I use to fly alot. I still fly quite a bit but only around 20+ flights a year.
Back in 2006, I flew overseas alot. I flew over 200,000 miles and I only flew air Canada and its star alliance partners. Flying was all paid through work but with that being said I now only fly air canada unless there is an absolute deal, but chances are if west jet has a sale air canada matches shortly and vice versa. I stick with air canada now mainly because of the point system. I am in bed with aeroplan. I still have enough aeroplan miles for 8 free flights in north america and I just booked 2 for me and my son to go to New York for xmas.
I fly the Calgary - GP route alot still for work and that route is a cash cow!!! I'm on an old Dash8 and usually my flights are anywhere from $500 - $800 (including return). I'm honestly thinking that, this has to be one of air canadas more profitable routes. Some people say why not go Westjet to GP, I say because westjet doesn't have a great time slot for this. Air Canada seems to have great time slots for everywhere they fly.
I do agree though that service for AC vs Westjet doesn't compare and westjet has been great for the rare times I fly, while I have more issues with AC. But then again I could care less about service as long as the plane gets me there and on time.
The problem with the Dash8's is that they have limitations in some weather conditions hence why air canada tends to have more delays from my experience. Westjet will start to experience this when they startup there regional airline.
As per the original topic, it has already been nailed pretty well.
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