YEG - Edmonton Int Airport - Page 174

eemy · #**3461** Posted **Jan 27, 2009, 1:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by pallo

Hello

Could anyone please tell me why there are no direct bus connections between Edmonton and Banff? The only few bus i could find all go through Calgary which makes the journey like 6 hours long

I thought that the distance between edmonton and banff
would have been the same as the distance between calgary and banff, isn't that so?

Not even remotely. Apparently the shortest way to Banff is through Calgary period.

Coldrsx · #**3462** Posted **Jan 27, 2009, 3:50 PM**

^correct. Buses take a little long, perhaps rent a car? It is 4-4.5 hours that way.

deedub35 · #**3463** Posted **Jan 27, 2009, 8:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by jeremy_haak

Apparently the shortest way to Banff is through Calgary period.

I disagree. I head to Canmore all the time as I have a condo there. I always turn off at Airdrie and turn before Cochrane and rejoin hwy 1 at Morley. I can make Canmore easily within 3.5 hours. I've done it in 3.0 hours before with a little tailwind.

For those unfamiliar with the route:
Hwy 2 south to Airdrie
Hwy 567 west / 722 south / 567 west / 22 south to Cochrane
Hwy 1A west to Morley

240glt · #**3464** Posted **Jan 27, 2009, 8:38 PM**

^ That's my route as well, at least until the Calgary ring road is done.

deedub35 · #**3465** Posted **Jan 27, 2009, 8:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by 240glt

^ That's my route as well, at least until the Calgary ring road is done.

I have thought about this as well. I'm not sure it will be faster though because there will be an awful lot of traffic on that road plus there will still be two traffic lights. We all know that ring roads and traffic lights don't mix.

240glt · #**3466** Posted **Jan 27, 2009, 9:29 PM**

Ew, I didn't realize that there would be lights. I thought the province learned that lesson with the SW AHD.

0773|=\ · #**3467** Posted **Jan 27, 2009, 9:52 PM**

It's just two lights, and they're temporary. This project has 'em because it still has a traditional government-funding delivery (it was initially funded at the same time as SW AHD). Considering that you have 3 lights in Airdrie, plus a few more in Cochrane, and 4-way stops (and turns in front of traffic), I still think Calgary's ring road will be faster and safer, as long as you don't approach it during peak-traffic hours.

deedub35 · #**3468** Posted **Jan 27, 2009, 10:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by 0773|=\

It's just two lights, and they're temporary. This project has 'em because it still has a traditional government-funding delivery (it was initially funded at the same time as SW AHD). Considering that you have 3 lights in Airdrie, plus a few more in Cochrane, and 4-way stops (and turns in front of traffic), I still think Calgary's ring road will be faster and safer, as long as you don't approach it during peak-traffic hours.

The lights on AHD are temporary too! Bottom line is they are there and they contribute to tie ups. Plus this way is longer in distance. Agree to disagree. This question will have to remain answered until the route is open.

dancinb · #**3469** Posted **Feb 2, 2009, 4:53 PM**

A few details about my trip to SFO this weekend...

Took the 7:30 flight out of YEG on Saturday morning. Not a single empty seat on the plane. I'd never been in the international departures at YEG and was pleasantly surprised how busy it was. I'd always heard from this thread how few food shops there are...I boarded the plane hungry because I didn't want to stand in line for 20 mins! The domestic terminal (visible through the glass wall) was completely empty which seemed a bit strange to me. You'd think AC would have at least 1 flight out before 8am!

Took an early flight back through YVR on Sunday morning. The E190 had a number of empty seats - probably 80% full. The connecting flight to YEG seemed to be oversold with a number of standby's. While we were boarding the plane, we had to let some people who had already boarded back off the plane....they were muttering "Apparently there's no row 32 or 33!"

Air Canada's computer told them they had a bigger plane than the A320 (ver.1) and as such, had ticketed 12 people who I bet were some pissed off when they got back to the gate to likely get put on the next flight(s)!!

Maybe I'm just seeing what I want to see, but I can't help but wonder why the fullest flights I'm on are always the ones to/from YEG. Been that way for the last few years and even now in the 'bad' times.

