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Originally Posted by frege64
I [Mod edit- removed.] HATE WESTJET. They've brainwashed people into adoring them the same way Tim Hortons has.
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Sounds like somebody has a grudge.
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Originally Posted by frege64
How much time do you have? the fact that I have never once been on one that departed or arrived on time...
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Well you are in the minority. Here's is WestJet's on-time performance for 2009 and 2008.
Air Canada's on-time performance wasn't in their 2009 Annual Information Form. I did find
this online, but I'm not sure how accurate it is or if it's even telling the full story, but it's a pretty bad level of performance if true.
Also, if you go to the on-time performance section of Air Canada's website, you'll notice they compare themselves against a whole bunch of other carriers. Not WestJet, though. Wonder what's up with that?
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Originally Posted by frege64
the redneck idiots who see flying them as an affirmation of Western separation
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lol wut? The pilots that fly for WestJet have the same qualifications as pilots for any other Canadian airline. Plus half them are probably former Canadian Airlines pilots, anyway.
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Originally Posted by frege64
no loyalty program,
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Loyalty programs are expensive to administer, but WestJet offers Air Miles through its BMO card and you can also redeem Air Miles through WestJet so not sure what more you would want. This strategy helps keep their prices lower across the board.
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no business class,
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You really don't understand their business model, do you? You can fit more people in a plane by not having multiple classes. That means each plane has the opportunity to generate more revenue on each and every flight. There are also less parts to stock (for seats, etc.) which helps keep costs down (like flying an all-737 fleet). That's good for the business, the shareholders and the public as well because it helps keep flights affordable.
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a new in-air emergency every day...
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This is the first I've heard of this. Are you suggesting WestJet has a higher number of incidents per flight than other carriers? If so, proof please.
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Worst seat width and seat pitch in the industry,
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I don't believe this for a second, but I'll let you prove it if you want. These numbers are readily availalbe online. I'm certain you are wrong, however, but don't want to bother looking it up.
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leather seats as a luxury when they only have them because they're easier to clean than the much more comfy alternatives,
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Yes heaven forbid a company makes a wise financial decision (it's true the leather lasts longer and is easier to clean) that also happens to look appealling. I also happen to like clean, non-worn seats. What about you?
Also, on what planet is leather not nice? Find me one luxury car that does not offer leather. It's a "luxury" standard in the transportation industry.
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FOX "news,"
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What are you talking about here? Their "fun" (okay kind of cheesy) press releases about people with the last name "Black" or whatever getting to fly free on Halloween and stuff like that? They're fun stories, people love them. What's the big deal?
Is there something else you meant by that?
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Originally Posted by frege64
horrible 737s,
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What on earth do you not like about 737s?