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Its probably a bit too soon for high speed rail north yet, but Fort McMurray passed 50,000 many years ago as did Grande Prairie. Also Grande Prairie is a hub for a region of over 250,000 people now.

Lots of people come from both these areas to Edmonton regularly and it is a much longer drive than Edmonton to Calgary, so something a bit faster would probably be popular.
 
David A said:
Its probably a bit too soon for high speed rail north yet, but Fort McMurray passed 50,000 many years ago as did Grande Prairie. Also Grande Prairie is a hub for a region of over 250,000 people now.

Lots of people come from both these areas to Edmonton regularly and it is a much longer drive than Edmonton to Calgary, so something a bit faster would probably be popular.
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Yes, it seems like the last several years, Calgary YYC has more Nonstop daily flights✈️ year round to Fort McMurray YMM & Grande Prairie YQU both on WestJet / Air Canada compared to YEG✅.

While Edmonton YEG has limited nonstop flights to both of those cities YMM & YQU - although YEG does have more daily nonstop bus 🚌 service year round to Fort McMurray & Grand Prairie combined with
(Red Arrow, Rider Express, Ebus & Coldshot) compared to YYC✅.
 
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WestJet Enhances Edmonton Domestic Network in 3Q25 — AeroRoutes

Published at 0900GMT 21MAY25 WestJet this week announced expanded domestic network at Edmonton , including service resumption to Kamloops. Edmonton – Kamloops 06JUL25 – 31AUG25 2 weekly Dash 8-Q400 (Last served in 3Q21) WS3539 YEG1745 – 1808YKA DH4 57 WS3540 YKA1845 – 2111YEG DH4 57 Edmont
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Countdown for United: >> Houston - tomorrow (Fri)
>> Chicago - Saturday. Anyone going?

Note: airport was buzzing tonight…..very busy/ busy outlets/ busy gates….very good to see this uptick from a miserable winter
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With (S25) season, most Canada 🇨🇦 major airports ✈️ should do well for Passengers Traffic✅

Plus good 👍 news Edmonton Oilers are still playing in NHL hockey 🏒 playoffs , as it helps brings visitors into Edmonton YEG area for a visit & vacation leisurely trip✅.

Going to travel in Canada 🇨🇦 this Summer.
As me and family won’t fly anywhere internationally, until at least the fall of 2025.
 
Interesting article about the “new” AC Air Canada A321XLR fleet of planes ✈️.

It mentions they can fly Maximum of 11hours & as well mentions Calgary YYC / Vancouver YVR to Paris France / London UK can be possible destinations✅.

That’s why the AC A321 XLR are great fit to Edmonton YEG - International flights as well, in a few years time too eventually✅.


skiesmag.com

Airbus A321XLR: An exclusive look at Air Canada’s new narrowbody ‘game-changer’   - Skies Mag

Skies had exclusive behind-the-scenes access to this new extra-long-range aircraft on the assembly line in Hamburg, Germany.
skiesmag.com skiesmag.com
 
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Vanfan123 said:
Interesting article about the “new” AC Air Canada A321XLR fleet of planes ✈️.

It mentions they can fly Maximum of 11hours & as well mentions Calgary YYC / Vancouver YVR to Paris France / London UK can be possible destinations✅.

That’s why the AC A321 XLR are great fit to Edmonton YEG - International flights as well, in a few years time too eventually✅.


skiesmag.com

Airbus A321XLR: An exclusive look at Air Canada’s new narrowbody ‘game-changer’   - Skies Mag

Skies had exclusive behind-the-scenes access to this new extra-long-range aircraft on the assembly line in Hamburg, Germany.
skiesmag.com skiesmag.com
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We said the exact same thing with 787s, C200s, 737Maxs...
 
IanO said:
We said the exact same thing with 787s, C200s, 737Maxs...
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Those potential long-haul pencil routes didn’t pan out mainly due to COVID and then the surge in demand afterwards (with some impact from delayed aircraft production) that limited slots and seats for major airports and routes. That’s why we saw a comeback of the hub-and-spoke model and larger aircraft like the A380. Give things time to return back to the trend of point-to-point travel that we were seeing pre-pandemic.
 
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I guess we’re just “YEG” for now….lol
 

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Vanfan123 said:
Interesting article about the “new” AC Air Canada A321XLR fleet of planes ✈️.

It mentions they can fly Maximum of 11hours & as well mentions Calgary YYC / Vancouver YVR to Paris France / London UK can be possible destinations✅.

That’s why the AC A321 XLR are great fit to Edmonton YEG - International flights as well, in a few years time too eventually✅.


skiesmag.com

Airbus A321XLR: An exclusive look at Air Canada’s new narrowbody ‘game-changer’   - Skies Mag

Skies had exclusive behind-the-scenes access to this new extra-long-range aircraft on the assembly line in Hamburg, Germany.
skiesmag.com skiesmag.com
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Personally, long-haul in a narrow body would be a soul-crushing exercise in the steerage section; the latest generation of steerage seats are barely suitable for anything more than 1.5-2 hours. Business class maybe (maybe [maybe]), but even then I'd prefer wide-body up front.
 
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