Calgary International Airport II

[zahav]

Originally Posted by Johnny Aussie

Yup... now we need to find out where the flight is arriving from to operate this flight. I edited my post above. Perhaps a daily Jazz PHX flight too (to replace rouge)?

Where does this new flight show up? I just searched AC's website on several different days and it still just has the morning flight?

[suburbia]

Originally Posted by Tobuz

We're now a month and a half in to the new ITB, and the complaints and comments related to Call To Gate remain identical, and they're still coming in at the same pace and expressing the same level of user frustration as Day One.

It is amazing how people can blame being clueless as a legitimate reason. It is like people who are drunk and then say therefore they were not responsible for crimes. I think we need to have a society where education is sought after, and the basics even demanded.

I think someone needs to create a visual meme that we can respond to these types with that will help educate the masses.

[hoboman27]

http://calgaryherald.com/business/local-...-for-high-cost-of-air-travel-airport-ceo
Calgary airport CEO: Privatization no cure for high cost of air travel in Canada


http://calgaryherald.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-airport-is-in-good-hands
Editorial: Don't privatize Calgary's airport

[Policy Wonk]

Originally Posted by Policy Wonk

I arrived through there for the first time last week and there was just a huge mass of humanity standing around confusedly just before customs and just two white hatters sort of directing the flow. That should be fixable with signage or separate queues further out. There also appears to be a resource balancing issue between connecting and terminating passengers.

I flew into town on Friday and I can't say this has improved, if anything it has deteriorated as airline crew were blocking the Nexus line while not actually using the machines.

I am still yet to depart from the new terminal and don't anticipate I will till the end of January.

[MMMBeer]

Originally Posted by Johnny Aussie

Next summer AC is adding a second daily (seasonal) flight on the YYC-SFO route. A late afternoon departure of 1710. The return flight will give the SFO-YYC route a decent evening departure / late night arrival. Departs SFO at 1940 arriving at 2322. Flights to be operated by AC Jazz CRAs.

Just trying to figure out where the aircraft will be arriving from to operate this additional flight. Still cannot seem to find it so perhaps another new flight being added to/from somewhere else? The new daily YVR-PHX flight has mystery timing with the departure of the PHX-YVR leaving before the arrival of the YVR-PHX. Hmmmm.

Thanks for the heads-up! The evening return should work nicely for us to get back from Napa.

I would be shocked if YVR-PHX was operated by anything other than Rouge.

[zahav]

Originally Posted by MMMBeer

Thanks for the heads-up! The evening return should work nicely for us to get back from Napa.

I would be shocked if YVR-PHX was operated by anything other than Rouge.

YVR-PHX is officially moving to Air Canada Express (Jazz) year round now (ie. continuing daily through summer). Who knows, it might switch back to Rouge in the winter, but for now it's increased frequency, but AC Jazz CRA aircraft instead

[Bigtime]

http://www.yyc.com/News/tabid/91/article...new-Non-stop-Service-to-Mexico-City.aspx

Calgary, AB -- Mexico City becomes the latest non-stop business connection from YYC Calgary International Airport, with the announcement today of new service by Aeromexico. The airline will operate daily flights from the new International Terminal at YYC, linking Calgary and Mexico’s capital city beginning June 1, 2017.

Garth Atkinson, President & CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority, said today’s announcement is great news for Alberta businesses.

“This service connects Calgary with Mexico’s primary business centre and creates additional opportunities for companies in Alberta involved in a number of industries important to both this province and Mexico, notably the agrifood and energy sectors,” said Atkinson. “Through Aeromexico’s extensive network in Central and South America, Alberta businesses also gain enhanced access to those markets,” he added.

“I am thrilled to welcome Aeromexico to Calgary and Alberta! This is a great opportunity to market Alberta as a world-class tourism destination and a strong trade partner. Mexico is a key tourism, trade, and investment market for Alberta, and increasing air access to our province is critical to help diversify our economy, create jobs and grow Alberta’s tourism sector. Today’s announcement puts Alberta on the map for Mexican tourists, investors and importers,” said Ricardo Miranda, Alberta Minister of Culture and Tourism.

The new route is also aligned with the City of Calgary’s focus on economic connections with new markets.

"The City of Calgary has been very active in global markets, including Mexico, talking to companies about the tremendous opportunities that exist in Calgary for business and building important linkages between our city and these important trade and business markets,” said Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi. “This new air service connecting Calgary with Mexico's business centre is an important one for our city, and showcases the successful collaborative efforts being invested to support and expand our economy."

[Cage]

Originally Posted by zahav

YVR-PHX is officially moving to Air Canada Express (Jazz) year round now (ie. continuing daily through summer). Who knows, it might switch back to Rouge in the winter, but for now it's increased frequency, but AC Jazz CRA aircraft instead

Expect AC rouge in the winter and AC Express in the summer.

Bigger question on this route is when will AC scheduling get their act together and publish a decent schedule for the route. As it stands right now, the schedule has the departure out of PHX 1/2 hour before the arrival. No way that AC is letting the aircraft sit for 23 hours.

[CalgaryCheese]

Going through the new terminal for the first time on Saturday. Kinda curious what it's gonna be like.

[hoboman27]

Originally Posted by CalgaryCheese

Going through the new terminal for the first time on Saturday. Kinda curious what it's gonna be like.

keep you expectations low so you don't get disappointed.

[suburbia]

Originally Posted by hoboman27

keep you expectations low so you don't get disappointed.

