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[Bambam]

We bailed on our Alaska cruise and booked MX for September instead. Interesting we have to go YYJ to Calgary then dog leg to the Mayan/Cancun and the same on the return flight, it seems Cancun flights out of Vancouver are frequently cancelled by the airlines on that route at that time due to it being hurricane season. Not sure the airlines see significant drop in passenger volumes out of YVR at that time or if it has more to do with the type of (larger?) aircraft flying out of Vancouver at that time. Per our TA they are far less likely to cancel the 737/MAX's out of Calgary. Ah well c'est la vie......

[vortoozo]

WJA or Onex corp, selling off parts of the airline for investments, never thought a Canadian airline would be partly owned by a US carrier.

 

https://canadianavia...s-with-westjet/

 

American Airlines had a pretty large stake in Canadian Airlines back in the day.

[Victoria Watcher]

AI:

 

In Canada, airline ownership rules are designed to ensure a significant degree of Canadian control and prevent undue foreign influence. To be considered a Canadian airline, a company must be incorporated in Canada and have at least 51% of its voting interests owned and controlled by Canadians, as outlined in the Canada Transportation Act (CTA). Additionally, no single foreign entity (including foreign air carriers) can own or control more than 25% of the voting interests, directly or indirectly. 

[Missed Approach]

American Airlines had a pretty large stake in Canadian Airlines back in the day.

You're right, forgot, my brother-in-law flew for Canadi>n airlines and got sucked into AC, lost all seniority and had to learn AirBus after years of 767 and DC-10 days

[Missed Approach]

Reminder, if interested, VAA's AGM is tomorrow night at Mary Windspeare center from 5 to 7pm.

I've emailed in my questions, no response or thank you

I also emailed a reminder to update the website, no response.

[Mike K.]

The west route to the airport will be closed during rush hour on Friday.

[Missed Approach]

YLW, ( Kelowna ) surpasses Toronto's Billy Bishop for 9th busiest airport in Canada

 

Taking 9th place from YZT, in 2024

 

https://www.kelownan..._Canada_in_2024

 

Quebec City is right behind YYJ and may take 11th next year as their growth continues 

[Mike K.]

Porter launching Ottawa flights:

Sidney, BC – May 15, 2025 - Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is pleased to share that Porter’s new direct non-stop service between Ottawa and Victoria officially begins today.

While no formal media event is planned, representatives from the Victoria Airport Authority will be available on-site for interview opportunities to discuss the new route and its significance to the region. Representatives from Destination Greater Victoria are also available to speak to how the service expands travel options for passengers and strengthens tourism ties. The inaugural flight is scheduled to arrive mid-morning.

Photography / Video Opportunity:
Media will be escorted onto the airfield at 10:30 a.m. to capture video or photos of the arriving aircraft and water cannon salute. Please refer to the attached map for details. Please arrive early to park.

Interview Opportunity:
Spokespeople will be available for media interviews from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., following the arrival of the inaugural flight at 11:00 am.

Available for interviews at YYJ:
• Elizabeth Brown, President and CEO, Victoria Airport Authority
• Astrid Chang, Executive Director, Corporate Communications, Destination Greater Victoria

Available for interviews remotely or downtown Victoria:
• Paul Nursey, CEO, Destination Greater Victoria

[Victoria Watcher]

New Sidney hotel by Marriott set to open near YYJ in November

TownPlace Suites will have a soft launch prior to its expected opening date of Nov. 1


https://www.vicnews....ovember-8009054

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 15 May 2025 - 10:46 AM.

[Missed Approach]

Amazing how time flies..... 25 years of PCA ay YYJ.

 

https://canadianavia...ce-in-victoria/

[Missed Approach]

Porter's first flight from YOW was full !!!

 

https://www.timescol...ottawa-10673420

[Matt R.]

More investment into Westjet.

https://www.westjet....ps-with-westjet

[Missed Approach]

I don't pay for subscription news outlets, like CH aviation, but saw two items that caught my eye.

As much as I was able to read before the pop up covered the screen.

 

United Airlines is restarting Regina YQR to Denver DEN daily service on a CJR, after 10 yrs when they cut it.

 

Also Alaska Airlines is shifting more domestic service to Portland, as it's popularity grow, but also making SEA more of a international gate way with larger aircraft and far off destinations coming  

[Victoria Watcher]

Alaska Airlines is celebrating a new global connection between the Pacific Northwest and Japan with flights between our hometown hub in Seattle and Tokyo Narita, operated by Hawaiian Airlines’ long-haul aircraft. The new service marks the start of daily nonstops between the two dynamic cities and the beginning of a new era of widebody international flying for Alaska.

With the combination of Alaska and Hawaiian, we’re transforming Seattle into the West Coast’s new premier global gateway. Our hub at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is already the largest airline hub on the West Coast, serving 104 nonstop destinations across North America. Seattle is the closest connection point between the continental U.S. and Tokyo – 7% closer than San Francisco and 13% closer than Los Angeles.

Tokyo Narita and Seoul Incheon are our first two long-haul flights from Seattle of the 12 we’re looking to add. We’ve seen strong interest in our nonstop flights to Tokyo, with half of the tickets we’ve sold in the U.S. for flights to Narita originating from more than 80 cities outside of Seattle. Flights between Seattle and Seoul begin on Sept. 12.


https://news.alaskaa...ing-in-seattle/

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 19 May 2025 - 10:37 AM.

[Mike K.]

It’ll be Hawaiian 787s, it looks like. Which must mean Alaska is ordering 787s to service the long haul flights to Asia.

[Missed Approach]

WestJet adding some domestic service to BC from YEG.

 

Nanaimo getting JET service, twice weekly from YCD to YEG, along with regular JET service to YYC once daily this summer again.

 

https://canadianavia...tional-airport/

[Mike K.]

I would not be surprised if Nanaimo extended its runway before YYJ does. They can rather easily extended it to 3km from its current 2km length (~6,600 ft).

YYJ’s is 7,000 ft.

[Missed Approach]

I didn't make it to the AGM after all, but a friend did. Normally it is recorded and posted to YouTube.

I went looking for the video of the meeting, and found the VAA removed it's YouTube channel.

But in my searches found this recent, year ago, talk with the Chamber of Greater Victoria.

Good chat.

Then heard CEO Brown on CFAX with Al this morning.

Finally getting out in the public light with, whats going on now and the future. 

Here is the link for the Chamber Talk episode.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

 

Cant find a link to post here, but the 6 min chat this morning on CFAX with the CEO, but it was a good chat.

 

Mike, maybe another good time to have a Q&A session with Ms Brown? and see if that 7000ft runway will see alittle more room.

Edited by Missed Approach, Yesterday, 09:45 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

UNITED AIRLINES GOES ALL-IN ON STARLINK—FULL FLEET UPGRADE BY 2026

United Airlines is aiming high—every one of its 300 regional jets will be rocking Starlink internet by 2026!

Rollout begins in May, following FAA approval for its first Starlink-equipped aircraft.

•⁠ ⁠Free Wi-Fi at 35,000 Feet – MileagePlus members get blazing-fast internet with zero fees.

•⁠ ⁠50x Faster Speeds – Stream, shop, and game like you’re on the ground.

•⁠ ⁠Full-Throttle Rollout – 40 aircraft a month will join the Starlink fleet.

This is just the beginning—United Airlines is taking off into a new era of connectivity!

Source: NY Post