Glenco
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YHZ connectivity with Europe is certainly a child of narrow body aircraft development. The A321LR/XLR will definitely have an impact on future route development.
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Edmonton International Airport (EIA/YEG)
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IanO
Superstar
All carriers.
IanO
Superstar
Not that I expect them here given their geographic focus, but...
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Canada remains an integral part of American's international network. The carrier has provided critical service during the pandemic from four airports: Calgary (YYC), Montreal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ) and Vancouver (YVR). Three additional stations, Halifax (YHZ), Quebec (YQB) and Ottawa (YOW), are scheduled to resume operations in Spring 2022.
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Canada remains an integral part of American's international network. The carrier has provided critical service during the pandemic from four airports: Calgary (YYC), Montreal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ) and Vancouver (YVR). Three additional stations, Halifax (YHZ), Quebec (YQB) and Ottawa (YOW), are scheduled to resume operations in Spring 2022.
American Airlines Celebrates 80 Years of Service to Canada
/CNW/ - On June 24, 1941, American Airlines operated its first-ever international passenger flight from Buffalo, New York, to Toronto, Canada. The aircraft...
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The_Cat
Senior Member
Ahead of Edmonton? We've got work to do.
The_Cat
Senior Member
Also, I think Edmonton should make it a priority to expand its transit service to the airport.
Edmcowboy11
Senior Member
My vote is LRT to the Airport with a station in Leduc.
The_Cat
Senior Member
Extending it to the Airport would be a brave step
forward I’d we want to grow our city and region. I’m thinking much of Edmonton’s future growth will be south.
forward I’d we want to grow our city and region. I’m thinking much of Edmonton’s future growth will be south.
EdmTrekker
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TransPods "starting with a 20-kilometre stretch between downtown Edmonton and the Edmonton airport by 2031" Interesting the Study Document which can be download shows possible routes and 3 possible stations.
www.transpod.com
Calgary to Edmonton in 45 minutes: TransPod Announces Results of Feasibility Study of a Hyperloop Line in Alberta - TransPod
Ultra-high-speed transportation project in Alberta will create up to 140,000 jobs and add $19 billion to the region’s GDP over the course of construction — all at no cost to the taxpayer TransPod Line between Calgary and Edmonton will reach speeds of a jet aircraft, with tickets 45 per cent...
www.transpod.com
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IanO
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TAS
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St. Albert is kicking in $145,000, which is quite a bit less than Edmonton Global requested.
Their council argued they won't benefit from the airport as much as other areas.
So far, according to article, $13.2M has been raised of the $15M ask. Apparently Strathcona County has also contributed but I haven't been able to find anything on the amount. The city of Leduc is contributing $400k. Devon has committed to $89k over three years.
Where are our municipal and provincial leaders advocating for EIA and Edmonton region to the federal government? If Sohi wants to lead this city, and he's connected to Trudeau, it would be nice to hear from him on this sooner than later as it's an important issue for Edmonton.
City gives $145,000 to fund to attract flights to Edmonton International Airport
St. Albert will be kicking in cash as part of a regional effort to help support the Edmonton International Airport.
www.thestar.com
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The_Cat
Senior Member
I'm sure that Villeneuve would benefit from spin-off general aviation.
EdmTrekker
Senior Member
Ff course they benefit from Villeneuve - and so do the citizens of St. Albert benefit every time they catch a nonstop flight and avoid connections. Time is money and tickets, fees and meals at connecting airports do not help EIA or this Region. That the Mayor is dumber than a sack of hammers is obvious to everyone in the Region. Who knew St. Alberta Council is filled with small minded selfish councillors.
The_Cat
Senior Member
I think Parkland County would also do well to kick in money, given their growing industrial base.
occidentalcapital
Senior Member
My message to Ottawa would be: Banning International Flights from the West's Economic Engine Needs to END Now!
Every single person in Edmonton, every politician and every citizen needs to say it clearly now - it is unacceptable that Edmonton is the only large Canadian city where Ottawa continues to ban international flights. Comparator cities are all permitted to have international flights with quarantine procedures.
This is a metro city of 1.4 million people.
For crying out loud, there is a 4 star hotel attached to the airport, YEG has extensive testing services in place. There is no policy rationale for this decision.
Every single person in Edmonton, every politician and every citizen needs to say it clearly now - it is unacceptable that Edmonton is the only large Canadian city where Ottawa continues to ban international flights. Comparator cities are all permitted to have international flights with quarantine procedures.
This is a metro city of 1.4 million people.
For crying out loud, there is a 4 star hotel attached to the airport, YEG has extensive testing services in place. There is no policy rationale for this decision.
EdmTrekker
Senior Member
Want to reach PM Trudeau and send a message about removing the blockade of international flights at Edmonton Airport? Here is the weblink. It will take you 1 minute to complete a text and send. Surely you can spare 1 minute!
pm.gc.ca
Contact the Prime Minister
Right Honourable Justin Trudeau - Le très honorable Justin Trudeau