http://www.calgaryairport.com RSS feeds for YYC 60 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/53/language/en-US/Million-Air-awarded-lease-at-Calgarys-YYC-airport.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=91&ModuleID=627&ArticleID=53 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=53&PortalID=0&TabID=91 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/53/language/en-US/Million-Air-awarded-lease-at-Calgarys-YYC-airport.aspx New FBO facility slated for completion in 2012 Houston – Million Air is pleased to announce the completion of a multi-year lease agreement for the construction and development of a new fixed-based operator (FBO) complex at the Calgary International Airport (YYC). This will be Million Air’s third FBO in Canada, with existing locations in Toronto and Vancouver and 31st to the network. Million Air will begin constructing the new $12 million facility in 2011 and is expected to complete phase one of the project in 2012. "The new construction will include Million Air’s brand design standards," said Terry Cross, chief operating officer for Million Air. "The FBO will feature trademark Million Air amenities such as theater room, complimentary beverage and snack bar located in the executive lobby and multimedia conference rooms." "Calgary plays a significant role in the growing global financial market." says Mike Smith, Million Air Calgary principal. "Through our state of the art facility, we will offer Calgary a level of service befitting a world class city". Phase one of the planned development is a 7,000 square foot FBO and a 28,000 square foot hangar on seven acres. Phase two will add six acres to the development and bring two additional 28,000 square foot hangars all to be constructed at Calgary International Airport’s YYC Global Logistics Park. "The YYC Global Logistics Park is a great opportunity for airport partners to be a part of Canada’s leading integrated, multimodal business park. YYC continues to be the national leader in developing platforms for businesses to develop, grow and thrive" said Stephan Poirier, vice president and chief commercial officer for The Calgary Airport Authority. "The addition of Million Air, a world class operator, solidifies our position as an important strategic passenger, cargo and business leader and keeps Calgary and Alberta’s economy moving forward." # # # About Million Air Million Air, one of the largest aviation service companies in the world, provides FBO services to upscale private charter customers. The company currently operates a network of 30 FBO locations in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. The Calgary facility is located at 840 McTavish Rd N.E. For more information, visit www.millionair.com. Contact: Sandy Nelson Million Air (713) 640-4000 snelson@millionair.com  SuperUser Account Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:21:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:53 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/54/language/en-US/Molson-Brewhouse-opens-at-Calgary-International-Airport.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=91&ModuleID=627&ArticleID=54 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=54&PortalID=0&TabID=91 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/54/language/en-US/Molson-Brewhouse-opens-at-Calgary-International-Airport.aspx For Immediate Release HMSHost continues growth of popular international brand in nation’s airports Celebrating the grand opening, left to right: Joe Lutz, Senior Vice President, West Region Operations, HMSHost; Scott Cooper, Senior Vice President for Western Canada, Molson Coors; Don Kolsun, Director Commercial and Retail Development, Calgary International Airport CALGARY, Alberta − Calgary International Airport (YYC), HMSHost Corporation and MolsonCoors today celebrated the grand opening of Molson Brewhouse on YYC’s Concourse D. HMSHost, a world leader in travel dining and shopping, brought the new pub to YYC to enhance dining and beverage options for the airport’s post-security travelers.   "The Molson Brewhouse provides an attractive, spacious, and contemporary casual new dining experience for YYC’s Concourse D. We congratulate HMSHost on this exciting and outstanding addition to their complement of food & beverage operations at YYC," said Don Kolsun, Director, Commercial & Retail Development for The Calgary Airport Authority. "Molson Coors is the West's original local brewer, going back over 120 years," said Scott Cooper, General Manager, Western Canada, Molson Coors Canada. "The new Molson Brewhouse restaurant will be a tremendous showcase of our portfolio of world class beers, as well as a focal point to share Alberta's rich brewing tradition and great food with the world." Molson Coors is North America’s oldest brewery. The new Molson Brewhouse is a full service casual dining venue designed specifically for YYC. HMSHost operates the branded Molson Pubs in