wizard Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 https://www.cp24.com/news/flair-airlines-pulling-out-of-abbotsford-as-competition-with-swoop-takes-off-1.4808305 So my question is the Loonie sale by Swoop predatory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 2 hours ago, wizard said: https://www.cp24.com/news/flair-airlines-pulling-out-of-abbotsford-as-competition-with-swoop-takes-off-1.4808305 So my question is the Loonie sale by Swoop predatory? No replies yet So that is a NO ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, wizard said: No replies yet So that is a NO ? Guess that will be up to the competition bureau as Flair is protesting. They did lodge a protest in 2018, never did see a ruling though. The case was still dragging on in April 2019. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/federal-court-orders-westjet-employee-testify-competition-probe-swoop-1.5115687 However here is the recent complaint: Rival accuses WestJet discount airline Swoop of predatory pricing with $1 fares ERIC ATKINSTRANSPORTATION REPORTER PUBLISHED JANUARY 23, 2020UPDATED JANUARY 24, 2020 Quote Competition Bureau checks WestJet's discount airline Swoop for predatory pricing Federal watchdog examines whether flights were priced to drive out competition CBC News · Posted: Dec 12, 2018 12:26 PM ET | Last Updated: December 12, 2018 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-flair-airlines-accuses-westjet-discount-airline-swoop-of-predatory/ Rival accuses WestJet discount airline Swoop of predatory pricing with $1 fares ERIC ATKINSTRANSPORTATION REPORTER PUBLISHED JANUARY 23, 2020UPDATED JANUARY 24, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 My, how times have changed. I remember when Westjet was the plaintiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaEH Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Sure appears to be predatory. When Jetsgo flew does anyone remember what ancillary fees looked like? I'm guessing it was significantly less than what Swoop is earning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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