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starlagurl	Mar 17 2009, 02:08 PM Post #1
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	I know me and Keith have had this discussion before, but I wonder if any of you guys had an opinion. What do you think is better, Air Canada or Westjet? -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

moinmotion	Mar 18 2009, 12:37 AM Post #2
Wayfarer Group: Members Posts: 50 Joined: 18-March 07 From: Calgary, AB, Canada Member No.: 44298	Absolutely WestJet. Friendly service from people who actually like their jobs, no oversold flights, excellent on time performance, no tiny prop planes. The only problem is that they don't have many international destinations yet - no service beyond North America and a few sun destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. But, they're growing every year ...

starlagurl	Mar 18 2009, 09:05 AM Post #3
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Don't forget the prices...they usually have way better prices too... I don't think they have ever lost my bags either... -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

findingnine	Mar 24 2009, 10:44 AM Post #4
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4705 Joined: 24-August 06 From: Ottawa, Ontario Member No.: 14300	I would say Sometimes they have lower prices. I fly Air Canada more because I usually get a better deal there. That said, their baggage handling leaves much to be desired. Air Canada Is generally a much more comfortable flght with rows of 2 instead of 3 and the on board entertainment is not only notably better, it is included. -------------------- This is all I got. I couldn't make this up

starlagurl	Mar 24 2009, 11:11 AM Post #5
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	You can watch TV on Westjet for free, it's not that bad.... -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

findingnine	Mar 24 2009, 02:20 PM Post #6
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4705 Joined: 24-August 06 From: Ottawa, Ontario Member No.: 14300	...it's not that good. Plus lotsa the time, planes schedules don't quite match up with programming schedules. On Air Canada, it starts when you want, and you can pause. On Westjet, You have to buy it when it's available, and there is a charge and no pausing. Air Canada is a better flight. Just not when you actually NEED your luggage on the other end. -------------------- This is all I got. I couldn't make this up

starlagurl	Mar 24 2009, 02:22 PM Post #7
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Ah, big deal. Read a book! -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

findingnine	Mar 24 2009, 02:26 PM Post #8
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4705 Joined: 24-August 06 From: Ottawa, Ontario Member No.: 14300	Books are yucky! -------------------- This is all I got. I couldn't make this up

starlagurl	Mar 24 2009, 02:28 PM Post #9
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	You don't know what's good for you. -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

loolie	May 26 2009, 02:27 PM Post #10
Drifter Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 20-May 09 Member No.: 279418	We've only ever flown Air Canada, and I'm not that impressed with their service. I keep hearing about how West Jet is better, but they haven't flown to any destinations that we've gone to. Our last time flying with Air Canada, they cancelled our flight entirely so we had to fly in a day early. Which didn't end up being such a bad thing when we got an extra day's vacation out of it, but it was a bit stressful to figure everything out. -------------------- The Adventures of Poolie and Loolie - A Travel Journal Lost Mitten Etsy Shop - handmade goods!

starlagurl	Jun 19 2009, 12:34 PM Post #11
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Hey Peever, haven't seen you in a while! Where've you been? I never noticed the difference in size between the planes, are you talking about seat size? -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

ashleyrenee	Jun 19 2009, 12:43 PM Post #12
Wayfarer Group: Members Posts: 61 Joined: 5-June 09 From: Bend OR Member No.: 281195	This is good to know, since I might be traveling aircanada overseas thanks guys! -------------------- Best Wishes, Ashley “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.”- St. Augustine.

starlagurl	Jun 19 2009, 01:00 PM Post #13
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	I don't think WestJet goes overseas, does it? I don't think you have a choice if you are flying from Canada. -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

findingnine	Jun 19 2009, 01:12 PM Post #14
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4705 Joined: 24-August 06 From: Ottawa, Ontario Member No.: 14300	I don't think so either. I'll be using Air Canada for overseas. Hope my bags get there too! fingers anxiously crossed -------------------- This is all I got. I couldn't make this up

starlagurl	Jun 19 2009, 01:35 PM Post #15
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	When/where? -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

findingnine	Jun 19 2009, 02:18 PM Post #16
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4705 Joined: 24-August 06 From: Ottawa, Ontario Member No.: 14300	Germany in the fall, unless Plans change. -------------------- This is all I got. I couldn't make this up

starlagurl	Jun 19 2009, 02:33 PM Post #17
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	How come, and how much is Air Canada charging? -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

findingnine	Jun 20 2009, 12:38 AM Post #18
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4705 Joined: 24-August 06 From: Ottawa, Ontario Member No.: 14300	How come what? How come I didn't choose the airline that doesn't go to my destination? I don't know what you want to know. It cost about 600 before taxes. -------------------- This is all I got. I couldn't make this up

findingnine	Jun 20 2009, 12:56 AM Post #19
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4705 Joined: 24-August 06 From: Ottawa, Ontario Member No.: 14300	QUOTE(starlagurl @ Jun 19 2009, 01:34 PM) Hey Peever, haven't seen you in a while! Where've you been? I never noticed the difference in size between the planes, are you talking about seat size? He's talking Plane size I suspect. Have you never flown Air Canada. Westjet...all same. but Air Canada has some quite large and some quite small. The small ones can definitley be crowded and I suspect Thunder Bay sees a lot more of the littluns. -------------------- This is all I got. I couldn't make this up

aopaq	Jun 20 2009, 01:35 AM Post #20
Tripper Group: Local Expert Posts: 1919 Joined: 31-May 06 Member No.: 893	QUOTE(findingnine @ Jun 20 2009, 01:56 AM) QUOTE(starlagurl @ Jun 19 2009, 01:34 PM) Hey Peever, haven't seen you in a while! Where've you been? I never noticed the difference in size between the planes, are you talking about seat size? He's talking Plane size I suspect. Have you never flown Air Canada. Westjet...all same. but Air Canada has some quite large and some quite small. The small ones can definitley be crowded and I suspect Thunder Bay sees a lot more of the littluns. Air Canada has quite a few of the Embraer (Brazilian made) aircraft that seat about 90 passengers. They tend to get used on the shorter routes such as Thunder Bay to Winnipeg and the worst thing besides being quite a bit smaller than the Boeing or Airbus planes is that the overhead baggage compartments are also smaller.

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