Right, I didn't think they were narrow enough to squeeze in a seat. But it's also believable that the airline would use narrower seats for the weight savings.
[Swoop ultra low fares] Swoop Abbotsford BC to YEG $9 one way all in
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That's really not the issue. It's legroom or "pitch." There is a widely-supported bipartisan bill in the US that would set standards because being forced to not be able to stretch out or move is a health safety risk; blood clots can form, for instance. Canadians? Just like not legislating that our pilots get enough rest, unlike US and many other countries' rules (so Air Canada tries to land on top of other airplanes), we're screwed.
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he was taklking about width.FatWallet wrote: ↑ That's really not the issue. It's legroom or "pitch." There is a widely-supported bipartisan bill in the US that would set standards because being forced to not be able to stretch out or move is a health safety risk; blood clots can form, for instance. Canadians? Just like not legislating that our pilots get enough rest, unlike US and many other countries' rules (so Air Canada tries to land on top of other airplanes), we're screwed.
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But when these planes crash, who will pay for the search and recovery of the bodies? Not tax payers I hope.
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Owned by westjet. We need more competition, not some fake discount brands owned by the duopolies who are trying to kill competition. No thanks!
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I flew with Swoop in the summer round trip from Abbotsford to Hamilton. The planes were clean, nicely refurbished. The on flight entertainment was free and streaming wifi to tablets, just like westjet. The selection of movies, tv shows and games wasn't as large as westjet, but was adequate. I rather enjoyed it for how little I paid. Just bring your own food and buy your drinks from an airport after you pass through security and you will save on that. The staff were also friendly, everything was just like westjet - just more pink and grey. I will have no problem saving $ and flying them again.
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I am looking to fly the same route. Mind telling me how much you paid? Trying to see what a good deal is on this flight path.morris_the_cat wrote: ↑ I flew with Swoop in the summer round trip from Abbotsford to Hamilton. The planes were clean, nicely refurbished. The on flight entertainment was free and streaming wifi to tablets, just like westjet. The selection of movies, tv shows and games wasn't as large as westjet, but was adequate. I rather enjoyed it for how little I paid. Just bring your own food and buy your drinks from an airport after you pass through security and you will save on that. The staff were also friendly, everything was just like westjet - just more pink and grey. I will have no problem saving $ and flying them again.
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Well I don't know why you're quoting me then and talking about pitch.
You yourself say if someone is obese, then width is an issue. OP had said that 2 big guys sat next to him and hence width is the issue for him.
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$312 return including pre-purchasing a pre-selected seat and a luggage, taxes in.sellurcell wrote: ↑ I am looking to fly the same route. Mind telling me how much you paid? Trying to see what a good deal is on this flight path.
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Flying Swoop next weekend, we'll see how it goes. I'm 6'3" 250lbs so I know it's going to suck but I paid $400 taxes in for four of us to go from Winnipeg to BC. I'll suck it up for a few hours. I get home 10:30PM and have an important meeting the next morning (set after I made the flight) so really hope I don't get screwed.