Edmonton International Airport (YEG) Terminal Expansion

[IanO]

^I don't think they have plans for that...

[sundance]

Blueline do you mean doors on the open air pedways? At -40C it would help reduce the wind, but would make hauling luggage harder.

The best solution is either a tunnel under the roads from the parkade to the terminal, or an elevated pedway above the roads to the terminal heated and air conditioned of course. Perhaps when they expand the terminal or parkade again in the future this will be part of the design.

[Vincent]

If the doors opened automatically the luggage wouldn't be an issue. But I don't think this is even a consideration.

[jbubble]

Going through the airport this morning I noticed they are adding some more retail space directly in front of security as you exit, so that you funneled like cattle to the stores in central hall. Also they are using some fantastic plastic brick in keeping with Whyte Avenue historical theme.

[Hilman]

FlyEIA tweet:

Start the countdown. Metalsmiths set to open in Central Hall on June 15th with Coney Island Candy following on the 23rd!

https://twitter.com/FlyEIA/status/211182613661097984

[jbubble]

Originally Posted by Hilman

FlyEIA tweet:

https://twitter.com/FlyEIA/status/211182613661097984

That must be what the plastic tacky brick is for.

[DanC]

Originally Posted by jbubble

That must be what the plastic tacky brick is for.

Yes, now this faux brick wall sticks out like a store thumb because the material choice doesn't match the look or quality of the brand new expansion. why eia suddenly cheaped out now is beyond sense and it continually amazes me when I see this type of decision.

[NielCole]

Flew out on May 23 and returned last night from LHR on AC the flight was packed both ways and while I was upgraded to business on the way over coming back was the first row in Economy (not too bad) but the plane was full and felt like a 7 hour bus ride in some ways...( the endless screaming baby in the next row was not pleasant at all.....)

The new customs hall was good and well staffed on Wednesday evening and it was pretty steady. The ceilings in the international baggage area are still unfinished in some sections but it is a vast improvement.

[howie]

Just came off a WJ flight at the north end of the terminal, Gate 2. I found the exit doors (just), as they aren't very well indicated - just a couple of slding doors with small signage. A bit of a 'hole in the wall' feel. I think it would have been easy to have missed them altogether and carried on walking for quite a distance before discovering I was way past them. The north end, apart from some new retail, seems to have been the poor relation in improvement spending. Okay, I know the new hotel is going up, but I'm talking about inside the passenger areas.

[jbubble]

Originally Posted by howie

Just came off a WJ flight at the north end of the terminal, Gate 2. I found the exit doors (just), as they aren't very well indicated - just a couple of slding doors with small signage. A bit of a 'hole in the wall' feel. I think it would have been easy to have missed them altogether and carried on walking for quite a distance before discovering I was way past them. The north end, apart from some new retail, seems to have been the poor relation in improvement spending. Okay, I know the new hotel is going up, but I'm talking about inside the passenger areas.

Tat is done on purpose so end up n the shopping area by security.

[BalancedOP]

Some work is coming to the North Terminal area, but don't expect much for a year or 2. Lots of asbestos to remove then getting financing in place. But it is coming.

[FlyFlyAway]

^Just to clarify, the asbestos removal is part of the existing improvements project already underway? Or would remediation be a part of an upcoming project that, among other things, requires financing?

Either way howie, it's the next item up for bid on The Price is Right. If for no other reason than they're running out of places to improve/upgrade/expand for passengers. Note: this upgrade needs to align with the introduction of Q400 aircraft from WestJet. Which is coming starting late 2013. (Depending upon which routes get the plane first; delivery schedules, etc.)

[JordanGalhanth]

The North Terminal has had a few small renos done over the years.

• The majority of the old pink vinyl chairs were replaced with the new style of green leather chairs that are found in the south terminal.
• The 80's era gate signage and attendant desks were replaced with slimmer, more modern models (on the upper level, anyway).
• An overflow seating section for Tim Hortons was installed between Gates 16 and 18.
• The old, uber-long jetway at Gate 18 was replaced by a shorter model, similar to those at the south terminal.

