http://www.calgaryairport.com RSS feeds for YYC 60 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/107/language/en-US/Calgary-International-Airport--Record-Level-Passenger-Volumes.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=91&ModuleID=627&ArticleID=107 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=107&PortalID=0&TabID=91 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/107/language/en-US/Calgary-International-Airport--Record-Level-Passenger-Volumes.aspx FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2006            Calgary International Airport - Record Level Passenger Volumes 10 million passengers in 2005 Calgary, AB. – Passenger volumes at Calgary International Airport reached an all-time high with Canada’s fourth busiest airport surpassing 10 million annual passengers in 2005.   Statistics reported by the airlines reflect growth in all sectors for a total of 10.2 million passengers, equating to an increase of 10.7 percent, or one million more passengers than 2004. The sector with the largest percentage increase was flights to or from the United States with an increase of over 14 percent.   “Exceeding 10 million annual passengers reflects steady post-9/11 air travel recovery and growth for our province, region, city and airport,” commented Garth Atkinson, President and CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority. “An increase of 30 percent in three years is outstanding.”   The cargo sector has also experienced significant growth in the integrated courier sector and dedicated all-cargo scheduled and charter flights. Cargo tonnage has doubled since 1999 with an estimated 126,000 tonnes in 2005. In September 2006, the Airport Authority will host the world’s largest international air cargo conference.   Facility development at Calgary International Airport has kept pace with growth through phased, incremental expansion of airfield and terminal facilities. The air terminal facility is now double in size from 1992 and there have been three major expansions to cargo aircraft handling facilities. Total capital investment by the Airport Authority, since assuming responsibility for Calgary International Airport from the Government of Canada in 1992, exceeds $800 million. The Authority will invest an additional $50 million in capital improvements in 2006.   “We were also pleased to advise our airline and small aircraft operators there will be zero increase to Calgary aviation landing and terminal fees in 2006,” added Atkinson. “Effective facility and fiscal planning along with meaningful input from our airline stakeholders has permitted Calgary to remain among the lowest cost major airports in Canada.” The Calgary Airport Authority is a not-for-profit, non-share capital corporation, responsible for the management, maintenance and development of Calgary International Airport and Springbank Airport under long-term lease from the Government of Canada. Calgary International Airport is Canada’s fourth busiest airport serving over ten million passengers annually.   For further information, contact:  Bryce Paton, Calgary Airport Authority                                                      Office: 403-735-1322       SuperUser Account Tue, 17 Jan 2006 22:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:107 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/108/language/en-US/Harmony-Airways-Expands-Calgary--Maui-Service-Year-Round.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=91&ModuleID=627&ArticleID=108 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=108&PortalID=0&TabID=91 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/108/language/en-US/Harmony-Airways-Expands-Calgary--Maui-Service-Year-Round.aspx Vancouver, BC, January 5, 2006: Vancouver-based Harmony Airways is expanding its successful Calgary – Maui flights by offering the non-stop service year-round.   The service launched on December 9, 2005 as a seasonal route scheduled to operate until the end of April. Due to overwhelming demand from Calgarians, Harmony Airways is pleased to provide its Maui service year-round. Harmony will continue its current Monday and Friday two flights per week schedule until the end of April. From May 6 to October 28, Harmony will depart Calgary every Saturday at 10:00 am arriving in Maui shortly after noon. In early November, the route will resume twice weekly service. "Our flights to Maui and Honolulu from Calgary have been a huge success since we began in early December. Calgarians have embraced these flights, not only because Maui is such a popular year-round destination, but because the flights are non-stop, leave at convenient times and offer in-flight service that is second to none. Our harmonyone business class has resonated especially well in Alberta. We already know that Maui is in high demand all year, so we're pleased today to offer this flight year round from Calgary", said Gary Collins, president and CEO of Harmony Airways. Harmony Airways already flies year-round non-stop service to Maui from Vancouver. Harmony's non-stop Calgary to Honolulu service will continue as scheduled until the end of April then resume in November. Harmony Airways is an industry leader in full-service, competitive air travel. Aimed at exceeding customer expectations, Harmony economy class provides a choice of complimentary hot meals, beverages, comfortable leg room and in-flight movies. From their base in Vancouver, Harmony Airways’ fleet of Boeing 757-200s flies regular scheduled service to Toronto, Las Vegas, Honolulu, Maui, and Palm Springs. Harmony's seasonal winter service includes non-stop service to Hawaii from Abbotsford, Kelowna and Victoria. Hotels, car rentals, package vacations and more are offered through the company's in-house tour wholesale division, Harmony Vacations. For more information, visit www.harmonyairways.com SuperUser Account Thu, 05 Jan 2006 22:26:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:108