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Originally posted by Jayx1 "same price" until they add in the hidden $150-$300 fuel surcharge that is

No, but thanks anyways.

I've flown with Air Canada for the same price as other airlines before. It all depends on when you book.

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AC has always been a better airline to fly in the way of comfort etc...

Fly AC and then Air Transat and you'll see the diff...

That's why they are more expensive than others...


Now...While I don't agree with this new charge because that kind of stuff has always been included, I can see their reasoning...

They've had to reduce prices to compete with all the cheepo companies which is why they're doing this new thing...

I really don't think a charter line would do any of that extra stuff....not even optional...and include it in the price of the ticket...

If you want to save money, then fly uncomfortably...

Or spend more and have a good flight with good food and legroom...

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Originally posted by Jayx1 "same price" until they add in the hidden $150-$300 fuel surcharge that is

Any surcharges at a particular airport are charged to all operators there...

So AC doesn't charge more than another line from the same airport....

Actually this is nothing new. A lot of airlines (Austrian Air being one of the first) include this fee in the price of the ticket, they just don't mention it.

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Originally posted by VDub Any surcharges at a particular airport are charged to all operators there... So AC doesn't charge more than another line from the same airport....

fuel surcharge is indeed charged by air canada. You are confusing fuel surcharge with the navcan, airport inprovement fee, GST and security fees that also add up to around $150 on top of a ticket. Thats why an air canada ticket advertised at $300 ends up being over $600.

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Originally posted by VDub AC has always been a better airline to fly in the way of comfort etc... Fly AC and then Air Transat and you'll see the diff... That's why they are more expensive than others... Now...While I don't agree with this new charge because that kind of stuff has always been included, I can see their reasoning... They've had to reduce prices to compete with all the cheepo companies which is why they're doing this new thing... I really don't think a charter line would do any of that extra stuff....not even optional...and include it in the price of the ticket... If you want to save money, then fly uncomfortably... Or spend more and have a good flight with good food and legroom...

Transat is a charter service. And yes they do suck. Westjet is the main competator for regularly scheduled flights and they are much better than air canada. Better seats, TV in every seat now and leather seats. I dont mind westjet at all. Also major flagship carriers from other countries have far superior service and charge the same or less than air canada for overseas flights.

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Originally posted by Jayx1 Transat is a charter service. And yes they do suck. Westjet is the main competator for regularly scheduled flights and they are much better than air canada. Better seats, TV in every seat now and leather seats. I dont mind westjet at all. Also major flagship carriers from other countries have far superior service and charge the same or less than air canada for overseas flights.

Westjet is relatively new and ordered all of their planes in the new config...

AC is def changing that way but lots more aircraft take time...

And I researched prices for a flight to Van and back...

WestJet

Price Summary
Departing: Fri, Apr 4, 2008
Airfare / Guest
Seat Sale Fare $289.00 CAD
Taxes, Fees & Surcharges /
Guest (details) $64.50 CAD
Taxes, Fees & Surcharges /
Guest (details) $64.50 CAD
Nav-Ins $23.00 CAD
GST-HST $16.83 CAD
AIF $20.00 CAD
ATSC $4.67 CAD
Subtotal / Guest
$353.50 CAD

Returning: Sun, May 4, 2008
Airfare / Guest
Seat Sale Fare $199.00 CAD
Taxes, Fees & Surcharges /
Guest (details) $54.75 CAD
Taxes, Fees & Surcharges /
Guest (details) $54.75 CAD
Nav-Ins $23.00 CAD
GST-HST $12.08 CAD
AIF $15.00 CAD
ATSC $4.67 CAD
Subtotal / Guest $253.75 CAD
Total Cost $607.25 CAD

Air Canada...

Fare Summary
Passenger Type Adult
Flight 1 - Departing airfare (Tango) 199.00
Flight 2 - Returning airfare (Tango) 199.00
Navcan and Surcharges NAV 46.00
Taxes, Fees and Charges
Canada Airport Improvement Fee SQ 35.00
Canada Security Charge CA 9.33
Canada Goods and Services Tax (GST/HST #10009-2287) XG 24.42
Total airfare and taxes before options (per passenger) 512.75
Number Of Passengers 1
Grand Total - Canadian Dollars $512.75


I don't see any fuel surcharge of 150 bones buddy

Last edited by VDub on Apr-04-2008 at 18:42

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Originally posted by VDub Westjet is relatively new and ordered all of their planes in the new config... AC is def changing that way but lots more aircraft take time...

Im sure AC will charge for it.

Jayx1 has a real hate on for AC. You do realize you're a minority traveler, the vacation traveler.

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Originally posted by oldschool420 No, but thanks anyways.

Do you fly often, i just flew with Air Canada ... Horrible service ... definately not comperable to west jet lol

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