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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Oct 11, 2018 19:33:44 GMT -8
WestJet has recently stated where the B787-9 will fly to out of Calgary International Airport which are London, Dublin and Paris: dailyhive.com/calgary/yyc-airport-hub-dreamliner-flights-london-dublin-parisI could see WestJet basing 4 B787-9 out Vancouver International Airport for Asian Market, 2 B787-9 out Saskatoon International Airport or Edmonton International Airport. Hopefully WestJet orders more B787 with more variety of wide body planes such as B777-7 and/ or B777-8 and/ or AirBus A350 to compete with Air Canada on the International market. |
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Post by Kahloke on Jan 6, 2019 12:08:47 GMT -8
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Post by Kahloke on Feb 17, 2019 13:03:50 GMT -8
Airliners.net is a site I regularly troll (I'm not a member) and I ran across a Westjet thread that had this video in one of the posts. It's Westjet's new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The video walks you through the interior. It looks like a nice plane, and should be a really good addition to Westjet's fleet. I'm looking forward to flying on a 787-9 for the first time in April. Not on Westjet, mind you. I will be flying on one of Virgin Atlantic's Dreamliners from Seattle to London and back. Anyway, enjoy the video:
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Post by paulvanb on Feb 18, 2019 19:53:05 GMT -8
I couldn't help but laugh. WestJet was a top-20 regional low cost carrier by a web site. I am assuming they have never been on the the WestJet web site.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Feb 18, 2019 20:12:51 GMT -8
I hope that WestJet will invest wisely when competing with Air Canada because this could go horribly wrong with loosing money and going bankrupt.
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Post by Brandon S on Apr 22, 2019 7:48:02 GMT -8
Airliners.net is a site I regularly troll (I'm not a member) and I ran across a Westjet thread that had this video in one of the posts. It's Westjet's new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The video walks you through the interior. It looks like a nice plane, and should be a really good addition to Westjet's fleet. I'm looking forward to flying on a 787-9 for the first time in April. Not on Westjet, mind you. I will be flying on one of Virgin Atlantic's Dreamliners from Seattle to London and back. Anyway, enjoy the video: Thanks Kahloke for posting that video. Alex is a good friend of mine with exceptional work. He has now reviewed the Economy class (Inaugural Flight) and the Business Class. |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on May 13, 2019 17:35:16 GMT -8
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Post by markkarj on Jun 1, 2019 12:17:04 GMT -8
I wonder what Onex does if and when it acquires WestJet. Do they:
-Keep or abandon the international expansion;
-Sell the regional carrier and do a capacity purchase agreement; and/or
-Modify WestJet Rewards (I like it how it is... wouldn't be surprised if it changes).
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Nov 8, 2020 11:31:29 GMT -8
WestJet C-GYRS on flight WS706 from Vancouver International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport. I am posting these photos because these are second generation of wide-body aircraft to WestJet and there few photos of 787.  WestJet C-GYRS by Blue Bus Fan, on Flickr  WestJet C-GYRS by Blue Bus Fan, on Flickr |
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Post by Kahloke on Nov 9, 2020 11:26:36 GMT -8
WestJet C-GYRS on flight WS706 from Vancouver International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport. I am posting these photos because these are second generation of wide-body aircraft to WestJet and there few photos of 787 Nice capture. The 787 looks good in WestJet colours |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Nov 9, 2020 15:09:28 GMT -8
WestJet C-GYRS on flight WS706 from Vancouver International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport. I am posting these photos because these are second generation of wide-body aircraft to WestJet and there few photos of 787 Nice capture. The 787 looks good in WestJet colours Thank you they are now on daily on WS706 and WS711. I hope they expand 787 service to YVR with more routes and international flights once COVID 19 restrictions are lifted. I hope that WestJet orders more wide body aircraft such as 787-9, 787-10, 777-8 or 777-9 to compete with Air Canada. |
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Post by Kahloke on Nov 9, 2020 15:35:44 GMT -8
Thank you they are now on daily on WS706 and WS711. I hope they expand 787 service to YVR with more routes and international flights once COVID 19 restrictions are lifted. I hope that WestJet orders more wide body aircraft such as 787-9, 787-10, 777-8 or 777-9 to compete with Air Canada. Moving up to widebody aircraft seems to be a new venture for WestJet. I would be surprised if they expand beyond the 787-9 anytime soon. Airline business is not expected to ramp up quickly even after the COVID pandemic gets under control. It could take several years for traffic to get back to 2019 levels, so airlines are understandably cautious in this current climate. The next generation 777x Boeings (777-8 and 777-9) may be too large for WestJet's needs; indeed, perhaps too large for many of the airlines around the world who are looking for more "right-sized" fuel efficient aircraft like the 787-9 and Airbus A350-900 to fulfill their long haul needs. I hope there will be a market for the 777x. Outside of a few key carriers like Emirates and Cathay Pacific, I'm not sure too many others are interested in very large aircraft these days. Even Qantas, who was looking at the 777x for their "Project Sunrise" program, has now indicated they would prefer the Airbus A350-1000, which is slightly smaller, but more fuel efficient. FYI - Project Sunrise is Qantas-speak for airplanes that can fly non-stop between Sydney and London, and Sydney and New York. It currently cannot be done. Sydney to London requires a stop in Perth, and Sydney to New York usually includes a west coast stop in Los Angeles. In any case, that program, like everything else, is on hold during this COVID season. |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Nov 9, 2020 18:32:37 GMT -8
Thank you they are now on daily on WS706 and WS711. I hope they expand 787 service to YVR with more routes and international flights once COVID 19 restrictions are lifted. I hope that WestJet orders more wide body aircraft such as 787-9, 787-10, 777-8 or 777-9 to compete with Air Canada. Moving up to widebody aircraft seems to be a new venture for WestJet. I would be surprised if they expand beyond the 787-9 anytime soon. Airline business is not expected to ramp up quickly even after the COVID pandemic gets under control. It could take several years for traffic to get back to 2019 levels, so airlines are understandably cautious in this current climate. The next generation 777x Boeings (777-8 and 777-9) may be too large for WestJet's needs; indeed, perhaps too large for many of the airlines around the world who are looking for more "right-sized" fuel efficient aircraft like the 787-9 and Airbus A350-900 to fulfill their long haul needs. I hope there will be a market for the 777x. Outside of a few key carriers like Emirates and Cathay Pacific, I'm not sure too many others are interested in very large aircraft these days. Even Qantas, who was looking at the 777x for their "Project Sunrise" program, has now indicated they would prefer the Airbus A350-1000, which is slightly smaller, but more fuel efficient. FYI - Project Sunrise is Qantas-speak for airplanes that can fly non-stop between Sydney and London, and Sydney and New York. It currently cannot be done. Sydney to London requires a stop in Perth, and Sydney to New York usually includes a west coast stop in Los Angeles. In any case, that program, like everything else, is on hold during this COVID season. That is true but Canada needs more big international airlines to be home based in country which I can see WestJet becoming with 787 and in future 777. I truly think that WestJet needs about 30 787-9 to start grow their international market share from Air Canada. I believe that WestJet did start smartly in international market with 787-9 because it’s mid capacity aircraft that WestJet can grow their international market. I doubt that WestJet will be going with AirBus A350 due being a mainline fleet being all Boeing which it could possibly be the 787-10. I think WestJet new goal is start competing more Air Canada on trans Pacific and Trans Atlantic flights which some routes require more capacity of those routes. I could see WestJet looking at Boeing 777X for longer and high capacity routes. |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jan 21, 2021 12:18:44 GMT -8
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