Other general comments:
YVR's international terminal is beautiful
Was surprised to see SF has a trolley bus system
Palm trees and patios are nice in January
Cool to see that SFO has solar panels on its roof

0773|=\ · #**3470** Posted **Feb 2, 2009, 8:44 PM**

I notice every time I'm in YEG's domestic terminal, all the newer gates seem to have hardly any traffic, meanwhile, the old part of the terminal is completely crowded. Seems like a waste of a nice looking terminal.

One other question, what part of the terminal are flights to LHR run out of? Isn't the south end of the terminal strictly trans-border (because of US pre-clearance), or is there pre-clearance for UK as well? I thought I might have seen a flight to LHR outside of that south end of the terminal, or maybe I just have a bad memory...?

dansk · #**3471** Posted **Feb 2, 2009, 8:47 PM**

LHR flights are run departures through the domestic terminal. The area mentioned above is tranborders.

Rogie · #**3472** Posted **Feb 5, 2009, 8:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by 0773|=\

I notice every time I'm in YEG's domestic terminal, all the newer gates seem to have hardly any traffic, meanwhile, the old part of the terminal is completely crowded. Seems like a waste of a nice looking terminal.

I've been lurking for a long time, but this is my first post here.

I just flew into YEG from YVR on Saturday, and the South terminal when I arrived around the noon hour was full. Same for my departure on Monday. E190s were full both ways too.

I noticed that vast new parking area at YEG too. Lots of undisturbed snow there, I guess they were planning for some longer-term future.

Coldrsx · #**3473** Posted **Feb 5, 2009, 3:45 PM**

^that is the "overflow" lot which is primarily used at peak holiday times etc.

Coldrsx · #**3474** Posted **Feb 10, 2009, 9:57 PM**

interesting article on Reg and 'port alberta'

http://www.edmontonians.com/association.aspx

CanadianCentaur · #**3475** Posted **Feb 10, 2009, 10:01 PM**

^ I was reading about this last Friday.

But I'd bet the economic downturn might delay things for Port Alberta by several years at least.

CMD UW · #**3476** Posted **Feb 11, 2009, 12:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

^that is the "overflow" lot which is primarily used at peak holiday times etc.

Yes, but I was unaware that this new 'overflow' parking was going to be outfitted with plug-in and lights. Much better than the shitty longterm parking across the QEII....

CMD UW · #**3477** Posted **Feb 11, 2009, 12:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by CanadianCentaur

^ I was reading about this last Friday.

But I'd bet the economic downturn might delay things for Port Alberta by several years at least.

Here's where you are wrong. In fact, they are just gearing up. First round of RFP's are out.

Apparently there is another inland 'Port' project in another the Prairie province that is ahead of Port Alberta....this is why they have ignited the fire.

Jasper and one o nin · #**3478** Posted **Feb 11, 2009, 1:17 AM**

i see port alberta as being a great thing for the economic downturn. if the feds are going to pump money into the economy - this is where it should go. same with the province. but are they that smart?

Jasper and one o nin · #**3479** Posted **Feb 11, 2009, 1:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by CMD UW

Apparently there is another inland 'Port' project in another the Prairie province that is ahead of Port Alberta.....

Winnipeg? Edmonton makes the most sence. It would be stupid to invest anywhere else.
If the feds were smart, given the economic situation, they would establish PA as a free trade zone, and quickly

DAVEinEDMONTON · #**3480** Posted **Feb 11, 2009, 3:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jasper and one o nin

Winnipeg? Edmonton makes the most sense. It would be stupid to invest anywhere else.
If the feds were smart, given the economic situation, they would establish PA as a free trade zone, and quickly

Edmonton has been on track with Port Alberta long before any other city began to show serious interest. Port Alberta is a long term plan which will be realized based on supply and demand and I think there are projections that there will be enough container traffic to support a number of prairie inland port operations. Edmonton's strategic location may lend itself to be the first one out of the block but Edmonton's development of Port Alberta will not preclude any other city from offering the same services maybe from different ports or different goods. Edmonton being the first major city on CN's main lines from both Prince Rupert and Vancouver is a huge advantage and cannot be ignored.