Nonetheless, there's still a lot that should be addressed.

• The vintage planters with WESTJET signage need to go.
• The whole downstairs lounge for Gate 7 hasn't been touched.
• New carpet.
• Jetways for Gates 16, 14 (I think those two came from the muni in the 90's), and maybe the inter-connected models for 8, 10 and 12 will have to be replaced.

[jbubble]

I would or be surprised to see some of the north terminal closed off or awhile once the all gates in the new area open. Way too much capacity at the moment

[JordanGalhanth]

Oh, and there's also renos to be done pre security, too.

• The old counters at the far north end need to go...most of them are unused.
• The area where Harvey's/the arcade/convenience store used to be should somehow be reformatted for public use once more (it's a bunch of offices now).
• That dead space at the far north end where the Balloon Bar used to be is a perfect candidate for...well...something...

[Hilman]

From SpongeG on SSP:



http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/3740/imag0941y.jpg



http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/6205/imag0942q.jpg

[Hilman]

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...type=3&theater

[Edmcowboy11]

Great Pics

[XTendEdmonton]

This building is stunning .... I absolutely love the design

[AAAAE]

I wonder why this building has not been added to cohos evamy's/dialog's website? They are the architects, correct?

[jbubble]

Winnipeg makes the list but no Edmonton

Coolest New Airport Terminals

Perhaps next year when it is finished.

[NielCole]

Well I would not worry as ours is not 100% complete with the new tower and the older northern terminal/hotel still under construction. I am actually happy that Winnipeg got a mention.

[etownboarder]

When fully finished, hotel, north terminal, etc... It will be quite an impressive facility. We should all be proud. I had to fly through Calgary from Regina to Kelowna a few weeks ago and Calgary's airport is a dump. Garbage everywhere, nowhere to sit, and ugly. I am so glad I don't use that airport anymore than that... First time in over 10 years that I have flown through there and it was really bad.

[NielCole]

I found that large stretches of YYC's terminal still look like its original late 70's style. And the exterior is no prize either with the concrete communist era facades.

Once EIA has completed its reno our terminal will shine. The only thing I wish would change is the road into the terminal from the QEII its still a tad small town to me passing the gas station and the carwash, needs a far more developed looking access road. More hotels close up etc.

[24karat]

I flew in from Toronto a couple of days ago, and as I walked from the airplane bridge to the stairs to go down to the luggage carousel, I couldn't help but think that this place is beginning to look like a modern terminal. Lots of shops and places to have lunch or a drink. This airport used to be an embarrassment, but wow! It's looking great!

[Vincent]

I agree. I flew in from Los Angeles a few weeks ago and I was very impressed. Too bad there were still a few construction walls up at that time so I didn't get to see the completely finished product, but I love the moving sidewalks and the food court in the departures lounge and the first impression upon arrival. It's all good.

[Barry N]

Originally Posted by NielCole

I found that large stretches of YYC's terminal still look like its original late 70's style. And the exterior is no prize either with the concrete communist era facades.

Once EIA has completed its reno our terminal will shine. The only thing I wish would change is the road into the terminal from the QEII its still a tad small town to me passing the gas station and the carwash, needs a far more developed looking access road. More hotels close up etc.

I'm confused [ easy to do LOL ], don't you mean YEG. Isn't YYC = Calgary

[AAAAE]

Not too happpy that the blinds are always closed in the new terminal - can't plane spot. The only thing to look at is the food outlets

[howie]

^ Good point. I wonder how the new observation room(s) is coming along. I hope it's glass on three sides, not just a west-facing window as in times of yore.

[BalancedOP]

Originally Posted by Barry N

I'm confused [ easy to do LOL ], don't you mean YEG. Isn't YYC = Calgary

No I think he meant yyc. I've flown through and there are parts of yyc that are a dump. As well as terminal b/c really need a scrub. A is looking tired. Last time I was through terminal D there was garbage left in the sitting area.lets hope with their new international terminal they will finally upgrade b and c.

