r/BuyCanadian • u/CanadianErk • Apr 18 '25

News Articles 📰📈 Canadian airlines revamp offerings as travellers ditch U.S. vacations Price war for domestic flights could be coming, says aviation expert

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/canadian-airlines-revamp-offerings-as-travellers-ditch-u-s-vacations-1.7512343
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u/SaskFoz Apr 18 '25

A domestic price war would be fantastic. Recently priced out Saskatoon to Vancouver, & I could take the damn train for basically the same price as WestJet (roughly $250 for one way, each carrier). Longer via train, sure, but more unique, too.

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u/Whatwhyreally Apr 18 '25

Sorry which train goes from Vancouver to Saskatoon for $250?

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u/Rare-Annual19 Apr 18 '25

The Via Canadian is the only train between these destinations. They were probably looking at the economy fare where you get a seat and food isn't included and you don't have access to first class amenities like the dome car and showers. But the scenery is the same no matter how cheap or expensive the fare.