YEG - Edmonton Int Airport - Page 165

dansk · #**3281** Posted **Nov 20, 2008, 12:33 AM**

Correct when I refer to the attitude in Edmonton it isn't only based on Construction. Construction is the last thing that is in a string of events. You will notice that Edmonton has more of as I call it a pessimistic view point that is much like that found in say the UK. Our firm repeated notices how their is an attitude in Edmonton of negativiety that we do not understand. However, the more we learn the market their we realise it comes partially because of the industries based over their in Edmonton.

That is all I meant. Care on.

Great Dane · #**3282** Posted **Nov 20, 2008, 9:56 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasper and one o nin

And it only took you 9 hours to come up with such a sophisticated post.
Bravo! (hands clapping slowly)

I'm so sorry that I popped your little bubble.

Edmonton has a lot to learn, Calgary is a perfect example.

Daveography · #**3283** Posted **Nov 20, 2008, 4:25 PM**

^ Calgary is a great city and has a lot going for it, but I wouldn't call it a "perfect" example of anything. There's actually very very few cities I would say that of.

dansk · #**3284** Posted **Nov 20, 2008, 5:01 PM**

Agreed, actually Calgary is probably the last city Edmonton wants to follow.

Bigtime · #**3285** Posted **Nov 20, 2008, 5:07 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Great Dane

I'm so sorry that I popped your little bubble.

Edmonton has a lot to learn, Calgary is a perfect example.

This man does not speak for most of us in Calgary. We are definitely far from perfect. I think no city could ever claim something crazy like that!

Great Dane · #**3286** Posted **Nov 22, 2008, 4:10 AM**

Since people obviously can't read on here, please tell me where I said Calgary was perfect?

What I did say was that Calgary is a perfect example for Edmonton to follow. While Calgary is nowhere close to perfect, it's not hard to notice the vast improvement it is over Edmonton.

Do I need to list off why Calgary is a perfect example for Edmonton to follow in some areas?

Hardhatdan · #**3287** Posted **Nov 22, 2008, 4:21 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Great Dane

Since people obviously can't read on here, please tell me where I said Calgary was perfect?

What I did say was that Calgary is a perfect example for Edmonton to follow. While Calgary is nowhere close to perfect, it's not hard to notice the vast improvement it is over Edmonton.

Do I need to list off why Calgary is a perfect example for Edmonton to follow in some areas?

Yes.
Thanks in advance for the free education.

Daveography · #**3288** Posted **Nov 22, 2008, 4:34 AM**

^ Ditto. I'm hoping to see "positive can-do attitude" in your list.

Jasper and one o nin · #**3289** Posted **Nov 26, 2008, 3:52 PM**

THE USA
the 51 airports which have reported October figures are down by just over 7%:
Atlanta; ATL USA
Just reported: passenger numbers drop by -1.2%.
Chicago OHare; ORD USA
Just reported: passenger numbers drop by -11.2%.
Minneapolis; MSP USA
Latest report shows passengers down by -6.6%.
Seattle; SEA USA
Passenger numbers for the month are down by -2%.
Chicago Midway; MDW USA
Passenger numbers for the month are down by -12.4%.
San Diego; SAN USA
Passenger numbers for the month are down by -6.9%.
Tampa; TPA USA
Passenger numbers for the month are down by -5.9%.
St Louis; STL USA
Latest report shows passengers down by -7.7%.
Portland; PDX USA
Latest report shows passengers down by -8.4%.
Cincinnati; CVG USA
Passenger numbers for the month are down by -21.2%.

EUROPE
French airports are a special case in October:
London Heathrow; LHR UK
Passenger numbers for the month are down by -3.8%.
Frankfurt; FRA Germany
Passenger numbers for the month are down by -4.9%.
Madrid Barajas; MAD Spain
Just reported: passenger numbers drop by -13.7%.
Munich; MUC Germany
Latest report shows passengers down by -1.8%.
Rome Fiumicino; FCO Italy
Total passengers for the month are up by 0.9%.
London Gatwick; LGW UK
Latest report shows passengers down by -10.4%.
Zurich; ZRH Switzerland
Latest: passenger numbers have risen by 3.2%.
Copenhagen; CPH Denmark
Passenger numbers for the month are down by -3.8%.
Oslo; OSL Norway
Passenger numbers for the month are down by -2.8%.
Dusseldorf; DUS Germany
Latest report shows passengers down by -2.4%.
Vienna; VIE Austria
Passenger numbers for the month are down by -2.1%.
Arlanda; ARN Sweden
Just reported: passenger numbers drop by -2.7%.