[jbubble]

Originally Posted by AAAAE

Not too happpy that the blinds are always closed in the new terminal - can't plane spot. The only thing to look at is the food outlets

That is what they want, just like the are filling in every empty space with retail like by security when you come out, tey funnel you into the shops

[jbubble]

Originally Posted by BalancedOP

No I think he meant yyc. I've flown through and there are parts of yyc that are a dump. As well as terminal b/c really need a scrub. A is looking tired. Last time I was through terminal D there was garbage left in the sitting area.lets hope with their new international terminal they will finally upgrade b and c.

They are doing some major work there, way more than at YEG. There is at least 5 tower cranes on the site, none were required for the YEG expansion. The amount of capacity they are adding means even less reason for airlines to change their desire for people to connect through Calgary

[YEGatc]

Originally Posted by BalancedOP

No I think he meant yyc. I've flown through and there are parts of yyc that are a dump. As well as terminal b/c really need a scrub. A is looking tired. Last time I was through terminal D there was garbage left in the sitting area.lets hope with their new international terminal they will finally upgrade b and c.

When the new (international) wing opens, I think they're closing B and parts of A & C to refurbish them. It should actually be fairly spiffy when everything is done. I'm just surprised they put off the work this many years. That airport has been looking drab for so long.

[RiverWalker]

Drove by the Marriott under construction today. I guess this will be the first impression one gets of YEG given its proximity and link to the terminal. IMO the exterior concrete panels and smallish windows look...cheap and unappealing.

[jbubble]

Originally Posted by RiverWalker

Drove by the Marriott under construction today. I guess this will be the first impression one gets of YEG given its proximity and link to the terminal. IMO the exterior concrete panels and smallish windows look...cheap and unappealing.

Just wait until the spray it with stucco!

[JordanGalhanth]

I was forced to wait for a few hours in Calgary just under two years ago. That Air Canada terminal hasn't changed since it was the home of Canadian a few years ago.

[NielCole]

Originally Posted by Barry N

I'm confused [ easy to do LOL ], don't you mean YEG. Isn't YYC = Calgary

I did mean YYC as atterminal was "rebuilt" then the late 70's when precast concrete was "De Rigour" Parts of YYC still look downright Communist.

The old part of YEG is till very early 1960's with the large windows and marble/tile columns/flooring making the old parts of YEG look like you could see Dean Martin and Jacqueline Bisset heading for the gates to fly that 707 in Airport (the original disaster flick aka 1970).

If you want to see what I mean watch this original trailer....

www.youtube.com/movie?v=HTNpd6W7biU&feature=mv_sr

When I was a kid back when that movie came out the snow and the look of the "Chicago" airport ( though filmed in Minneapolis) reminded me of the new Edmonton International with the style of the new terminal and it truly still does remind me in the old 60's section of YEG (though it was NEVER that crowded) LOL

[howie]

^ Yeah! We could do a flash mob "happening" down there. LOL!

[Vincent]

Originally Posted by NielCole

The old part of YEG is till very early 1960's with the large windows and marble/tile columns/flooring making the old parts of YEG look like you could see Dean Martin and Jacqueline Bisset heading for the gates to fly that 707 in Airport (the original disaster flick aka 1970).

If you want to see what I mean watch this original trailer....

www.youtube.com/movie?v=HTNpd6W7biU&feature=mv_sr

When I was a kid back when that movie came out the snow and the look of the "Chicago" airport ( though filmed in Minneapolis) reminded me of the new Edmonton International with the style of the new terminal and it truly still does remind me in the old 60's section of YEG (though it was NEVER that crowded) LOL

I just watched the trailer and I had to laugh when the stewardess slapped the old lady. "You're hysterical!" SLAP!

[jbubble]

The rumor in real estate circles is that the whole new tower will be leased and the ERAA staff staying put in old tower until remote building gets built.

[Vincent]

If that's true, I imagine the ERAA staff will be disappointed.

[RiverWalker]

Originally Posted by JordanGalhanth

I was forced to wait for a few hours in Calgary just under two years ago. That Air Canada terminal hasn't changed since it was the home of Canadian a few years ago.

Duh...remote building?? They need to be IN the airport to be engaged with the clients...especially the "route development" group....

