Calgary International Airport II - Page 206

holhm22 · #**4101** Posted **Dec 14, 2015, 10:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by suburbia

Now that's a hub I'd like direct access to!

Same here! Considering half my family is here and the other half is in HK, I will wet myself if this flight gets announced, not having to go through YVR anymore, and especially with CX's superb service. But if we do get it, it'll still be quite a significant amount of years before we can see it, even after the International Terminal opens.

Calgarian · #**4102** Posted **Dec 14, 2015, 10:22 PM**

Any construction updates?

yyc_engineer · #**4103** Posted **Dec 15, 2015, 4:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

Any construction updates?

Lots. Tenant space (Restaurant & Retail) construction starts in January, while base building progresses alongside. All construction work is scheduled to be completed by mid-Spring then testing and commissioning of the building prior to official opening.

Gonna be a crazy few months. I'll try to get an update out in the next couple weeks.

suburbia · #**4104** Posted **Dec 15, 2015, 6:57 PM**

When should we expect some clarity on Hainan's direct flights between YYC and China that are slated to begin June 2016?

DSC · #**4105** Posted **Dec 16, 2015, 12:22 AM**

wait so Hainan to YYC is actually a possibility, i thought it was just a rumour

hoboman27 · #**4106** Posted **Dec 16, 2015, 1:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by DSC

wait so Hainan to YYC is actually a possibility, i thought it was just a rumour

All real better believe it

http://www.chinaaviationdaily.com/news/48/48804.html

With Christmas coming up in a couple of weeks, then Chinese New Year in rolling in end of January and early February, I doubt we'll hear anything about this until the spring. Though apparently they have a reputation of applying for routes just for the rights.

DSC · #**4107** Posted **Dec 16, 2015, 2:11 AM**

I also heard something about Thompson airlines to YYC but I'm guessing that not true

Bigtime · #**4108** Posted **Dec 16, 2015, 2:13 AM**

Do you mean Thomas Cook? Rumour was 787 flights this winter for European skiers, didn't happen.

yyc_engineer · #**4109** Posted **Dec 21, 2015, 10:40 PM**

The Airport has put together a blog highlighting progress and updates for the International Terminal.

Also will have information on volunteering for passenger trials prior to opening (sign me up!)

http://www.yyc.com/calgaryairportauthority/newinternationalterminal/trials.aspx

DSC · #**4110** Posted **Dec 22, 2015, 4:28 AM**

Is the American Airlines MD-83 on the YYC - DFW route a regular thing now?

#**4111** Posted **Dec 22, 2015, 4:56 AM**

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Originally Posted by DSC

Is the American Airlines MD-83 on the YYC - DFW route a regular thing now?

Yeah

holhm22 · #**4112** Posted **Dec 22, 2015, 6:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by yyc_engineer

The Airport has put together a blog highlighting progress and updates for the International Terminal.

Also will have information on volunteering for passenger trials prior to opening (sign me up!)

http://www.yyc.com/calgaryairportauthority/newinternationalterminal/trials.aspx

Awesome! Thanks for sharing

Bigtime · #**4113** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 8:58 PM**

British Airways is bumping up some of their summer '16 service to the 789:

https://twitter.com/airlineroute/status/679721625718226944

May 7-June 3
July 27-August 15

Nice little surprise.

evolv · #**4114** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 11:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

British Airways is bumping up some of their summer '16 service to the 789:

https://twitter.com/airlineroute/status/679721625718226944

May 7-June 3
July 27-August 15

Nice little surprise.

Rumours of BA's trouble with this route have been ongoing since their perceived downgrade from 5 weekly 777 service to daily 767 (not much of a downgrade in my estimation). With the uptick to 789 service I think we can finally put those rumours to bed .

DSC · #**4115** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 11:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by evolv

Rumours of BA's trouble with this route have been ongoing since their perceived downgrade from 5 weekly 777 service to daily 767 (not much of a downgrade in my estimation). With the uptick to 789 service I think we can finally put those rumours to bed .

That doesn't surprise me considering the around $2000 more expensive to fly to London with

DSC · #**4116** Posted **Dec 24, 2015, 1:34 AM**

does anyone know anything about a United 777 diverted to YYC today

Bigtime · #**4117** Posted **Dec 24, 2015, 1:56 AM**

Yup, UAL 949 operating LHR-SFO diverted here for a medical reason apparently.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/UAL949/history/20151223/1335Z/EGLL/CYYC

thenoflyzone · #**4118** Posted **Dec 24, 2015, 2:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by DSC

Is the American Airlines MD-83 on the YYC - DFW route a regular thing now?

AA will retire the MD80s in 2 years. Less than 100 left in the fleet. That's a quarter of what they used to have when they merged with TWA.

Enjoy it while you can.

Cage · #**4119** Posted **Dec 24, 2015, 5:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

British Airways is bumping up some of their summer '16 service to the 789:

https://twitter.com/airlineroute/status/679721625718226944

May 7-June 3
July 27-August 15

Nice little surprise.

The BA 789 is only 2 seats more than 788. The difference is in 789 F cabin and larger J cabin. There are less economy seats on the 789 than on 788.

Bigtime · #**4120** Posted **Dec 24, 2015, 2:04 PM**

All true, but I love the proportions on the 789, we're getting spoiled by having so many being planned for us.

Is there any way BA is actually seeing demand for F to YYC? Seems crazy to be putting the 789 on for just a slightly larger J and less economy seats.