Calgary, AB, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority is proud to support WestJet’s wider growth strategy which introduces new 787 Dreamliner routes from YYC Calgary International Airport to Tokyo, Japan. In addition, the airline is creating greater two-way tourism opportunities and increasing connectivity between Western Canada and Europe with the new… Read the full press release
CALGARY, AB, 2022-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority is partnering with Air Canada and local first responders for a full-scale emergency management exercise that will take place at YYC Calgary International Airport on September 14. ‘Exercise Aurora’ is a simulated exercise that provides The Authority and its partners with a chance… Read the full press release
CALGARY, Alberta, 2022-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority’s iconic White Hat Volunteers will be returning to YYC Calgary International Airport next month to provide world-class hospitality to guests following a two-year pause due to COVID-19. Guided by the North Star, YYC’s growth and success is based on creating effortless and memorable… Read the full press release
Calgary, Alberta, 2018-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — YYC Calgary International Airport is excited to welcome back Aeromexico with service to Mexico City beginning May 31, 2019. The airline will operate seasonal direct flights four days a week linking Calgary and Mexico’s capital city. Calgary – Mexico City AM 613 11:55 p.m. 6:30 a.m.* (Monday, Friday,… Read the full press release
Investment will support 650 jobs and $100 million in economic output CALGARY, CANADA, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — WestJet today (October 10, 2018) announced that it’s connecting Alberta to the world as it launches its first three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner international destinations from Calgary. WestJet becomes the first Canadian airline to base its Dreamliner aircraft out… Read the full press release
CALGARY, Alberta, Canada, 2017-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — WestJet today introduced WestJet Link, a new regional air service operating under a capacity purchase agreement (CPA) with Pacific Coastal Airlines. Using Pacific Coastal Airlines’ aircraft painted in WestJet colours, WestJet Link will connect the communities of Lethbridge, Lloydminster, Medicine Hat, Cranbrook and Prince George to WestJet’s… Read the full press release
The Calgary Airport Authority is delighted to be celebrating a year operating the new International Terminal Calgary, Alberta, 2017-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — On October 31, 2017, The Calgary Airport Authority celebrates a year since the opening of its new International Terminal at YYC Calgary International Airport. Since opening to the world, this terminal alone… Read the full press release
Lands its new Wide-body Hangar in Calgary Calgary, AB, 2017-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (September 21, 2017) WestJet announced that its new wide-body hangar will be located at YYC Calgary International Airport, which is also the home base for WestJet mainline and Encore head offices. The announcement will further solidify Calgary’s home-grown international… Read the full press release
Calgary, Alberta, 2017-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (July 24, 2017), WestJet announced its winter schedule with a significant investment into YYC Calgary International Airport. With an emphasis on building Calgary as their connecting hub, they announced several additions to frequencies on popular routes across Canada and sun destinations, along with adding a new weekly… Read the full press release
Inaugural ceremony at YYC hosted on Calgary Airport Authority’s Silver Anniversary Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2017-Jul-04 — /Travel PR News/ — On July 1, 2017, The Calgary Airport Authority partnered with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to acknowledge Canada’s 150th anniversary by hosting it’s first-ever citizenship ceremony at YYC Calgary International Airport. In parallel with Canada’s 150th birthday, The… Read the full press release
Calgary, AB, 2017-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — YYC Calgary International Airport is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Pre-Board Pals Program with an in-terminal celebration and opening of its first post-security pet relief area. The Pre-Board Pals program, introduced last year in partnership with the Pet Access League Society (PALS) has been embraced by both… Read the full press release
Calgary, AB, 2016-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — December is the busiest time of year at YYC Calgary International Airport, so if you are one of the thousands of passengers travelling during this period, here are some tips to help you navigate the airport during the holiday season. With YYC’s new International Terminal recently opening to… Read the full press release
CALGARY, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — YYC Calgary International Airport’s new 100,000 square foot Specialized Cargo Facility was officially opened today with a ribbon-cutting at DHL Express Canada’s expanded warehouse and logistics operation. His Worship Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Mel Belich, Chair of the Board of The Calgary Airport Authority joined Andrew Williams, CEO… Read the full press release
Calgary, AB, 2016-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) has awarded The Calgary Airport Authority its ‘Special Project Award’ for its strategic implementation of safety initiatives in the new Connections Corridor at YYC Calgary International Airport. The accolade recognizes the focus on safety planning included in the development of the… Read the full press release
Calgary, AB, 2016-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, has announced the renaming of Calgary International Airport to ‘YYC Calgary International Airport’. The new name proclaimed today (October 06, 2016) is effective immediately. YYC has been the official IATA code throughout the airport’s history and will now be enshrined permanently… Read the full press release