[Hilman]

https://twitter.com/FlyEIA/status/22...555136/photo/1

North Cariboo adds secure terminal wing in Edmonton
edmontonjournal.com July 19, 2012

EDMONTON - North Cariboo Air has doubled the size of its Edmonton passenger facilities with the addition of a secure terminal wing.

The charter airline officially opened its secure passenger facility at its Edmonton base. It moved to the Northgate Hangar at Edmonton International Airport from the Executive Flight Centre in 2009.

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/busin...886/story.html

[AAAAE]

Lot's of development going on at the airport in everything BUT new routes it seems.

[RiverWalker]

Originally Posted by AAAAE

Lot's of development going on at the airport in everything BUT new routes it seems.

Indeed. Pretty soon IATA will be changing YEG to FOD...

(Field of Dreamers)

[McBoo]

Uh, been to the McKnight Blvrd end of YYC folks?

No Avitat, no CanJet, no Caribou there, nosiree.

Seriously, this is a negative? Whoa. Mad on for ERAA or what!??

[Thomas Hinderks]

Originally Posted by McBoo

Uh, been to the McKnight Blvrd end of YYC folks?

No Avitat, no CanJet, no Caribou there, nosiree.

Seriously, this is a negative? Whoa. Mad on for ERAA or what!??

McBoo
Haven't caught what's negative?

McKnight end there is a ton of stuff when I was down through that area last fall.
SAIT Art Smith Centre
Kenn Borek
Can't remember if it's Caribou but there is a major charter operator with a dismantling area as well
Several other turbine aircraft operators
Several heavy maintenance operations a little to the North
ESSO Executive FBO just a little west
and a bunch of other stuff.

[McBoo]

LOL, so tiresome Thomas - as yet again we are in substantive agreement.

The McKnight end is indeed busy - that was sort of, well actually all of, my sarcastic point.

Wuz being sarcastic 'cause wuzn't sure how North Caribou opening a new private, secure lounge = YEG should be re-named FOD (Field of Dreams).

[YEGatc]

South end of YYC still pretty busy. That may change when Sunwest moves to their new digs in the NW corner.... but who cares about that? I think N Cariboo's colours are really slick. Glad they moved away from their old paint scheme. I think they've reinvented themselves quite successfully, esp. since their KingAir 100 "oopsie" a few years back at YEG.

[NielCole]

At least EIA has stopped looking like the photo back in 1964 on Page 2 of Todays, Edmonton Journal in regards to starting construction on it, July 29, 1957.

That pics really reminds me of the rare times as a kid I got to see the airport because back then only "well to do" people travelled by air. So there was no real exposure to it on the much more frequent basis like todays times.

I do not see Captain, Vernon Demerest (Dean Martin) or the fantastic stowaway Ada Quanset (Helen Hayes) wandering around the terminal in the picture waiting to sneek onto a Canadian-Pacific or Trans-Canada flight. LOL.

[Thomas Hinderks]

McBoo

Wuz being sarcastic 'cause wuzn't sure how North Caribou opening a new private, secure lounge = YEG should be re-named FOD (Field of Dreams).

Ok my bad

Missed the sarcasm and didn't get the North Caribou deal was supposed to be a bad thing. Seemed like a good thing to me.

Oh well have a good weekend

Tom

[chupa]

Actually one should spend some time at YEG and one would see just how busy it has become. In the last couple of months the FBOs have taken the biggest increase. Suncor has a CRJ based fulltime now alongside Enerjet 737-700 and Air North (yukon) with a 737-200. It gets pretty hairy around there with all the kingairs, metros, 1900's etc not to mention the high number of biz jets!

[cnr67]

The terminal and Hotel will be very appealing once finished. However we need more international destinations. More direct flights to Europe and one to the Orient for example. I cannot see why we could not fill a long haul aircraft once or twice a week. If CP, and Wardair could this 30 years ago with the smaller market they had to work with, why not now. Just a thought.

[Sonic Death Monkey]

How about we keep the discussion on air routes to one thread, shall we? This is about airport renos/development.