Toronto Pearson International Airport and Edmonton International Airports. "We have enjoyed a strong and lasting partnership with Calgary International Airport and Molson Coors, and appreciate their vote of confidence in our ability to make the traveler’s day better," said Renee Tedesco, Vice President, Business Development, HMSHost. In addition to its signature beer, Molson Canadian, other selections include bottled and seasonal ales and lagers, cocktails and wine by the glass. The full menu features pub favorites such as Beer Battered Fish n’ Chips, Mac n’ Cheese Dark, and Sausage with Peppers & Onions, as well as breakfast classics and specialties, tasty appetizers, hearty soups and fresh salads. A variety of artisan flatbreads, stacked sandwiches, and juicy Alberta Prime Rib burgers are sure to satisfy hungry travelers. More than 380 associates work for HMSHost in 26 restaurants at Calgary International Airport. The new Molson Brewhouse employs 40 HMSHost associates. About HMSHost HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining and shopping for travel venues. HMSHost operates in more than 100 airports around the globe, including the 20 busiest airports in North America. The Company has annual sales in excess of $2.5 billion and employs more than 34,000 sales associates worldwide. HMSHost is a part of Autogrill Group, the world’s leading provider of food & beverage and retail services for people on the move. With sales of over €5.7 billion in 2010, the Group operates in 37 countries and employs some 62,000 people. It manages over 5,300 stores in more than 1,200 locations worldwide. Visit www.HMSHost.com for more information and find us on Facebook at HMSHost Making the Traveler’s Day Better. About Molson Coors Canada    With its roots dating from 1786, Molson Coors Canada is proudly celebrating its 225th anniversary this year. The Canadian division of Molson Coors Brewing Company is a global brewer with operations in Canada, the U.S., U.K. and Asia. The Company proudly offers some of the most popular brands in Canada with an award-winning brand portfolio which includes Molson Canadian, Coors Light, Molson Export, Molson Dry, Rickard's and Molson M. Molson Coors Canada also partners with other leading brewers to offer such global brands as Heineken, Corona, Miller Genuine Draft and Foster’s Lager. Molson Coors Canada employs 3,000 Canadians, operates seven breweries, including boutique breweries Creemore and Granville Island, and invests in communities from coast-to-coast through its various charitable initiatives and sports and entertainment sponsorships. Molson Coors Canada is committed to promoting its products and events in a responsible manner.     Contact: hmshostcorpcommunications@hmshost.com        SuperUser Account Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:26:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:54 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/55/language/en-US/City-Airport-Authority-Finalize-Agreement.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=91&ModuleID=627&ArticleID=55 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=55&PortalID=0&TabID=91 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/55/language/en-US/City-Airport-Authority-Finalize-Agreement.aspx For immediate release June 17, 2011   CALGARY - The City of Calgary and the Calgary Airport Authority (YYC) have finalized a lease agreement that will see work start on the Airport Trail tunnel by the end of the month. The City and the Authority signed the agreement Thursday, June 16. The agreement sets out the terms and conditions for The City to integrate the tunnel project into the Airport Development Program in order to extend Airport Trail from Barlow Trail to 36 Street NE under the new airport runway and provide an east-west connector and future LRT right of way for commuters and travelers. “I am very pleased that we have concluded the legal agreement on this piece of important infrastructure,” said Mayor Nenshi. “This project preserves a critical road and transit corridor for all Calgarians.”   ”We are pleased that we have an agreement in place with The City that will allow for the completion of their tunnel project in conjunction with the Airport Development Program (ADP) at YYC. The APD will allow for the continued economic growth and prosperity of our airport community business partners, the City of Calgary and Province of Alberta,” said Garth Atkinson, President and CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority. “We are excited to move forward with The City as we continue to develop the airport to meet the needs of our stakeholders and as they develop their transportation network to meet the needs of Calgarians.” The Airport Trail tunnel project will be constructed in three stages with the cost of stage one already approved by Council. Stage one consists of: construction of the tunnel under the new runway; widening Airport Trail between Deerfoot Trail and Barlow Trail to six lanes; and extending Airport Trail through the tunnel to 36th Street NE The estimated cost of stage one is $280 million which is within the $294.8 million funding envelope approved by Council in February. The Airport Authority will contribute approximately 60 acres of land, valued at an estimated $50 million, for the Airport Trail extension and future interchanges, at no cost to the City of Calgary. The additional stages of the project will be addressed as funding sources are identified and secured and subject to Council approval of the necessary budgets.  