Are you by chance from Edmonton? You only post on airports and used to post more on YEG till somewhat recent. Your YYC focus has generally been negative.

It is okay if you are from up north. Was just curious of the context of your remarking.

[zahav]

I wonder if (at least for the summer season) Air Canada is going to switch YYC to PHX from Rouge to Jazz (CRJ705)? They are making YVR-PHX year-round, and in summer at least, it is a Jazz 705. The weird thing is the arrival in PHX is at 11am. Yet the PHX-YVR departure is at 10:40. That would mean this one plane is on the ground almost 24 hours, very very unlikely. There would need to be another rotation in there unless AC completely lost their minds.

[yyc_engineer]

Awesome news about Aeromexico! I've flown on then twice this year to both Cancun and Mexico City and had positive experiences both times. MEX is an awesome vacation destination! I may just have to book onto the inaugural flight next summer!

[Tobuz]

Originally Posted by yyc_engineer

Awesome news about Aeromexico! I've flown on then twice this year to both Cancun and Mexico City and had positive experiences both times. MEX is an awesome vacation destination! I may just have to book onto the inaugural flight next summer!

Agreed, but really disappointing about the flight timing.

If AM and YYC are trying to build a new route, doing it with the outbound segment being an overnight/redeye flight is really tough.

It might make for good connection timing in the early morning out of MEX, but that redeye flight is going to make it all pretty unappealing for travelers -- both business and leisure. A redeye flight segment is always my last resort... I avoid them if at all possible.

[hoboman27]

Originally Posted by suburbia

Are you by chance from Edmonton? You only post on airports and used to post more on YEG till somewhat recent. Your YYC focus has generally been negative.

It is okay if you are from up north. Was just curious of the context of your remarking.

nope local Calgarian for the better half of my life. I may be critical, don't believe I ever maliciously bashed the WestJet or the Airport Authority?

Thanks for reminding me though, I should go visit our friends up north.

[LO 044]

British Airways in recent schedule changes once again filed Boeing 787-9 service on London Heathrow – Calgary route, during the month of April and July 2017. The -9 is scheduled to operate on following days, instead of -8.

17APR17 – 25APR17 Day x34
07JUL17 – 23JUL17 Day x34
25JUL17 Day 2

First Class cabin on 787-9 will be sold as Business Class on this route.

BA103 LHR1640 – 1835YYC 787 6
BA103 LHR1820 – 2015YYC 787 x6

BA102 YYC2025 – 1205+1LHR 787 6
BA102 YYC2205 – 1345+1LHR 787 25
BA102 YYC2220 – 1400+1LHR 787 x256

http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airl...sh-airways-s17-calgary-aircraft-changes/

I thought the part bolded above was interesting. Is this a BA thing or do other airlines do this? I would think this would help BA's YYC-LHR route in terms of attracting business passengers and as a result taking those passengers away from AC and KL.

[googspecial]

Not YYC related, but a question for those who have done a transit through Taipei Taoyuan Airport - I have 2 hours (providing there is no delay) from a flight from YVR to switch Terminals to carry on to SGN with China Airlines. How rushed will I be? I'm assuming I'll have to go through security again, just wondering if I'll have enough time to get some food at least.

(I noticed on another thread there is a poster who said they are there now)

[Bigtime]

Air Canada 77W arriving on runway 29 thanks to the Chinook winds yesterday, operating YYZ-YYC. Photo credit to Andrew Ganong.


https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1052936104818108&type=1

[MalcolmTucker]

Originally Posted by googspecial

Not YYC related, but a question for those who have done a transit through Taipei Taoyuan Airport - I have 2 hours (providing there is no delay) from a flight from YVR to switch Terminals to carry on to SGN with China Airlines. How rushed will I be? I'm assuming I'll have to go through security again, just wondering if I'll have enough time to get some food at least.

(I noticed on another thread there is a poster who said they are there now)

I was only in the old terminal years ago, so mileage may vary. The food service was pretty sparse near the gates. 2 hours is tight with immigration procedures.

[Cage]

Originally Posted by LO 044

I thought the part bolded above was interesting. Is this a BA thing or do other airlines do this? I would think this would help BA's YYC-LHR route in terms of attracting business passengers and as a result taking those passengers away from AC and KL.

BA is among other airlines in selling First class seat but business class soft product and experience. In the end it neither helps nor hinders the overall product.

Pros from a customers point of view:
- Get to sit in a first class seat for business class prices.
- Get bragging rights about flying first class.

Cons from a customers point of view:
- No access to Concorde room in LHR T5.
- No personal concierge on check in or throughout the airport.
- No personal chauffeur service to aircraft in LHR.
- No waiter pre-flight fining dining experience in LHR.
- No first class amenity kit or meal onboard (meal is regular Club World service).
- No dedicated flight attendant for the first class cabin, FA is shared with the rest of the Club World cabin.
- No ability to upgrade to first class seat when upgrading from WT+ to Club World, the first class seats are for paid Club World customers only.

The BA cabin configuration only yields 2 additional seats between the 788 and 789. In this instance BA has a same problem a number of other dream-liner operators, too few 788s compared to 789s. The 788 is the perfect aircraft for this route. There are a number of BA routes that share similar profile.

AC also has the same problem as BA, too few 788s for the route profiles. What I suspect has occurred is that Boeing has included free upgrades from 788 to 789 as part of their delivery delay and performance compensation. It was the Boeing compensation that pushed AC to upgrade their remaining Dreamliner orders to the larger airframe.