[cnr67]

Originally Posted by Sonic Death Monkey

How about we keep the discussion on air routes to one thread, shall we? This is about airport renos/development.

Yes sir.

[Glenco]

They have scrappers stripping top soil and creating roadways on the property west of highway two south of Nisku on the airport lands. Any idea what is going in there?

[sundance]

Aviation related businesses (EIA hopes) its on the site master plan here;
http://corporate.flyeia.com/business...t_alberta.aspx

[etownboarder]

I recall someone mentioning small windows on the new hotel building... Driving by the other day when picking up my SO's cousin, the windows are actually quite large. They look bigger than in the renderings, and the staggered placement also works well. Sorry for the off topic post, but the hotel is another good piece of airport infrastructure that makes EIA attractive to airlines. I wonder how much business for the hotel will be related to airline staff?

[ScottieA]

EIA just announced today that Caffe Sorrentino and Belgian Beer Cafe (http://www.belgianbeercafe.com) are going to be opening locations in the airport. It will be Belgian Beer Cafe's first Canadian location, although I wish it was before security so that I could go to it when I'm not travelling, lol.

And sorry, I don't have a link at this time as I don't think it's hit the internet yet. A media release was sent to me just a little bit ago.

[Hilman]

Nice additions, YEG is really becoming a great medium sized airport.

[IanO]

Excellent additions. Local flavour is a good thing.

[ScottieA]

The release finally made their website:

http://www.flyeia.com/news/general/e...px?navID=11901

[Glenco]

Originally Posted by sundance

Aviation related businesses (EIA hopes) its on the site master plan here;
http://corporate.flyeia.com/business...t_alberta.aspx

I was aware of this old master plan but does anyone know specifically what is going in there?

[jbubble]

Originally Posted by Glenco

I was aware of this old master plan but does anyone know specifically what is going in there?

I think it may be a "Field of Dreams"

[RiverWalker]

Caffe Sorrentino and Belgian Beer Café will be part of the Domestic/International passenger lounge when that part of the EIA Expansion opens in September.

http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/30...ional-airport/

I wonder if this is the same Belgian Beer Cafe as this: (it would sweet if it is!!)

http://www.belgianbeercafe.com/bars

[ScottieA]

^Already covered in a previous post above. And yes it is the same Belgian Beer Cafe. First Canadian location.

[jbubble]

Originally Posted by Glenco

Try and think of something original to say. For instance "I work at the airport maybe I can find out"

I have lots to say, perhaps you should listen. Unfortunately my views are bit more pragmatic than is liked here on C2E.

[sundance]

While you might disagree with the pragmatism of JBubble's post his Field of Dreams comment to me seems to be an accurate assessment. But for EIA to attract businesses to the land they do have to have it somewhat ready for buildings to go up otherwise they will go elsewhere like Nisku, Leduc or south Edmonton.

[sundance]

And you know they are building something? Care to enlighten us what it is? Or would you rather belittle me? I've got a tough skin I can take it.

[howie]

Who's already on that stretch? From the highway, I can only make out the STARS name on one building.

[Glenco]

Originally Posted by sundance

And you know they are building something? Care to enlighten us what it is? Or would you rather belittle me? I've got a tough skin I can take it.

Rather than cede to your request let me re-iterate. I DON'T KNOW. On the oft chance you speak Romanian "EN NU STU"
What I do know is they are scapping the top soil off and cutting roadways on this property. They are very unlikely to go to this expense unless they have an anchour tenant. Could be retail or commercial, probably not industrial, but who knows? Yes that was the question.
DOES ANYONE KNOW?

[sundance]

Thanx Glenco. I missed the I don't know the 1st time (lack of caffeine on my part).

[MylesC]

Let's pull in the "you're useless" kinds of posts and keep in mind:

1) Debate the topic, not the person

2) One doesn't *have* to replay to everything.

Thanks. And now back to your programming.

[JordanGalhanth]

Originally Posted by RiverWalker

Duh...remote building?? They need to be IN the airport to be engaged with the clients...especially the "route development" group....

It's not remote - it's one of the three piers or "fingers" attached to a central hub.