Stage 2 will include the construction of interchanges along Airport Trail at Barlow Trail and 19 Street NE and include extending Airport Trail to Metis Trail. The City will contribute $50 million and YYC will contribute $20 million to the cost of the stage two interchanges.  Stage 3 will have The City and YYC share the cost on the construction of upgraded interchanges to provide access and egress from Airport Trail to the airport when warranted by traffic levels. These upgrades are not anticipated to be required for another 20 - 30 years. This is an additional cost to The City of an estimated $66 million in 2011 dollars and will be shared 50/50 by The City and YYC. The tunnel is an essential part of the northeast road network and another good connection to the airport and the rest of the city that will move people, goods and services, locally, regionally, and globally. As well, the tunnel is the most viable way to provide future LRT to the airport terminal from the northeast LRT line. The City and the Authority had been in discussions for several months to reach an agreement on the construction of the tunnel on land YYC leases from the federal government. Visuals of the northeast area transportation network are available on The City of Calgary’s website. Construction of the tunnel will start in the next few weeks and be open to traffic in conjunction with completion of the new runway in 2014. -30- Vickie Megrath Department Communication Leader, Transportation The City of Calgary Phone: 403-828-2954   Jody Moseley Director, Corporate Communications & Marketing The Calgary Airport Authority Phone: 403-807-9143 SuperUser Account Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:58:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:55 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/56/language/en-US/WestJet-launches-service-to-Orange-County.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=91&ModuleID=627&ArticleID=56 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=56&PortalID=0&TabID=91 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/56/language/en-US/WestJet-launches-service-to-Orange-County.aspx FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Airline brings Cowtown to Mouse town on inaugural flight today CALGARY, Alberta. June 13, 2011. WestJet today launches new, non-stop service between Calgary and Orange County-Anaheim, California. The inaugural flight departs Calgary International Airport at 9:30 a.m. MT today. “We’re so excited to introduce our guests to Orange County,” said Hugh Dunleavy, WestJet Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Planning. “From the magnificent beaches to the great shopping attractions, this destination really does offer something for everyone. As Canada’s only airline providing non-stop service to Orange County, we’re able to offer WestJet guests quick access to Disneyland and we’re thrilled to bring guests closer to the magic of Disney.” WestJet will offer daily service between Calgary and Orange County. The full schedule details of WestJet’s new service effective June 13, 2011, are as follows. Calgary – Orange County (daily service) Flight Departure Arrival From Calgary (WS 1542) 9:30 a.m. 11:49 a.m. From Orange County (WS1543) 12:30 p.m. 4:35 p.m. “Canadian families are making lifelong memories at Disneyland,” said Marlie Morrison, Managing Director of Sales and Marketing, Disney Parks & Resorts Canada. “WestJet’s new non-stop service from Calgary to Orange County makes it easier and more convenient than ever before.” “We are thrilled to welcome WestJet’s non-stop service to Orange County to the list of many non-stop destinations that YYC serves,” said Stephan Poirier, Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of The Calgary Airport Authority. “The direct link will serve as a popular destination for people of all ages looking for a quick and easy way to get to the happiest place on earth.” One-way fares, available in both directions on non-stop flights only, are available from $129 plus applicable taxes, fees and surcharges. Fares are available by calling WestJet’s Sales Super Centre at 1-888-WESTJET (937-8538), contacting your preferred travel agent or by visiting westjet.com. WestJet Vacations offers customized vacation packages for most of WestJet’s scheduled destinations, including packages