR
LEVELS 350-390 IN NAT AIRSPACE.
3. PBCS OTS LEVELS 350-390. PBCS TRACKS AS FOLLOWS
NO ASSIGNED PBCS TRACKS
END OF PBCS OTS
4.FOR STRATEGIC LATERAL OFFSET AND CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES FOR OPS IN
NAT FLOW REFER TO NAT PROGRAMME COORDINATION WEBSITE
WWW.PARIS.ICAO.INT.
SLOP SHOULD BE STANDARD PROCEDURE, NOT JUST FOR AVOIDING WX/TURB.
5.80 PERCENT OF GROSS NAVIGATION ERRORS RESULT FROM POOR COCKPIT
PROCEDURES. CONDUCT EFFECTIVE WAYPOINT CHECKS.
6.OPERATORS ARE REMINDED THAT CLEARANCES MAY DIFFER FROM THE
FLIGHT PLAN, FLY THE CLEARANCE.
7.UK AIP. ENR 2.2.4.2 PARA 5.2 STATES THAT NAT OPERATORS SHALL FILE
PRM'S.
8.FLIGHTS REQUESTING WESTBOUND OCEANIC CLEARANCE VIA ORCA DATALINK
SHALL INCLUDE IN RMK/ FIELD THE HIGHEST ACCEPTABLE FLIGHT LEVEL WHICH
CAN
BE MAINTAINED AT OAC ENTRY POINT.
9.ALL ADSC CPDLC EQUIPPED FLIGHTS NOT LOGGED ON TO A DOMESTIC ATSU
PRIOR TO ENTERING THE SHANWICK OCA MUST INITIATE A LOGON TO EGGX
BETWEEN 10
AND 25 MINUTES PRIOR TO OCA ENTRY.-
END OF PART THREE OF THREE PARTS)


PART ONE OF THREE PARTS-
S NEEKO 54/50 55/40 56/30 57/20 SUNOT KESIX
EAST LVLS 320 330 340 350 360 370 380 390 400
WEST LVLS NIL
EUR RTS EAST NIL
NAR N561A N559A-
T RIKAL 53/50 54/40 55/30 56/20 PIKIL SOVED
EAST LVLS 320 330 340 350 360 370 380 390 400
WEST LVLS NIL
EUR RTS EAST NIL
NAR N505A N499A-
U SAXAN 5230/50 5330/40 5430/30 5530/20 ETARI MOGLO
EAST LVLS 350 360 370 380 390
WEST LVLS NIL
EUR RTS EAST NIL
NAR N477A N469A-
END OF PART ONE OF THREE PARTS)


PART TWO OF THREE PARTS-
V TUDEP 52/50 53/40 54/30 55/20 RESNO NETKI
EAST LVLS 320 330 340 350 360 370 380 390 400
WEST LVLS NIL
EUR RTS EAST NIL
NAR N445A N437A-
W ALLRY 51/50 52/40 53/30 54/20 DOGAL BEXET
EAST LVLS 320 330 340 350 360 370 380 390 400
WEST LVLS NIL
EUR RTS EAST NIL
NAR N389B N377A-
X ELSIR 50/50 51/40 52/30 53/20 MALOT GISTI
EAST LVLS 320 330 340 350 360 370 380 390 400
WEST LVLS NIL
EUR RTS EAST NIL
NAR N329B N319A-
Y JOOPY 49/50 50/40 51/30 52/20 LIMRI XETBO
EAST LVLS 320 330 340 350 360 370 380 390 400
WEST LVLS NIL
EUR RTS EAST NIL
NAR N269A N253A-
END OF PART TWO OF THREE PARTS)


PART THREE OF THREE PARTS-
Z SOORY 43/50 46/40 49/30 51/20 DINIM ELSOX
EAST LVLS 320 360 380 400
WEST LVLS NIL
EUR RTS EAST NIL
NAR NIL-
REMARKS:
1.TMI IS 301 AND OPERATORS ARE REMINDED TO INCLUDE THE
TMI NUMBER AS PART OF THE OCEANIC CLEARANCE READ BACK.
2.OPERATORS ARE REMINDED THAT ADS-C AND CPDLC ARE MANDATED FOR
LEVELS 350-390 IN NAT AIRSPACE.
3.PBCS OTS LEVELS 350-390. PBCS TRACKS AS FOLLOWS
TRACK T
TRACK U
TRACK V
END OF PBCS OTS.
4.CLEARANCE DELIVERY FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENTS FOR AIRCRAFT OPERATING
FROM AVPUT TO TALGO INCLUSIVE:AVPUT TO LIBOR 132.02,
MAXAR TO VESMI 134.2, AVUTI TO JANJO 119.7,KODIK TO TUDEP 135.45,
UMESI TO JOOPY 135.05, MUSAK TO SUPRY 128.45,RAFIN TO TALGO 119.42.
5.80% OF NAVIGATIONAL ERRORS RESULT FROM POOR COCKPIT PROCEDURES
ALWAYS CARRY OUT PROPER WAYPOINT PROCEDURES.
6.OPERATORS ARE ADVISED THAT VERSION 24 OF THE GANDER DATA LINK
OCEANIC CLEARANCE DELIVERY CREW PROCEDURES IS NOW VALID AND
AVAILABLE AS NAT OPS BULLETIN 2015-004 ON THE WWW.PARIS.ICAO.
INT WEBSITE.
7.OPERATORS ARE REMINDED THAT EASTBOUND AIRCRAFT INTENDING TO
OPERATE IN THE OTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLVY WITH NAR FLIGHT
PLANNING RULES AS DEFINED IN THE CANADA FLIGHT SUPPLEMENT
OR WITH ROUTES AS CONTAINED IN THE DAILY BOSTON ADVISORY.-
END OF PART THREE OF THREE PARTS)
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