YEG - Edmonton Int Airport - Page 394

Hallsy's Toupee · #**7861** Posted **Mar 2, 2013, 6:36 PM**

https://twitter.com/GlobalEdmonton/status/307697189566685184

U.S. budget cuts impacting customs and border staffing and, consequently, air travel here in Canada
http://ow.ly/ibYcD

EdmTrekker · #**7862** Posted **Mar 2, 2013, 11:28 PM**

It would be good to see a list of services at all airports in Canada and the impact.

tuffyy · #**7863** Posted **Mar 3, 2013, 2:09 AM**

Looks like both United flights from IAH (flight 506 and 596) are operating with a A320 and A319 today. In addition sunday see's the third mid day flight added using a A319. All of tomorrow's flights From IAH will use Airbus equiptment 2xA319's and a A320.

EdmTrekker · #**7864** Posted **Mar 3, 2013, 3:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by tuffyy

Looks like both United flights from IAH (flight 506 and 596) are operating with a A320 and A319 today. In addition sunday see's the third mid day flight added using a A319. All of tomorrow's flights From IAH will use Airbus equiptment 2xA319's and a A320.

Wow - I take it the flights must be full for United to do that. Would this be a correct assessment?

hilman · #**7865** Posted **Mar 3, 2013, 3:37 AM**

Aren't those planes the same size as 738's? What would be the purpose, just moving metal around?

tuffyy · #**7866** Posted **Mar 3, 2013, 4:39 AM**

The third flight only operates on Saturday and Sunday for a short period. Initially it appeared that 737's would be operating the remainder of the flights. But now it appears its just a temporary shift in metal as it goes back to 737's in a short time. The route seems to be alternating alot in the last few months between the 735's, 73G's, 738's and 739's. Its a matter of scheduling as per demand.

Johnny Aussie · #**7867** Posted **Mar 3, 2013, 6:20 AM**

United notoriously moves metal around to match capacity.

UA 319s seat 120
UA 320s seat 138-144
UA 738s seat 152-160
UA 739s seat 167-173

See united.com for more info.

tuffyy · #**7868** Posted **Mar 3, 2013, 5:34 PM**

As per Icelandair's official Facebook page they have stated they are considering service to YEG in 2014 with a possible announcement by August or so.

cyeg66 · #**7869** Posted **Mar 3, 2013, 9:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by tuffyy

As per Icelandair's official Facebook page they have stated they are considering service to YEG in 2014 with a possible announcement by August or so.

Well that would be cool.

Jasper and one o nin · #**7870** Posted **Mar 3, 2013, 10:30 PM**

nm...

tuffyy · #**7871** Posted **Mar 3, 2013, 11:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jasper and one o nin

nm...

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hilman · #**7872** Posted **Mar 3, 2013, 11:55 PM**

Hey wrote a post and then changed his mind, nm = nevermind

Jasper and one o nin · #**7873** Posted **Mar 4, 2013, 1:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by tuffyy

???

I was going to question their so called "statement" on their facebook page. Seems to me a couple years back you posted on this forum that some icelandic minister of something or other made an official statement that Icelandair will be providing service to Edmonton, yet such a statement could not be found, and nothing ever came of it. I am just wondering the context of this recent statement.

tuffyy · #**7874** Posted **Mar 4, 2013, 1:58 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jasper and one o nin

I was going to question their so called "statement" on their facebook page. Seems to me a couple years back you posted on this forum that some icelandic minister of something or other made an official statement that Icelandair will be providing service to Edmonton, yet such a statement could not be found, and nothing ever came of it. I am just wondering the context of this recent statement.

Feel free to checkout the "carrier conversations" section on C2E someone's copied and posted the "statement" from the airlines facebook page.

But then again I have no obvious idea what I'm talking about...

I do recall posting the statement you speak of, it simply stated cities the airline was "looking" at. Obviously with the recession that occurred right around that time I believe plans changed.

Jasper and one o nin · #**7875** Posted **Mar 4, 2013, 2:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by tuffyy

Feel free to checkout the "carrier conversations" section on C2E someone's copied and posted the "statement" from the airlines facebook page.

But then again I have no obvious idea what I'm talking about...

I do recall posting the statement you speak of, it simply stated cities the airline was "looking" at. Obviously with the recession that occurred right around that time I believe plans changed.

I guess we have no way of knowing. The very strange and poorly worded statement is post number 4532 on page 227 (2010). you posted another on 4644.
We'll see what happens in August. There are people who would know whether or not those two posts were BS or not. So, I am sorry if I question some of the things that you post.

