http://www.calgaryairport.com RSS feeds for YYC 60 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4/language/en-US/Agreement-to-Pursue-96-Avenue-NE-Extension.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=91&ModuleID=627&ArticleID=4 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4&PortalID=0&TabID=91 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4/language/en-US/Agreement-to-Pursue-96-Avenue-NE-Extension.aspx Calgary – The City of Calgary and The Calgary Airport Authority have reached an agreement to pursue funding for the 96 Avenue tunnel and road network connecting Airport Trail to Métis Trail. The agreement sees the two parties contribute $90 million towards the tunnel’s $287 million cost as part of a multi-partner funding proposal with the provincial and federal governments. Mayor Dave Bronconnier will lead efforts to secure $98.6 million each from the provincial and federal governments by March 1, 2010. The City will design and build the tunnel and take over ongoing maintenance once the project is constructed.  “This agreement confirms The City’s commitment to enhance the northeast road network for Calgarians,” said Mayor Bronconnier. “The extension of Airport Trail was part of our Plan It Calgary discussions and part of our long range plan. City Council has already committed our share of funding for this tunnel that will support traffic movement before the airport builds a vital new runway.” Garth Atkinson, president and CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority, said the Authority is pleased to support The City of Calgary as it moves forward in its discussions with the federal and provincial governments regarding funding for the Airport Trail extension. “We are on track with the parallel runway project and timing is now critical if the Airport Trail extension is to be constructed at the same time as the runway,” said Atkinson. “Called by some the most important 14,000 feet in Alberta, this new runway at YYC will keep Calgary connected to the world and along with other airport expansion plans, ensure that we have the capacity to support economic growth in Alberta.” The tunnel is intended to extend the existing portion of 96 Avenue eastward to 36 Street NE. It is the first phase of the long-term project that includes construction of a new 14,000-foot north-south runway and closure of Barlow Trail between 48 Avenue and Airport Road NE. The new runway, which will be in service by 2014, is one component of a $1.8 billion expansion of airport facilities planned over the next six years. The schedule for the runway project includes the closure, in April 2011, of a portion of Barlow Trail between 48 Avenue and Airport Road NE. The imminent closure of this section of road has initiated the call from The City of Calgary to both levels of government to define its ability to provide financial support for the Airport Trail extension. -30- Media Contacts: Marc Henry Chief of Staff to Mayor Bronconnier Ph: (403) 268-5622 marc.henry@calgary.ca   Jody Moseley Director of Communications and Marketing The Calgary Airport Authority Ph:  (403) 735-2197 JodyM@yyc.com Nova Networks Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:55:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/83/language/en-US/The-Calgary-International-Airport-Opens-New-Parkade.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=91&ModuleID=627&ArticleID=83 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=83&PortalID=0&TabID=91 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/83/language/en-US/The-Calgary-International-Airport-Opens-New-Parkade.aspx FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 10, 2009   More stalls and lower weekly rates make parking easy at YYC   Calgary, AB. – The Calgary Airport Authority (the Authority) has opened a new on-site seven-level covered parkade, adding 1,930 more stalls to its parkade facilities, and bringing the total number of available parkade spaces to 7,480. This is the final phase of its Parking Made Easy program, a multi-phase initiative aimed at enhancing the guest experience at YYC.   The Authority is also excited to announce that weekly parking rates in the covered parkades have been reduced to $99. Parking rates in the airport’s surface Economy lot have decreased to $49.95.   “Parking on-site at the airport is by far the most convenient option for travellers,” said Bob Schmitt, Senior Vice President, Planning and Engineering for The Calgary Airport Authority. “With the addition of our new covered parkade and lower weekly rates, we are proud to offer close to 2,000 more covered stalls at a reduced price, just in time for the cold, winter season.”   YYC offers covered short and long-term parking in two parkades, as well as a discounted surface economy lot located adjacent to the Air Terminal Building. YYC also offers complimentary parking for the first 30 minutes in its short-term stalls, and a no-charge ‘park and wait’ cell phone lot.   “With a wide variety of parking options for travellers and visitors, we have a spot for everyone,” added Schmitt.   As part of the Parking Made Easy program, the Authority recently installed 24 automated Express Pay Stations, allowing guests to pay for their parking prior to returning to their vehicle, then quickly exiting the parkade through a designated express lane.   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.   Please visit www.yyc.com for more information. SuperUser Account Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:02:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:83 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/84/language/en-US/Korean-Air-Offers-Summer-Flights-Between-Calgary-And-Seoul.