Saskatoon and Regina Air Service - Page 113

Dino35 · #**2241** Posted **Mar 1, 2022, 6:35 PM**

Glad to see that the A220 and even the MAX 8 will be operating the YXE/YQR - YYZ routes. A much greater number of seats than we currently have, but the new AC schedule is terrible - with no morning flights to YYZ and no later evening return back to Saskatchewan. The earliest you can get to Toronto on AC is3/4pm and which means onwards connections are all going to be early/late evening. Was trying to schedule a flight back from ATH in August and without the later YYZ flight the connections and layovers were way too long. I was hoping to see these morning and evening flights added back on the last schedule update, but it didn’t happen. I see WJ is operating a morning flight a few times a week, which I think will become daily for the summer. They will definitely take some business from AC.

PhotoJim · #**2242** Posted **Mar 2, 2022, 3:00 PM**

It'll take some time for normal pre-pandemic flight frequency to return. No matter how emboldened some travelers are, a significant number of people are still avoiding air travel, and many businesses are still relying on online meetings instead of in-person ones.

Dino35 · #**2243** Posted **Mar 3, 2022, 3:53 AM**

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Originally Posted by PhotoJim

It'll take some time for normal pre-pandemic flight frequency to return. No matter how emboldened some travelers are, a significant number of people are still avoiding air travel, and many businesses are still relying on online meetings instead of in-person ones.

Even at the height of the pandemic, there was an early morning departure and late evening arrival for Saskatchewan. These changes are recent in the last couple of months. Even my contacts at AC are a bit confused by the changes.

PhotoJim · #**2244** Posted **Mar 3, 2022, 3:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dino35

Even at the height of the pandemic, there was an early morning departure and late evening arrival for Saskatchewan. These changes are recent in the last couple of months. Even my contacts at AC are a bit confused by the changes.

Almost certainly they have other routes with higher demand and need the aircraft elsewhere, then. (Or crew shortages that they expect to persist.)

EDM753Fan · #**2245** Posted **Mar 3, 2022, 5:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dino35

Even at the height of the pandemic, there was an early morning departure and late evening arrival for Saskatchewan. These changes are recent in the last couple of months. Even my contacts at AC are a bit confused by the changes.

I was traveling home YYZ-YQR last night (via YYC). There were many ppl on the flight that were connecting to YQR and YXE. Everyone on the Regina flight missed their connection by just a few minutes.

Most of them eventually got booked onto the late WestJet flight. Its really inconvenient to say the least when you have to get home at 3am due to this schedule.

Calfan12 · #**2246** Posted **Mar 4, 2022, 2:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by Dino35

Glad to see that the A220 and even the MAX 8 will be operating the YXE/YQR - YYZ routes. A much greater number of seats than we currently have, but the new AC schedule is terrible - with no morning flights to YYZ and no later evening return back to Saskatchewan. The earliest you can get to Toronto on AC is3/4pm and which means onwards connections are all going to be early/late evening. Was trying to schedule a flight back from ATH in August and without the later YYZ flight the connections and layovers were way too long. I was hoping to see these morning and evening flights added back on the last schedule update, but it didn’t happen. I see WJ is operating a morning flight a few times a week, which I think will become daily for the summer. They will definitely take some business from AC.

Well Air Canada usually uses a mix of the A330/787 or 777 planes on Toronto YYZ-Calgary YYC route 2-3 daily each day and to fill them that can seat 200+, requires some Saskatchewan connectiing passengers both directions✅!

So not surprising there's limited number AC flights between Toronto & Saskatchewan to/from Regina and Saskatoon.

McBean · #**2247** Posted **Mar 5, 2022, 7:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by EDM753Fan

I was traveling home YYZ-YQR last night (via YYC). There were many ppl on the flight that were connecting to YQR and YXE. Everyone on the Regina flight missed their connection by just a few minutes.

Most of them eventually got booked onto the late WestJet flight. Its really inconvenient to say the least when you have to get home at 3am due to this schedule.

It's totally an inconvenience.

EDM753Fan · #**2248** Posted **Mar 8, 2022, 10:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by McBean

It's totally an inconvenience.

If anyone else is frustrated with this - please send AC an email at the below link....

https://accc-prod.microsoftcrmportal...da-contact-us/

Calfan12 · #**2249** Posted **Mar 9, 2022, 8:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by EDM753Fan

If anyone else is frustrated with this - please send AC an email at the below link....

https://accc-prod.microsoftcrmportal...da-contact-us/

It’s passengers demand on flight routes that will help increase flight frequencies✅!