EdmTrekker · #**7876** Posted **Mar 4, 2013, 2:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by tuffyy

Feel free to checkout the "carrier conversations" section on C2E someone's copied and posted the "statement" from the airlines facebook page.

But then again I have no obvious idea what I'm talking about...

I do recall posting the statement you speak of, it simply stated cities the airline was "looking" at. Obviously with the recession that occurred right around that time I believe plans changed.

Tuffyy, regular posters here know that you have the best of intentions. I read the post on C2E as most on here have. Thank you for sharing what you can and always keeping our spirits high.

tuffyy · #**7877** Posted **Mar 4, 2013, 2:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jasper and one o nin

I guess we have no way of knowing. The very strange and poorly worded statement is post number 4532 on page 227 (2010). you posted another on 4644.
We'll see what happens in August. There are people who would know whether or not those two posts were BS or not. So, I am sorry if I question some of the things that you post.

Very true, thanks for your input. And if August should come and they pass YEG up, please don't blame the person who is simply posting something stated by the airline. It's there for everyone to see and I believe "greatestx" actually has it posted from the airlines page for all to see... Remember "considering" doesn't always mean "were coming"... I certainly do hope the folks at YEG are on top of this one and are working with the carrier...

Other tidbits, UAL has moved to the A319 and A320 on YEG-IAH for the next bit looking at flights over the next few days both daily's showing either 319 or 320 and off course the weekend third flight shows a 319 aswell.

Air Canada's Dash-8-Q400's begin making debut's at YEG tomorrow on a few of the YYC and YMM rotations.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**7878** Posted **Mar 4, 2013, 3:56 AM**

US President Barack Obama's sequestration hits the Edmonton International Airport

http://www.edmontonsun.com/2013/03/03/us...-hits-the-edmonton-international-airport

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Spending cuts in the United States have Edmonton International Airport officials concerned about potential travel delays.

Automatic spending cuts enacted by U.S. congress Friday have already affected staffing with US Customs and Border Protection Services at airports across Canada, including Edmonton.

“(The cuts) have been initiated, and we’re going to have to look and see how they will affect passengers. We just don’t know how it will right now,” said EIA spokeswoman Traci Bednard, adding peak travel times are approaching.

“Obviously of concern is spring break coming up. That’s a very busy time for us. The other thing I would say is US-Canada traffic is extremely strong, and has been over the past few years. It’s a really important part of our market that’s grown every year.

“So any potential impact on those passengers is of concern, just because it’s such a significant portion of our traffic.”

Of the 6.5 million passengers the EIA serves every year, Bednard said about one million are going between the Canada-US border.

A US Customs public inquiry window at the EIA was closed on Friday, with a sign citing “US Budget Sequestration” as the reason for closure. Bednard said different ports have been affected in different ways.

At this point, she said there is little airport officials can do other than continue to watch the developments south of the border and see what happens.

“We’re going to watch to see whether there’s an impact to passengers, and if we’re noticing things we’ll try to communicate that. For example, ask people to come early if required and that kind of thing,” she said.

Bednard said it would not be a bad idea for travelers to give themselves a little extra time at the airport if they plan to travel in the coming days, but that it’s too early to say for certain whether wait times will be increased.

The cuts will also impact those stopping over in the US for other international flights.

“If we have a million passengers that are traveling across our border, that’s important quality of life for people traveling for holidays. But it’s also really important trade and commerce,” Bednard said.

cyeg66 · #**7879** Posted **Mar 4, 2013, 3:43 PM**

The US = cutting nose to spite face. I'm not convinced of the logic to these cuts. The repercussions <could easily> outweigh the "benefit" to the spending cut. Piss off passengers regularly, they no go.

dansk · #**7880** Posted **Mar 4, 2013, 3:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by tuffyy

Very true, thanks for your input. And if August should come and they pass YEG up, please don't blame the person who is simply posting something stated by the airline. It's there for everyone to see and I believe "greatestx" actually has it posted from the airlines page for all to see... Remember "considering" doesn't always mean "were coming"... I certainly do hope the folks at YEG are on top of this one and are working with the carrier...

Other tidbits, UAL has moved to the A319 and A320 on YEG-IAH for the next bit looking at flights over the next few days both daily's showing either 319 or 320 and off course the weekend third flight shows a 319 aswell.

Air Canada's Dash-8-Q400's begin making debut's at YEG tomorrow on a few of the YYC and YMM rotations.

Thanks for the information on Icelandair, last time it was from a minister of tourism, this time it seems someone at the actual airline may have leaked something. I have know doubt YEG could support that flight, would be a great fit.

Also interesting news on UAL. They have had that rotation in the sked for a while, they continue to play with that schedule. Nice to see some Q400's up here at YEG.