http://www.calgaryairport.com RSS feeds for YYC 60 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/93/language/en-US/YYC-Surpasses-Another-Passenger-Volume-Milestone-in-2008.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=91&ModuleID=627&ArticleID=93 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=93&PortalID=0&TabID=91 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/93/language/en-US/YYC-Surpasses-Another-Passenger-Volume-Milestone-in-2008.aspx Calgary, AB. – The Calgary International Airport (YYC) reached new heights in 2008, with passenger volume increasing 2.0%, to 12.5 million passengers annually, making YYC the third busiest airport in Canada, after Toronto and Vancouver. It was a busy year at YYC. The airport welcomed Lufthansa and Mexicana Airlines with new scheduled non-stop service to Frankfurt and Mexico City, respectively. Most recently, KLM announced new service to Amsterdam beginning May 2009, increasing our passengers’ options for non-stop service to Europe. Throughout 2008, we also saw the addition of many new domestic and international destinations, along with increased frequencies to current destinations. “YYC is Alberta’s premier international and cargo gateway. The airport is well positioned to continue to grow and develop as Alberta’s economic gateway to the world,” said Garth Atkinson, President and CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority. “YYC will continue to move forward with our mandate to focus on growing Calgary International Airport to meet the needs of our growing community and region.” To accommodate YYC’s growth, The Calgary Airport Authority began construction on a new 1600 stall parkade, scheduled to open in the fall of 2009. Several airside and groundside improvements were completed, keeping Calgary International Airport at the ready for the projected double-digit growth over the next ten years. The Calgary Airport Authority also plays a key role in the community, and was recently named as one of Alberta’s Top 40 Employers. Also in 2008, The Calgary Airport Authority initiated an airport-wide customer service program aimed at enhancing our passengers’ experience at YYC. Passenger experience enhancements also included the introduction of free Wi-Fi throughout the Air Terminal Building, a free Cell Phone Lot and new digital TV service.     YYC, It Starts Here     Passenger air service development highlights, announced or commenced in 2008 include:     Air Canada and Air Canada Jazz Announced new service to Chicago and Newark Air Transat Began new service to Paris British Airways Increased their non-stop flights to London, Heathrow to seven days a week KLM Announced new service to Amsterdam effective May 2009 Lufthansa Began non-stop service to Frankfurt effective April 14, 2008 Mexicana Began non-stop service to Mexico City effective June 1, 2008 WestJet Announced new service to Newark, San Diego, San Francisco and Grande Prairie and started new service to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta   For further information, contact: Jody Moseley, The Calgary Airport Authority Media Line: 403-735-5899  SuperUser Account Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:52:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:93 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/94/language/en-US/Air-Canada-Expands-Calgary-Daily-Service.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=91&ModuleID=627&ArticleID=94 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=94&PortalID=0&TabID=91 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/94/language/en-US/Air-Canada-Expands-Calgary-Daily-Service.aspx AIR CANADA EXPANDS CALGARY SERVICE WITH NEW DAILY FLIGHTS TO SAN DIEGO, CA; LONDON, ON; WHITEHORSE, YK; AND PORTLAND, OR; All flights from Calgary to Europe now feature new cabin interiors CALGARY, February 3, 2009 – Air Canada today announced the introduction of four new non-stop routes from Calgary. Starting May 15, 2009, Air Canada will offer the only daily non-stop service to San Diego, California. On June 1, daily non-stop flights to London, Ontario, and seasonal service to Whitehorse, Yukon will be launched, and on June 15, new non-stop flights from Calgary to Portland, Oregon will begin. In addition, all Air Canada-operated flights to Europe now feature the airline's new cabin interiors with lie-flat bed suites in Executive First, and personal seatback entertainment at every seat throughout the aircraft. “We are delighted to offer Calgarians the convenience of the only daily non-stop services to San Diego, Portland and Whitehorse, as well as new non-stop flights to London, ON,” said Daniel Shurz, Vice President, Network Planning. “We know our customers appreciate the choice and convenience of more non-stop flights and, with the introduction of these new routes, the airline continues to offer the most extensive route network from Calgary of any airline. With these new routes, Air Canada will now offer non-stop service from Calgary to 34 cities, including nine in the United States. Our focus remains on strategic growth that meets travellers' needs by offering the best schedules, the most choice and the lowest fares on an everyday basis.” "YYC is clearly Alberta's premier international passenger and cargo gateway," said Stephan Poirier, Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for The Calgary Airport Authority. "Air Canada's choice to expand its extensive Calgary network with new non-stop destinations, and the addition of the B-777 aircraft on the Calgary-London Heathrow route, reflects the essential role Calgary plays in the Western Canada travel network." San Diego: AC8307 departs Calgary at 12:55, arriving in San Diego at 15:00. AC8308 departs San Diego at 11:55, arriving back in Calgary at 16:05. Flights will be operated by Air Canada Jazz onboard 75-seat CRJ-705 aircraft offering a choice of Executive or Economy Class service, and are timed for convenient connections in Calgary to and from Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg and Toronto. London, ON: AC1146 departs Calgary at 18:05, arriving in London at 23:45. AC1147 departs London at 07:30, arriving back in Calgary at 09:40. Flights will be operated onboard 93-seat Air Canada Embraer 190 aircraft offering a choice of Executive or Economy Class service, and are timed to offer convenient connections in Calgary to and from key cities in Western Canada. Whitehorse: AC8231 departs Calgary at 11:15, arriving in Whitehorse at 13:00. AC8232 departs Whitehorse at 13:35 arriving back in Calgary at 17:15. Flights will be operated by Air Canada Jazz onboard 75-seat CRJ-705 aircraft offering a choice of Executive or Economy Class service. Flights are timed to offer convenient connections to and from Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Portland: AC8315 departs Calgary at 13:00, arriving in Portland at 13:37. AC 8316 departs Portland at 14:10, arriving back in Calgary at 16:45. Flights will be operated by Air Canada Jazz onboard 50-seat CRJ jet aircraft, and are timed for convenient connections in Calgary to and from Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa. The Embraer 190 and CRJ-705 aircraft feature free personal audio-video entertainment at every seat with a choice of 24 movies and 100 hours of TV programming. Further details and a virtual tour of Air Canada's new cabin amenities, including personal seatback entertainment at every seat, are available at: http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/onboard/cabincomfort.html. Montreal-based 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 14th largest commercial airline in the world and serves 34 million customers annually. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance, providing the world's most comprehensive air transportation network. - 30 - Contacts: Isabelle Arthur (Montréal)        (514) 422-5788 Peter Fitzpatrick (Toronto)       (416) 263-5576 Angela Mah (Vancouver)        (604) 270-5741 Internet:   aircanada.com SuperUser Account Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:54:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:94