Sending a email to them will do nothing about it or solve the problem.

EDM753Fan · #**2250** Posted **Mar 9, 2022, 1:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by Calfan12

It’s passengers demand on flight routes that will help increase flight frequencies✅!

Sending a email to them will do nothing about it or solve the problem.

Go back to YYC please, bot...

Dino35 · #**2251** Posted **Mar 12, 2022, 1:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by McBean

It's totally an inconvenience.

I just booked a Westjet flight for a late night return home in May. There were no other AC options - even through YYC (which in 10 years I’ve never had to fly to YYC from YYZ to get back to YXE).

EDM753Fan · #**2252** Posted **Mar 19, 2022, 6:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dino35

Glad to see that the A220 and even the MAX 8 will be operating the YXE/YQR - YYZ routes. A much greater number of seats than we currently have, but the new AC schedule is terrible - with no morning flights to YYZ and no later evening return back to Saskatchewan. The earliest you can get to Toronto on AC is3/4pm and which means onwards connections are all going to be early/late evening. Was trying to schedule a flight back from ATH in August and without the later YYZ flight the connections and layovers were way too long. I was hoping to see these morning and evening flights added back on the last schedule update, but it didn’t happen. I see WJ is operating a morning flight a few times a week, which I think will become daily for the summer. They will definitely take some business from AC.

Can you share a link to where I can find the latest schedule? I usually look here https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...hedules.html#/ and play with the dates but to see when the changes in schedule occur would be really useful...

McBean · #**2253** Posted **Mar 19, 2022, 6:57 PM**

There's still a lot of Dash 8's flying in and out of Regina. The jet service is for Toronto and Vancouver flights , except for a 737 west jet to Calgary once or twice daily I believe.

McBean · #**2254** Posted **Mar 26, 2022, 5:28 PM**

Are there any more direct flights between Regina and Saskatoon anymore? I remember Transwest or someone used to do the run a few times a week.

one_brick_at_a_time · #**2255** Posted **Mar 26, 2022, 6:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by McBean

Are there any more direct flights between Regina and Saskatoon anymore? I remember Transwest or someone used to do the run a few times a week.

For the Montreal summer flights yes. Regina > Saskatoon > Montreal > Regina.

I do hope in the future each city can have non-stop flights each to Montreal and also to Ottawa.

McBean · #**2256** Posted **May 1, 2022, 6:58 PM**

The Air Canada Montreal to Regina on CRJ900s started again today May 1st. Then returns Regina-Saskatoon-Montreal.

EDM753Fan · #**2257** Posted **May 26, 2022, 7:54 PM**

I'm booked on AC8543, YQR-YXE-YUL on June 20. Departs YQR @ 11:40 and lands YUL @ 18:19. Total duration 4:39 is not bad all things considered. Pricing was great when I booked, although the return leg was awful. I'm going via YYZ in the end.

It seems to be operated by a E175.

Curious if anyone knows what the loads have been like on this route so far?

one_brick_at_a_time · #**2258** Posted **Jun 2, 2022, 1:58 AM**

Flair Airlines temporarily suspends Regina service

https://www.cjme.com/2022/06/01/flai...egina-service/

McBean · #**2259** Posted **Jun 4, 2022, 4:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by one_brick_at_a_time

Flair Airlines temporarily suspends Regina service

https://www.cjme.com/2022/06/01/flai...egina-service/

For whatever reasons, Flair just hasn't worked out in the Regina market. I believe they will keep Saskatoon though.

casper · #**2260** Posted **Jun 6, 2022, 4:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by McBean

For whatever reasons, Flair just hasn't worked out in the Regina market. I believe they will keep Saskatoon though.

I am surprised Saskatoon is working out for them. They don't do connections. So they expect everyone to have the same final destination using what is probably the largest aircraft to service either Regina or Saskatoon.

WestJet and Air Canada work because they offer onward connections onto other flights. Once Porter gets their jets delivered and starts expanding into the west they will have a similar business model to WestJet and Air Canada. A better option for Saskatchewan.

Having Flair leave may actually be good all around, that provides more traffic for the WestJet and Air Canada flights and should allow for more frequency.