Back on topic, it's been several months since I was last at the airport, and over a year since I've been there post-security. I wonder what all is different...

[Perspective]

I found this on instagram a few days ago (i cant direct link to instagram, dont know if i am allowed to post)

what kind of metal cladding is being used?

[JordanGalhanth]

That is an absolutely EPIC shot with the clouds against the background.

Not sure about the metal. That said, what I find odd about the construction is the brick-like texture over the cladding. I was under the impression that the metal would be super smooth (i.e. texture-less) all the way along; this texture, IMO, really changes the appearance by making the tower look less space-agey and more industrial.

[fanfare]

The control tower is now starting to be reminiscent of the Art Gallery design, especially how the metal looks. Can't wait for the finished product.

[Dialog]

Was by the airport on the weekend; I like the progress on the hotel, the windows didn't look too small to me, and moreover the mullions on said windows are very thin and pleasing. After the Icons and Mayfair South, I'm now wary of mullions ending up much thicker than shown in renderings.

And yes, Tower Shiny!

[IanO]

I would bet Zinc judging from the various 'tones' given off by the material. Aluminum (alucabond etc.) would be more consistent.

[Vincent]

I was expecting the waves to be white (and texture-less).

[IanO]

Thank god they aren't

[AAAAE]

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...1729252&type=3

some recent expansion photos.

I see they still have some of the black out blinds down. Not pleased with not being able to look outside.

[rime ice]

the questions is...when does EIA shut down br 50-58 and update it to look like the expansion. AC looks as though they are operating out of the projects while WJ is in the penthouse. I believe AC-LHR will depart out of Br.62.

The space between gates 50-58 is an embarrassment when compared to the new West Jet Terminal.

Once the whole terminal... North included, looks cosmetically like this new expansion, then this phase of development is finally completed.

2020 expansion here we come!!

[Axb]

So...Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and even Calgary have their bridges branded by HSBC...well, we got ATB Financial =) kinda puts them in the "international" category since HSBC is international bank, and us more "domestic" as ATB is just Alberta....But its always better than nothing!

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lodD...ature=youtu.be

[JordanGalhanth]

Originally Posted by rime ice

the questions is...when does EIA shut down br 50-58 and update it to look like the expansion. AC looks as though they are operating out of the projects while WJ is in the penthouse. I believe AC-LHR will depart out of Br.62.

The space between gates 50-58 is an embarrassment when compared to the new West Jet Terminal.

Once the whole terminal... North included, looks cosmetically like this new expansion, then this phase of development is finally completed.

2020 expansion here we come!!

Er, say what? Westjet is (mainly) in the North Terminal, that vintage Canadian/AC section that has remained untouched since the 90's (Gates 18-7); Gates 50-58 were the newest part of the airport right up until the expansion, and while they're not being renovated, the construction crews have made a very nice blend phase where the 2000 terminal and the 2012 terminal meet.

Anyway...

I had the chance to go post-security at the airport several days ago, and I was very impressed. There were some things I noticed which hadn't been mentioned in this thread yet:

1) The new Central Hall area is fantastic. The space feels a whole lot more open, and does a great job of incorporating the bottom-rear end of the new tower into the design (the lowest metal wave circles above the row of shops).

2) There's a nice new piece of light art being installed on the wall opposite from the Gate 50 area. It's a backlit silhouette of the downtown skyline and wavy lines that represent the Northern Lights, with the back lighting cycling through an array of colours...very eye-catching and classy.

3) Some moderate renos have been done near Gate 16 in the North Terminal. There's some new ribbons of tiling on the floor between there Tim Horton's; a TINY (very tiny) performing arts area, with stage and seating, has been set up as well; and speaking of seating, the glass atrium at Gate 16 is home to some very plush, comfortable, and funky-looking couches. All these touches made the terminal look somewhat respectable and less ignored.

4) Construction of some sort is happening on the south corner of the East Observation Deck (the one overlooking Gate 50).

5) The International/Domestic Departures Lounge around Gate 58 is looking good.

