According to the Calgary Herald, ultra-low-cost carriers struggle to thrive in Canada, not because of factors like fuel prices or pilot salaries, but due to infrastructure costs.
Unlike in Europe or the U.S., operating an airline in Canada comes with high fees for airports, air traffic control, security, and other shared services. For example, a return trip from Calgary to Toronto incurs around CAD $160 in infrastructure-related fees, double the U.S. cost. This high fee system makes Toronto's Pearson Airport, already criticized for low customer satisfaction, even less appealing.
The opinion piece concludes Canadian authorities must reduce infrastructure costs to promote a competitive aviation sector.
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