SASKATOON — The Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce is asking the federal competition regulator to investigate Air Canada's decision to end its flights between Saskatoon and Calgary and between Regina and Calgary.
In a submission to the Competition Bureau, the business group says the decision by Air Canada leaves WestJet as the only airline offering direct service between Saskatchewan and Calgary.
The chamber alleges WestJet and Air Canada have engaged in anticompetitive behaviour through a strategy to reduce competition intensity on certain regional 91原创 routes.
It says the routes from Saskatchewan are critical not just for travel to and from Calgary, but also for connecting flights from the key hub.
Air Canada says it rejects any allegations of anticompetitive conduct, noting that it continues to serve Saskatoon and Regina with daily flights to 91原创 and Toronto, and beginning on June 1 to Montreal.
WestJet also rejected the allegations and says it is committed to serving Saskatchewan.
This report by The 91原创 Press was first published Jan. 18, 2023.
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