[URBAN NOTE] "Too few seats filled, WestJet nixes Toronto-Brandon flights"
The Toronto Star carried the Brandon Sun's report about the end of direct flights between Toronto and Brandon, Manitoba's second city. I have been told that the flights were inconveniently timed, scheduled in the early morning even, so no surprise there. Still, as someone who enjoys the Toronto-Charlottetown link in summer, I'm saddened this tie between Toronto and a city lower in Canada's urban hierarchy has been severed.
Starting next week, WestJet will no longer be offering direct service between Brandon, Man., and Toronto.
The airline says as of Sept. 26, it will remove the run from its schedule because demand for seats has not met expectations.
The four-times-a-week flights began at the end of June to test response to the route.
WestJet then announced in July that it would offer the service on a year-round basis starting late next month.
People who have booked flights on the route will be contacted by WestJet directly to make alternate travel arrangements or to offer refunds.
Starting next week, WestJet will no longer be offering direct service between Brandon, Man., and Toronto.
The airline says as of Sept. 26, it will remove the run from its schedule because demand for seats has not met expectations.
The four-times-a-week flights began at the end of June to test response to the route.
WestJet then announced in July that it would offer the service on a year-round basis starting late next month.
People who have booked flights on the route will be contacted by WestJet directly to make alternate travel arrangements or to offer refunds.