Pretty significant capacity bump for these markets (other than Prince George) in that they all go essentially from 19 seaters (B1900's for the most part with AC) to 34 seats including Plus seating. And while WS does not have an aircraft in this class so really could not run this internally it also seems like taking this expansion outside the company could also be seen as sending a message to its pilots and their recent decision to unionize. Maybe I'm reading too much into it but Encore unionizes and the next round of domestic expansion goes to a non union outside company via a partnership. Painting the planes in WestJet colors is going a lot further than a simple codeshare with a different airline.
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