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2012-07-11 at 16:06

Bearskin no longer pursuing flights to U.S.

By tbnewswatch.com
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Officials with Bearskin Airlines say they are no longer pursuing a cross-border passenger air service. 

This comes following the announcement Tuesday by United Airlines to begin offering flights between Thunder Bay and Chicago this February.

Back in 2010, Bearskin announced its intentions to offer flights to and from Minneapolis, to fill the void left behind by Delta Airlines. 

The U.S. air carrier cancelled the route in October of that year, due to low passenger volumes.  Bearskin had originally planned to have the Minneapolis service available in early 2011. 

It was delayed until the fall of 2011, and then to 2012 because of a shortage of aircraft in their fleet. 

Bearskin's director of marketing and sales, Ron Hell, told TBT News Wednesday that the company has no plans to try to compete with United for cross-border travelers. 

Hell added that they haven't completely given up on bringing back the Minneapolis route, they just have no plans to continue pursuing it at this time.



(Thunder Bay Television)
 

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Arch Stanton says:
Quote: 'Bearskin....has no plans to try to compete with United for cross-border travelers.'

Why on earth would they when they can stay here and charge us $1,785.68 for a return flight from Thunder Bay to Sudbury?????!
7/11/2012 4:21:40 PM
musicferret says:
BANG ON!
7/11/2012 8:21:54 PM
jimmyboy says:
I would think that flights to and from Minneapolis would be much preferred over flights to and from Chicago.
7/11/2012 5:05:19 PM
brooky says:
And your reason for this is??? Have you ever flown to Minneapolis just because you wanted to visit Minnesota? I didn't think so. Neither has anybody else on the planet. Flying from TB to the US is just a stepping stone for points further. And United's jets will get you there way faster than Bearskins puddle jumpers.
7/12/2012 8:55:59 PM
Man of Steel says:
Bearskin Airlines doesnt stand a chance anyways to compete. Whats the saying...if you cant stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
7/11/2012 6:06:50 PM
fruz says:
"Why on earth would they when they can stay here and charge us $1,785.68 for a return flight from Thunder Bay to Sudbury?????!"

…and you're upset because you paid this?? You do know their are other carriers that fly to Sudbury. Albeit, not direct but usually only one stop via Toronto. These flights are cheaper and more comfortable. Additionally, Bearskin only operates one direct flight to sudbury a day. The remainder are via Sault Ste. Marie.

I wouldn't get your panties in knot over high fares if you're not willing to look around for alternatives. They charge this to fools that are willing to pay it. If you paid this than you only have yourself to be upset with.

Just my two cents...
7/14/2012 2:36:13 PM
grim reaper says:
i hear they may be planning a direct flight to grand marais.mn! (with a bag of nuts guaranteed)

they might even start taking canadian tire money @ par too if the demand is there & it catches on!
7/15/2012 12:54:28 AM
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