to Orange County starting at $489, plus applicable taxes, fees and surcharges, for air and four nights accommodation. For more information, call one of our WestJet Vacations experience specialists at 1-877-737-7001, contact your preferred travel agent or visit westjetvacations.com. About WestJet WestJet is Canada’s favourite airline, offering scheduled service throughout its 70-city North American and Caribbean network. Inducted into Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame and named one of Canada's best employers, WestJet pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. Named a J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champion, WestJet offers increased legroom, leather seats and live seatback television provided by Bell TV on its modern fleet of 96 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. With future confirmed deliveries for an additional 39 aircraft through 2018, WestJet strives to be one of the five most successful international airlines in the world. About WestJet Vacations Launched in 2006, WestJet Vacations provides guests with a wide selection of vacation packages to popular vacation destinations in North America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Leveraging WestJet's friendly employees, extensive network and solid value proposition, WestJet Vacations offers guests a fun, friendly and caring vacation experience. Connect with WestJet on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westjet Follow WestJet on Twitter at www.twitter.com/westjet Subscribe to WestJet on YouTube at www.youtube.com/westjet Media contact: Robert Palmer, Media Relations, telephone: 1-888-WJ-4-NEWS (1-888-954-6397), email: media@westjet.com.     SuperUser Account Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:05:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:56 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/57/language/en-US/YYCs-White-Hat-Volunteer-program-celebrates-20-year-milestone.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=91&ModuleID=627&ArticleID=57 http://www.calgaryairport.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=57&PortalID=0&TabID=91 http://www.calgaryairport.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/57/language/en-US/YYCs-White-Hat-Volunteer-program-celebrates-20-year-milestone.aspx FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2011 Calgary, AB – Calgary International Airport (YYC) celebrated the 20-year anniversary of the White Hat Volunteer program today. Representatives of The Calgary Airport Authority, members of City Council and YYC airport partners joined together to celebrate this significant milestone and to thank the volunteers for their many years of service to the airport community. The White Hat Volunteer program began in 1991 with 49 individuals, dressed in the now famous white Stetson and red vest. Over the last 20 years, this program has grown significantly, boasting over 240 volunteers who greet and offer a warm western welcome to the millions of passengers who travel through Calgary every year. “YYC’s White Hat Volunteers are a testament of Calgary’s spirit of volunteerism and truly embody the meaning of western hospitality,” said Stephan Poirier, Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for The Calgary Airport Authority. “Our volunteers are an important part of the passenger experience and we are extremely grateful for their hard work and dedication in making YYC one of the best airports in the world.” Since 1991, hundreds of White Hat Volunteers have served the airport community by greeting passengers, welcoming conferences and conventions, escorting dignitaries and VIP’s, and shuttling passengers needing assistance in the YYC Club Cars. Together these individuals have contributed over 700,000 volunteer hours and have performed more than 2,500 White Hat Welcome Ceremonies with over 8,000 participants. They help and personally interact with more than 1 million passengers per year. “The service they provide is invaluable, and they continually go above and beyond to serve the travelling public. We look forward to seeing the program continue to grow over the next several years, with many more milestones in our future,” said Poirier. The Calgary Airport Authority is a not-for-profit, non-share capital corporation incorporated under the Alberta Regional Airports Authorities Act. Since 1992, it has been responsible for the management, maintenance and development of Calgary International Airport and Springbank Airport under long-term lease from the Government of Canada. -30- For more information, contact: Jody Moseley Director, Corporate Communications and Marketing The Calgary Airport Authority Office: (403) 735-2197 Blackberry: (403) 807-9143 jodym@yyc.com   Photos of this event can be seen on Calgary International Airport's Facebook page.Click here to view.  SuperUser Account Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:57