Jasper and one o nin · #**3290** Posted **Nov 27, 2008, 5:11 PM**

Mountain Lodge Bar & Grill opens at EIA

Airport customers can enjoy the ambience of Canada’s mountain resorts at EIA’s newest full-service restaurant

Edmonton, Alta. – Edmonton International Airport (EIA) welcomes another full-service restaurant to the growing array of food and beverage options available to airport customers. EIA passengers can now enjoy the atmosphere and menu of a contemporary mountain resort as Mountain Lodge Bar & Grill opens for business in the domestic passenger departures lounge.

“Edmonton is the international gateway to Jasper and the Rocky Mountains, so it’s fitting that airport customers can experience the warm hospitality and great food of a contemporary Canadian mountain lodge before departing on their flights,” says Reg Milley, EIA President and CEO.

Mountain Lodge Bar & Grill is located across from gate 49 in the domestic departures lounge, just past pre-board screening. Travellers can choose from a full-service menu including a range of breakfast specialties, hearty sandwiches, gourmet burgers, steak, chicken and seafood entrées, and a selection of tasty soups, salads and appetizers. The 130-seat restaurant is fully licensed, offering beer, wine and spirit selections.

The new restaurant, operated by HMSHost, complements the recently renovated Jasper Bar & Grill, which opened earlier this fall on Departures Level. Both restaurants feature natural wood finishings, mountain landscapes and warm earth tones meant to remind visitors of the forests, lakes and rivers of Canada’s Rocky Mountains.

New food and beverage offerings are part of an overall plan to improve the customer experience and provide more choice when travelling through EIA.

Coldrsx · #**3291** Posted **Nov 27, 2008, 5:16 PM**

^great to hear... and Chili's opening near gate 52 will also add much needed food/bev

CanadianCentaur · #**3292** Posted **Nov 27, 2008, 7:54 PM**

* And cut down on the lineup into Montana's!

lubicon · #**3293** Posted **Nov 28, 2008, 10:38 PM**

Found this over on Flyertalk. Not sure if it's accurate....

Air Canada adds extra Edmonton - London flight in Summer 09

As per 28NOV08 Amadeus timetable display, Air Canada is adding extra service on the Edmonton - London Heathrow route in Summer 2009

Edmonton - London Heathrow
Service increase from 7 to 9 weekly from 03MAY09 to 20OCT09

AC898 YEG1945 - 1130+1LHR 763 D
AC896 YEG2205 - 1350+1LHR 763 27

AC899 LHR1515 - 1720YEG 763 D
AC897 LHR1615 - 1820YEG 763 27

Calgary - London Heathrow
With the increase out of Edmonton, Calgary is losing 2 weekly frequencies.

Service increase from 7 to 12 weekly from 04MAY09. Service operated 2 Daily in Summer 2008
AC850 YYC1920 - 1110+1LHR 333 D
AC852 YYC2155 - 1350+1LHR 763 x27

AC851 LHR1415 - 1635YYC 333 D
AC853 LHR1615 - 1845YYC 763 x27

Coldrsx · #**3294** Posted **Nov 28, 2008, 10:40 PM**

"Found this over on Flyertalk. Not sure if it's accurate...."

that's about right

rapid_business · #**3295** Posted **Nov 28, 2008, 10:41 PM**

so what is the weekly # for the year round YEG-LHR, or did that get cut dramatically?

lubicon · #**3296** Posted **Nov 28, 2008, 10:42 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

"Found this over on Flyertalk. Not sure if it's accurate...."

that's about right

Not sure how to read you on this one. I meant Flyertalk, not Airliners.net. Flyertalk is usually pretty reputable.

Coldrsx · #**3297** Posted **Nov 28, 2008, 10:44 PM**

^

i have heard 9 flights as well...

CMD UW · #**3298** Posted **Nov 28, 2008, 10:49 PM**

Good news for YEG.

KrisYYC · #**3299** Posted **Nov 29, 2008, 12:02 AM**

But I thought AC was involved in a deep, far reaching conspiracy to stifle YEG's growth?

tuffyy · #**3300** Posted **Nov 29, 2008, 12:30 AM**

And as many of you know (that attended the beer and bull session with Jim and others) there is also another new airline announcement soon.

Now you can say....Promises...promises....