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=91&ModuleID=627&ArticleID=84 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=84&PortalID=0&TabID=91 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/84/language/en-US/Korean-Air-Offers-Summer-Flights-Between-Calgary-And-Seoul.aspx December  8, 2009 – Los Angeles - This summer Korean Air, America’s largest Asian airline, announced it will offer three flights per week from Calgary to Seoul. Beginning July 25 and ending August 25, 2010 travelers can fly a 747 on Tuesdays, Thursday and Sundays between Calgary and Seoul. Once Calgary passengers arrive at Incheon, they are able to access significant connections to other destinations in Asia and the Russian Far East. The flight numbers and times are: From Incheon to Calgary Flight 2075 leaves at 1820 and arrives at 1400.  From Calgary to Incheon, Flight 2076 leaves at 1600 and arrives at 1830+1. “Korean Air offers more flights from North America to more gateways than any other airline,” says John Jackson director of Passenger Marketing and Sales for North America. “Not only are we servicing passengers on summer vacations, but also business travelers who recognize that Incheon is the perfect gateway to their business destinations. They are thrilled to have Korean Air as an option to Asia that provides them with exemplary comforts and service." “Today’s announcement of flights between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Seoul is good news for Calgary and Alberta,” said Stephan Poirier, vice president and chief  commercial officer for The Calgary Airport Authority. “YYC is Alberta’s premier international passenger and cargo gateway and this announcement by Korean Air solidifies our position as the destination of choice for travellers and airlines.” Recently, Korean Air committed $200 million to enhance its fleet. The two year plan also includes introduction of A380 and B787 environment-friendly next generation aircrafts.  About Korean Air: Korean Air, with a fleet of 127 aircraft, is one of the world's top 20 airlines with almost 400 passenger flights per day to 118 cities in 39 countries. It is a founding member of SkyTeam, the global airlines alliance - partnering Aeroflot, AeroMexico, Air France, Alitalia, China Southern Airlines, CSA Czech Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM and three Associates to provide customers with extensive worldwide destinations, flights and services. More on Korean Air's programs, routes, frequency and partners is available at www.koreanair.com.  Contacts: Penny Pfaelzer Korean Air pfaelz@aol.com or Amy Goldsmith Korean Air agoldsmith@gkcommunications.net (310) 440-0646 SuperUser Account Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:04:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:84 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/85/language/en-US/Aloha-Air-Canada-Takes-Calgarians-To-Maui-And-Honolulu-This-Weekend-With-The-Launch-Of-Non-stop-Flights.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=91&ModuleID=627&ArticleID=85 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=85&PortalID=0&TabID=91 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/85/language/en-US/Aloha-Air-Canada-Takes-Calgarians-To-Maui-And-Honolulu-This-Weekend-With-The-Launch-Of-Non-stop-Flights.aspx CALGARY, December 4, 2009 – This weekend, Air Canada brings the Hawaiian sun closer to Calgary with the departure of AC Flight 43 non-stop to Maui on Saturday, December 5 and the departure of AC Flight 41 non-stop to Honolulu on Sunday, December 6. “With winter’s definite arrival in Calgary, we are delighted to be launching new non-stop flights bringing the warmth of the Hawaiian sun, beaches and ocean just a few hours closer to Calgarians,” said Marcel Forget, Vice President, Network Planning, Air Canada.  “These flights are already proving to be particularly popular with Albertans looking to escape winter and enjoy the tropical Hawaiian islands.  The non-stop Calgary to Hawaii flights save more than two and a half hours of trip time in each direction when compared to flying over other routings.  Air Canada’s new Calgary-Hawaii flights are also timed for convenient connections to and from Edmonton and other points in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Toronto and across eastern Canada.” Flights are operated with Boeing 767-300ER aircraft offering a choice of Executive or Economy Class service.  This winter, Air Canada offers up to five weekly flights from Calgary to Hawaii, with three flights a week to Maui and two flights weekly to Honolulu during the peak. The Calgary-Hawaii flights complement the carrier’s 15 weekly peak winter flights from Vancouver to Hawaii. With these new flights to Maui and Honolulu, Air Canada over the past eight months has launched six new routes serving Calgary, with daily non-stop flights to San Diego CA, Portland OR and London ON, and summer seasonal service to Whitehorse YT.  The carrier will be launching non-stop flights to Tokyo in March, 2010. Air Canada was recently voted the Best Airline in Canada and the Best Airline in North America by the readers of Global Traveler magazine in an international survey of business travelers. Air Canada provides scheduled and charter air transportation for passengers and cargo to more than 170 destinations on five continents. Canada's flag carrier is the 13th largest commercial airline in the world and serves 33 million customers annually. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance, providing the world's most comprehensive air transportation network for Canadian domestic, transborder and international travel. As well, customers can collect Aeroplan miles for future awards through Canada’s leading loyalty program. - 30 - Contacts:          Isabelle Arthur (Montréal)                  (514) 422-5788                            Angela Mah (Vancouver)                  (604) 270-5741                            Peter Fitzpatrick ( Toronto)                (416) 263-5576 Internet:            aircanada.com  SuperUser Account Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:52:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:85