Thanks nicollet - yes, our February trip, we connected in Winnipeg which was very pleasant (thru AC). Left Saskatoon at 9 a.m., had a couple of hours to wander around Wpg airport and have lunch, then off to MBJ around 1:30 p.m. I've seen a few configurations through Winnipeg upcoming, but I believe the MBJ flights I've seen for my dates leave early in the morning. Would be great if we could just leave Saskatoon a couple of hours earlier than that, but all the choices I've seen involve a red eye, or flying to Edmonton or Calgary, then arriving late to Winnipeg with the early flight. I would rather pay another $100 + dollars to arrive early enough in the evening before the connection to get 8 hours sleep in a bed - I get really cranky without my rest! If only I could easily nod off on the airport benches.....would make it a lot easier/cheaper for me!