YEG - Edmonton Int Airport - Page 194

Jasper and one o nin · #**3861** Posted **Jun 17, 2009, 3:42 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by m0nkyman

Small airplanes running at full capacity from regional airplanes to hubs.
Large airplanes running at full capacity from hub to hub.

vs

Mid size planes never running at full capacity but flying directly.

There is some economic sense to be had given that binary choice.....

That begs the question, why would AC give YEG a direct flight to London if they are going to do everything they can to discourage passengers from using it?

dansk · #**3862** Posted **Jun 17, 2009, 11:00 PM**

Because Edmonton is a major Canadian centre that Air Canada knew they needed to enter the LHR before competition did.

Since they do not have partner that would serve the route they did.

Jasper and one o nin · #**3863** Posted **Jun 18, 2009, 2:01 AM**

i understand, it just really seems stupid. they give us a route, and then discourage people to use it.

dansk · #**3864** Posted **Jun 18, 2009, 2:35 PM**

How do you come to the conclusion they don't want people to fly that route? I can assure you they want that route to do well.

tuffyy · #**3865** Posted **Jun 19, 2009, 5:23 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by YYCguys

So it seems at least initially, guests in Calgary who want to go to Cancun will be making a connection in Edmonton. That's a welcome switch!

WestJet Comments on Canadian Gov't Designation for Mexico
Airline receives OK to fly to popular resort destinations

CALGARY, June 9 /CNW/ - WestJet (TSX:WJA) today commented on the federal
government's granting of designation for WestJet to provide increased
scheduled service to Mexico.
Sean Durfy, WestJet President and Chief Executive Officer, said these
designations are a continuing expression of the government's confidence in
WestJet to provide Canadians with high-value, low-cost travel.
"This announcement today is another step forward in our strategic plan,
which includes significant international expansion," he said. "Our ability to
deliver our exceptional guest experience to Mazatlan and San Jose del Cabo has
now resulted in further designations from the Transport Minister. We
appreciate the minister's confidence and look forward to providing service to
these new and exciting destinations in Mexico."
Included in this announcement are designations that apply immediately and
some that apply in December 2009. As WestJet's fleet continues to expand, the
airline remains well positioned to serve these destinations on a scheduled
basis.
Specific information regarding dates and fares will be available in the
coming weeks.

WestJet received the following designations effective immediately:
Vancouver-Mazatlan
Calgary-Puerto Vallarta
Edmonton-Cancun
Edmonton-Puerto Vallarta
Winnipeg-Mazatlan
Winnipeg-Puerto Vallarta
Halifax-Cancun

WestJet received the following designations effective December 2009:
Vancouver-Cancun
Vancouver-Puerto Vallarta
Calgary-Cancun
Winnipeg-Cancun
Toronto-Cancun
Toronto-Puerto Vallarta
Montreal-Cancun

Durfy said today's news is exciting for both WestJet and its guests. "Our
network connectivity into major Canadian cities, our comfortable,
Next-Generation 737s, the incredible packages that WestJet Vacations offers
and, of course, our fun and friendly service...they are all reasons why more
and more Canadians are choosing WestJet each and every day."

About WestJet

WestJet is Canada's leading high-value low-cost airline offering
scheduled service throughout its 47-city North American and Caribbean network.
Named Canada's most admired corporate culture in 2005, 2006 and 2007, WestJet
pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. WestJet offers increased legroom and
leather seats on its modern fleet of 75 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft,
and live seatback television provided by Bell ExpressVu. With future
deliveries for an additional 46 aircraft, bringing its fleet to 121 by 2013,
WestJet strives to be the number one choice for travellers.

For further information: WestJet, Gillian Bentley, Media Relations,
1-888-WJ 4 NEWS (1-888-954-6397), Email: [email protected], Website:
www.westjet.com
Index of Releases

Link here http://micro.newswire.ca/release.cgi?rkey=1606093950&view=87295-2&Start=0

Its now been set in stone...
WestJet will begin 3 times weekly nonstop service from Edmonton to Cancun on Dec 8/09.Flights will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays utilizing a mix of 737-700's and a 737-800 on the Thursday flight.The flights will also continue into the spring/summer season of 2010 with those schedules to be announced later in 2009.The carrier had formerly been operating the route for Transat holidays and will now operate in its own right.

Coldrsx · #**3866** Posted **Jun 23, 2009, 7:43 PM**

oh hello

http://www.hsea.ca/downloads/7001.pdf

ExcaliburKid · #**3867** Posted **Jun 23, 2009, 7:47 PM**

That's one alluring rendering.

Daveography · #**3868** Posted **Jun 23, 2009, 8:25 PM**

LookittheSHINEY

0773|=\ · #**3869** Posted **Jun 23, 2009, 10:50 PM**

Hot. Now if only there was a direct DT<->YEG rail line running right underneath it...

IKAN104 · #**3870** Posted **Jun 25, 2009, 3:56 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

oh hello

http://www.hsea.ca/downloads/7001.pdf

itom 987 · #**3871** Posted **Jun 26, 2009, 3:33 AM**

That control tower looks better than most downtown office buildings.

IKAN104 · #**3872** Posted **Jun 26, 2009, 3:03 PM**

Of course it's only a proposal. Who knows what we'll actually end up with.

rapid_business · #**3873** Posted **Jun 26, 2009, 3:27 PM**

/\ Not that.

MalcolmTucker · #**3874** Posted **Jun 26, 2009, 3:35 PM**

Yeah., I would bet a pretty standard NavCan design out in the field. Why have a needless expense.

It would be the first thing deleted from airport renovations.

Daveography · #**3875** Posted **Jun 26, 2009, 3:46 PM**

It would certainly be a neat sight to behold on landing.

Coldrsx · #**3876** Posted **Jun 26, 2009, 3:51 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir.Humphrey.Appleby

Yeah., I would bet a pretty standard NavCan design out in the field. Why have a needless expense.

It would be the first thing deleted from airport renovations.

new tower not in field but on terminal

240glt · #**3877** Posted **Jun 26, 2009, 4:40 PM**

And remember it's not just a control tower. EA will be moving a lot of their operations into the new tower as well.

CanadianCentaur · #**3878** Posted **Jun 26, 2009, 5:39 PM**

How soon could construction of the new tower get started if the study should favour it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by itom 987

That control tower looks better than most downtown office buildings.

Quite true!

LO 044 · #**3879** Posted **Jun 26, 2009, 6:22 PM**

I'm curious which floor would be good for a proper observation deck for ya know, the people actually using the airport. Sadly EA will probably lease all the space to the highest bidder or sit their head honchos in the best viewed offices facing the runways.

IKAN104 · #**3880** Posted **Jun 26, 2009, 6:40 PM**

There's gotta be some kind of observation deck in there because what we have right now (though it can hardly even be called an observation deck) will be blocked by the new tower.