YEG - Edmonton Int Airport - Page 91

rapid_business · #**1801** Posted **Feb 5, 2008, 1:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by tuffyy

So it sounds like this is infact the week for one of the announcements..

So many more are we expecting after this? On a scale of 1-10, how big is this one coming up this week?

I have to pull this one out....

tuffyy · #**1802** Posted **Feb 5, 2008, 2:51 AM**

Interesting note, the landed seat fee will be dropped with phase I taking effect April 1st.The next phase takes effect shortly after.

What does it mean?

It means that carriers will only be charged for the number of passengers on board.Rather than;that 737 has 42 people onboard but will charge them for the 102.

It's good for everyone and gives all the more reason for more flight activity.

Press release on that should follow soon.

tuffyy · #**1803** Posted **Feb 5, 2008, 2:59 AM**

Also more corporate news;

-Sobeys west the division of Sobeys capital who has the corporate office for western operations in Edmonton will move one of its corporate aircraft to YEG for the companies western division.

The aircraft, a IAI Astra will be based at the EFC FBO.

Its little news but good for the airport.

Edmonchuck · #**1804** Posted **Feb 5, 2008, 2:06 PM**

Didn't Wheaton do the same?

ZiZiPop · #**1805** Posted **Feb 5, 2008, 5:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by tuffyy

Its little news but good for the airport.

The little things can add up!

EdmTrekker · #**1806** Posted **Feb 5, 2008, 7:06 PM**

An interesting development - this would have some (albiet small) impact on connecting passenger loads from smaller communities who catch charter flights from YEG and YYC etc. Calgary based.

airports...http://www.financialpost.com/magazine/story.html?id=269856

quote: "We see an opportunity to get into middle Canada," says Morgan. "When I say middle Canada, I mean the Brandons, the Saskatoons, the Fort McMurrays and the Grand Prairies, and provide a service they can't get today."

Edmonchuck · #**1807** Posted **Feb 5, 2008, 10:36 PM**

I predict that this announcement is the following:

Wardair is BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!

ExcaliburKid · #**1808** Posted **Feb 5, 2008, 10:37 PM**

^.......seriously?

tuffyy · #**1809** Posted **Feb 5, 2008, 10:43 PM**

^ LOL

I would take it!!!

With the retro fleet offcourse.

DC-10's baby!!!

Coldrsx · #**1810** Posted **Feb 5, 2008, 10:45 PM**

^and free chocolate bars

Edmonchuck · #**1811** Posted **Feb 5, 2008, 10:47 PM**

Nah, I want another 742 to blow a few tires on the runway...that was LOOOOOUD!

DC-10 has a training wheel in the middle.

Edmonchuck · #**1812** Posted **Feb 5, 2008, 11:02 PM**

For you tuffy. Enjoy and remember fondly http://www.airliners.net/photo/Wardair-Canada/McDonnell-Douglas-DC-10-30/1236233/M/

Bigtime · #**1813** Posted **Feb 5, 2008, 11:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Edmonchuck

For you tuffy. Enjoy and remember fondly http://www.airliners.net/photo/Wardair-Canada/McDonnell-Douglas-DC-10-30/1236233/M/

I remember drawing pictures of Wardair planes when I was a kid, brings back some memories for sure!

Edmonchuck · #**1814** Posted **Feb 5, 2008, 11:22 PM**

Yep...I even remember the fights between the PWA and Ward crews...those were classic. No, You're rogue. No, You're rogue.

KrisYYC · #**1815** Posted **Feb 5, 2008, 11:29 PM**

Ah PWA. I remember going to say bye to my mom once a week at the airport as she left for Edmonton city centre on a PWA 737-200. I still vaguely remember what YYC looked like back then. It'd be interesting to see some archival photos.

tuffyy · #**1816** Posted **Feb 6, 2008, 4:09 AM**

I still remember flying a Wardair DC-10 from YYZ-CUN when Cancun was barely more than a sandbar with a few hotels on it...

Did it a few times, then the A310's arrived and Cancun was booming with hotels and resorts.

Even flew a 747-200 on a domestic flight from YYZ-YEG-YVR with Vancouver being my final destination.It was pretty cool and something you cant really do now.That was back in 85 or 86.

tuffyy · #**1817** Posted **Feb 6, 2008, 4:19 AM**

Good on Victoria;

~United launches new daily service from San Francisco to Victoria B.C~

Nice to see some of the smaller markets getting some action.

rapid_business · #**1818** Posted **Feb 6, 2008, 4:32 AM**

/\ It's because of John Dvorak pimping it on all his podcasts and article...lol.

No....? Any other tech geeks in the room? Am I all alone on this one....

LO 044 · #**1819** Posted **Feb 6, 2008, 3:50 PM**

On C2E, JimR has stated that the announcement we're all waiting for will be announced tomorrow.

ExcaliburKid · #**1820** Posted **Feb 6, 2008, 3:56 PM**

^