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Old 28th November 2013 | 12:26
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connies4ever
 
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New ULCC in Western Canada ?

There seems to be potentially a new entrant in the Western Canadian marketplace, Canada Jetlines (dba "Jetlines"):

Canada Jetlines: Ultra-low cost carrier being proposed for Western Canada | Financial Post

The concept of a minimalist, western-based carrier, starting with a very small fleet and with tight cost control, seems eerily reminiscent of WestJet's start. On the Avcanada site, there already has been some comment that this is merely a stalking horse to beat WS's pilots into accepting a harsh contract settlement.

Not sure there is sufficient traffic in Western Canada to support another carrier, although if fares are as low as indicated, this might generate a market.

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