CALGARY, AB, 2022-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — With an increase in passengers moving through YYC Calgary International Airport, The Calgary Airport Authority and its partners are taking action to enhance the guest experience throughout one of the busiest summers in recent years. YYC started seeing steady increases in passenger traffic in April and May… Read the full press release
Runway rehabilitation ensures YYC remains a vital hub as many plan for a safe and secure return to travel, contributing economic growth to our region for future generations. CALGARY, AB, 2021-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority welcomes the announcement by federal Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, that the federal… Read the full press release
Calgary, AB., 2021-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority signed an 18-month contract with Associated Cab, Calgary City Cab, Calgary United Cab for on-demand taxi services at YYC Calgary International Airport (YYC). The Authority thoroughly reviewed multiple Requests for Proposal submissions and awarded the taxi contracts to three service providers, effective July… Read the full press release
Calgary, Alberta, 2020-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — We are proud to announce YYC Calgary International Airport received the Airports Council International Airport Health Accreditation in recognition of the high standards of our #FlyHealthyYYC program. “We are honoured to receive this accreditation as it reinforces our commitment to running a safe, secure and healthy airport above all else,” says… Read the full press release
Eurowings will fly from Calgary to Frankfurt four times per week in Summer 2020 New service offers Calgary-based travellers hundreds of connections from Frankfurt Airport to Europe, Middle East, Africa and beyond Lufthansa Group carriers will serve a total of five Canadian gateways in the Summer of 2020 Calgary, Canada, 2020-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release
Calgary, Alberta, 2020-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority is honoured to be named one of Alberta’s top 75 employers for an 11th year. “This recognition validates the airport’s work in developing our people, who we call YYC Crew, as one of our key strategic areas of focus,” explains Cynthia Tremblay, Vice President,… Read the full press release
Montreal-Nashville, Calgary-Boston, the only non-stop services between these city pairs, start in June 2020 Summer 2020 will also see a second flight added between Vancouver-Newark MONTREAL, CANADA, 2019-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (Dec. 10, 2019) announced two new seasonal summer routes and added service to major U.S. destinations from Montreal, Calgary and… Read the full press release
CALGARY, CANADA, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Oct. 31, 2019), WestJet’s 787 Dreamliner will carry guests for the first time between Calgary and Maui providing Hawaii-loving travellers the opportunity to experience WestJet’s state-of-the-art aircraft and award-winning guest experience while flying over the Pacific. “As the Canadian carrier with the most flights to Hawaii we’re… Read the full press release
WestJet announces Calgary/Punta Cana starting December CALGARY, ALBERTA, 2019-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its 2019/2020 winter schedule, today (June 25, 2019) WestJet announced a hot new reason to travel south this winter – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Starting December 13, 2019, WestJet will operate a nonstop overnight flight between Calgary International Airport… Read the full press release
Dreamliner flights to Maui available now CALGARY, CANADA, 2019-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — WestJet today (May 21, 2019) revealed its winter 787-9 Dreamliner schedule, announcing the state-of-the-art aircraft will now fly between Calgary and Maui and will operate an additional day to London (Gatwick) this winter. As part of the schedule release, WestJet also announced… Read the full press release
Airline joined by Alberta political and tourism leaders in opening key economic, cultural and social ties with France CALGARY, CA, 2019-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — With the departure of flight 10, WestJet today (May 17, 2019) became the only airline to operate a non-stop route between Paris and Calgary. The airline’s newest route, along with its… Read the full press release
Convenient connections at Calgary hub throughout Alberta and BC MONTREAL, CANADA, 2019-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (Feb. 21, 2019) announced it will launch new daily, seasonal flights between Calgary and London, Ontario beginning June 24, 2019 until mid-October. Flights will be operated onboard Air Canada Rouge Airbus A319 aircraft with a choice of two cabins, wi-fi options and in-flight entertainment streamed to… Read the full press release
Airline expands travel options between the U.S. and Western Canada CALGARY, ALBERTA, 2019-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Building on WestJet’s position as Calgary’s largest air carrier, the airline is introducing two new seasonal U.S. destinations this summer from YYC. Daily non-stop service to Portland, Ore., begins April 29, while twice-weekly service to Austin, Texas begins on May 2. “We’re thrilled to welcome the… Read the full press release
CALGARY, Alberta, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — What: YYC Calgary International Airport will host a Remembrance Day ceremony for airport travellers and employees who wish to pause and remember those who have served in past conflicts, and honour the men and women who serve our country today (October 29, 2018). The airport community Honour Guard will include uniformed representatives… Read the full press release
Airline adds Calgary/Montego Bay and more flights from YYC CALGARY, Alberta, 2018-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — WestJet, the airline offering more flights to more destinations from Calgary than any other, will offer guests a new route to escape the cold this winter when the airline starts twice-weekly, non-stop service between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and… Read the full press release
WestJet Encore brings more Bombardier Q400s to the Skeena Valley CALGARY, Alberta, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — WestJet today (August 7, 2018) announced new twice-weekly, non-stop service between Calgary and Terrace, B.C., effective September 4, 2018. This new route brings the number of nonstop destinations WestJet serves from Calgary to 63, more than any other… Read the full press release
CALGARY, Alberta, 2018-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — WestJet today ( January 29, 2018) announced that it has again enhanced its schedule and connectivity out of its Calgary hub to key business and tourism destinations in Canada and the U.S., adding 72 more weekly flights. WestJet already offers more flights to more destinations from Calgary than any… Read the full press release
Calgary, Canada, 2017-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — In a follow up to the establishment of the De Beers Canada Operational Support Centre at YYC Calgary International Airport (YYC) last July, De Beers Canada and The Calgary Airport Authority are pleased to announce that De Beers’ Alberta-based employee charter flights will relocate to YYC beginning July 18,… Read the full press release
Calgary, AB, 2017-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — YYC Calgary International Airport (YYC) once again set new records for both passenger traffic and cargo volumes in 2016. YYC welcomed 15.7 million passengers in 2016, an increase of 1.3 per cent, while cargo volumes grew to a record 137,255 tonnes, an increase of 1.7 per cent increase… Read the full press release
CALGARY, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Looking for a safe and warm place to trick-or-treat? On Friday, October 30, Canada’s third-busiest airport is hosting a spooky and fun Halloween event from 3 to 7 p.m. in front of Montana’s and at SpacePort! Come and enjoy free crafts, professional photos, face painting and more! Kids… Read the full press release
New Holiday Travel Portal to make holiday travel faster, easier Toronto, ON, 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport along with Roxanne James, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, today announced new initiatives aimed at making air travel to the United States even easier for NEXUS… Read the full press release
Calgary, AB, 2014-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Concourse names and gate numbers will be different, but operations will continue as they always have when Calgary International Airport (YYC) is renumbered on September 18, 2014. The renumbering involves changing over 800 signs in and around the YYC facility, in preparation for the completion of the new International… Read the full press release
Inaugural WestJet Encore flights set for Nanaimo, Fort St. John, Vancouver, Victoria, Saskatoon 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — WestJet today launches WestJet Encore, Canada’s newest regional airline, with service to Fort St. John, Nanaimo, Vancouver, and Victoria, British Columbia and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. WestJet Encore features a new fleet of Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft. “Our inaugural flights across western Canada today represent… Read the full press release