*TRIVIAL SIDENOTE*

As I was boarding a flight through Gate 16 in the North Terminal, I walked through the brick annex that sits between the jetbridge and the terminal building. I just happened to notice that this annex contains a roped-off stairwell that goes down to groundlevel, and it leads to some sort of wide-open area. Does anyone know what this area is? I think it may be an abandoned lower-level holdroom, similar to the Gate 7a/b/c/d setup, but I wasn't sure.

[ctzn-Ed]

Originally Posted by AAAAE

Lot's of development going on at the airport in everything BUT new routes it seems.

Let the terminal come to comeplete fruition firts...you don't invite guest to your home when your house is still under costruction do you!

[cnr67]

Originally Posted by ctzn-Ed

Let the terminal come to complete fruition first...you don't invite guest to your home when your house is still under construction do you!

We had better air service 35 years ago. The terminal is not the issue.

[YEGatc]

Originally Posted by cnr67

We had better air service 35 years ago. The terminal is not the issue.

"Better". Care to elaborate? If you mean because a few more non-stop destinations were offered then, you haven't been following how airlines have come and gone over the years and consolidated their hub air route structures. How do you think YWG feels...? One (or more) connection somewhere before continuing on to your destination isn't the end of the world, but it is the way of the world.

[Vincent]

Everything was different 35 years ago. That was when I emigrated to Canada on a DC-10 non-stop from Amsterdam to Edmonton.

[JustYeggin]

^Even 20 years ago when we had flights to LHR on AC and CP, and flights to FRA and MUC on CP and AMS on MP

[YEGatc]

I don't gauge "better" air service by very infrequent flights to points beyond that we simply couldn't fill today. We've got 5X the number of flights we did then. Frequency and flexibility reign supreme. You can still "get there from here" but at more convenient times than ever before. There's more than a few reasons that those nonstops no longer exist in today's market.

[Sonic Death Monkey]

Can we keep this thread to terminal construction, please? There's already 1/2 dozen threads to b*tch about air routes, or lack of.

[McBoo]

Flew in from YVR yesterday and the joint was jumpin! (side note - about a third of the inbound pax were transfering to other flights).

The food and beverage selection at YEG kicks. The AC wing at YVR (Gates 25-47) has a nice food court - but nothing to rival the sit-down offerings at YEG.

[rime ice]

West Jet will be the main tennant at the new terminal, AC will stay at 50-58 except for LHR.

The North Terminal will be very quiet in October and beyond....good time to renovate the Terminal and fix the Ramp. Some of the concrete is 40yrs old on the Ramp...long past its due date.

[JordanGalhanth]

Originally Posted by rime ice

West Jet will be the main tennant at the new terminal, AC will stay at 50-58 except for LHR.

The North Terminal will be very quiet in October and beyond....good time to renovate the Terminal and fix the Ramp. Some of the concrete is 40yrs old on the Ramp...long past its due date.

Isn't the new terminal designated for international and US flights? Yes, there are four gates for hybrid domestic/international use, but since most of Westjet's Edmonton flights are domestic (i.e. to Toronto, Calgary, etc), they'll need WAY more than four gates to handle all those domestic flights.

[rime ice]

Gate 76 and up are Transborder 62-74 will be mostly domestic. Seven gates for WJ more than enough for their peak of their domestic flights

[Edmcowboy11]

So looking at the picture of the hotel it appears that the outer shell of the hotel is basically in place. When was the hotel slated to be open?

[YEGatc]

2008

[Vincent]

It's just a wittle bitty bit behind schedule.

[LO 044]

Originally Posted by rime ice

West Jet will be the main tennant at the new terminal, AC will stay at 50-58 except for LHR.

The North Terminal will be very quiet in October and beyond....g

Isn't this a bit of an understatement if WestJet shifts all their aircraft to the new terminal gates? So basically no airline will use any of the gates in the North Terminal except the commuters? What a complete waste of space for YEG. I sure hope this area doesn't become what the North Terminal check-in areas look like, bare and butt ugly. If i were YEG, i would put a wall up to prevent people seeing how bad the North Terminal looks like, at least the check-in areas.