Edmonton International Airport (EIA/YEG)

[BrettB]

Statistics Canada has published the latest data on screened passenger traffic. These are passengers passing through security screening, not a count of all passengers.

Worryingly, Edmonton was one of only two airports in Canada to post screened passenger lower than November 2019 (-0.9%). The other was Ottawa (-4.9%).

Screened traffic	July 2025	August 2025	September 2025	October 2025	November 2025
Total passengers	344,780	353,557	296,857	304,936	276,582
Domestic sector passengers	304,933	312,421	260,647	258,631	211,817
Transborder sector passengers	32,437	32,760	28,669	34,677	32,584
Other International sector passengers	7,410	8,376	7,541	11,628	32,181

 

[BASE]

The November numbers were quite brutal. I didn't think a lot of that was weather related either but concerned December might have some weather related impacts on numbers closing out the year.

 

[David A]

Our November weather was extremely mild, so I feel many people considering a winter get away probably decided to wait until later. Hopefully some were able to go in December just before it quickly changed.

 

[TAS]

And as always, a lot of people travel south to catch flight. Maybe even more are doing that.

 

[Vanfan123]

WestJet Increases Edmonton – Puerto Vallarta Flights in NS26 — AeroRoutes

Published at 1900PST 14JAN26 / 0300GMT 15JAN26 WestJet in Northern summer 2026 season plans to expand Edmonton – Puerto Vallarta service, with additional frequency scheduled from 02MAY26 to 30AUG26. The 2nd weekly flight, operating on Sundays, will be operated by 737 MAX 8 aircraft. W

www.aeroroutes.com

 

[Yeggy]

WestJet Increases Edmonton – Puerto Vallarta Flights in NS26 — AeroRoutes

Published at 1900PST 14JAN26 / 0300GMT 15JAN26 WestJet in Northern summer 2026 season plans to expand Edmonton – Puerto Vallarta service, with additional frequency scheduled from 02MAY26 to 30AUG26. The 2nd weekly flight, operating on Sundays, will be operated by 737 MAX 8 aircraft. W

www.aeroroutes.com

now if only you could fit into the seats.

 

[ADob]

As someone over 5'10", who struggles with pre-shrinkflation seats, flying with them is unthinkable.

 

[Tropical]

As someone over 5'10", who struggles with pre-shrinkflation seats, flying with them is unthinkable.

I think the federal government would discover a very politically popular action if they move on this.

 

[MacLac]

How long has that Tim’s been open…..on the departure level - on the side of the Flair/KLM desk? Seen it today for the first time

 

[Glenco]

How long has that Tim’s been open…..on the departure level - on the side of the Flair/KLM desk? Seen it today for the first time

It is a temporary location that opened Monday while the location at arrivals is getting an upgrade

 

[BASE]

now if only you could fit into the seats.

Looks like they have confirmed they will abandon that program. https://westjet.mediaroom.com/2026-...n-strategy-to-reflect-feedback-and-guest-data

 

[Tropical]

Looks like they have confirmed they will abandon that program. https://westjet.mediaroom.com/2026-...n-strategy-to-reflect-feedback-and-guest-data

Great! And I'll still be purchasing Porter and Air Canada flights whenever possible.

 

[MakeYEGGreatAgain]

Looks like United will bring back ORD flights this summer - limited frequency and limited time range. Came up while booking a flight. I hope that is not a glitch!

 

[Avenuer]

Great! And I'll still be purchasing Porter and Air Canada flights whenever possible.

I honestly try and fly Porter as much as possible - the experience is above and beyond what is offered by WS or even AC. If Flair flies to the same location and is at least 25% cheaper than Porter, I'll go with them.

 

[Airboy]

out in Leduc for a meeting this week and noticed the south side of the airport is quite busy with utility work. it seems to close for residential work.