[beyondthecurve]

I’m indifferent to it. I always fly from YEG (the last thing I want to do after a long day of travel is drive 3 hours home or stay in a hotel), but if the flight times/airfare/connecting time through YYC are better than the other options I book it.

That's where I fall. I always try to fly from YEG first, but in the end it's about the best option, but I'm not going to fly through YYZ, ORD or some other place simply avoid YYC. I'll pay a little extra to fly from YEG if the schedule works better, but for me it's a combo of schedule and $$.

 

[David A]

He's exaggerating, but not by much. In my experience the vast majority of Edmontonians don't seem to know or care about YEG's situation. Everyone I know takes the flight that works for them best, and for travel outside of Canada, it usually ends up being through Calgary.

Dude, that's the textbook example of being a martyr.

Most Edmontonians know, some do not care. I don't think he said it was difficult for him to do this or involved great sacrifice, so sticking to his principles - yes, but a good example of being a martyr - no, not really.

In life often the cheapest option is not always the best for various reasons and I don't feel people should be criticized for making principled choices on how to spend their money.

 

[Vanfan123]

Edmonton International Airport just landed a spot in global ranking | Daily Hive | News

Edmonton International Airport just earned a spot on a new ranking of the world's best airports and was ranked third best in Canada.

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[IanO]

I wonder if the new AC 321XLR will finally be THE plane to help get AC to bring an international destination to YEG. Unlikely given their hub mentality, but it's probably our best chance.

Love the configuration and while a narrow sucks for anything over 4hrs, it is what it is.

 

[BASE]

Fun little watch for a busy Sunday morning of traffic at YEG.

 

[Offworld]

I wonder if the new AC 321XLR will finally be THE plane to help get AC to bring an international destination to YEG. Unlikely given their hub mentality, but it's probably our best chance.

Love the configuration and while a narrow sucks for anything over 4hrs, it is what it is.

I seem to recall musings that the XLR will supplement eastern Canada's access to smaller markets in Europe.

 

[Glenco]

Our new connection

 

[Vanfan123]

Our new connection

(If) traveling to Montreal just for a leisurely domestic / work trip Montreal Metropolitan Airport YHU is a good option for some Point to Point.

But for ’s connecting in Montreal Internationally / US via Air Canada - YUL airport is still best option %.

 

[MacLac]

This is the last straw! This tips the pendulum in favor of any other airline out of YEG EVER! WJ is using “Toolshed” beer for upcoming flights? No thanks!

Cheers to our newest onboard beverage supplier! 🺠Calgary's own Tool Shed Brewing Company is joining our lineup, and we're proud to have them on board. Tool Shed and WestJet have much in common:… | WestJet

Cheers to our newest onboard beverage supplier! 🺠Calgary's own Tool Shed Brewing Company is joining our lineup, and we're proud to have them on board. Tool Shed and WestJet have much in common: Hometown brands, built by Calgarians who bet on themselves and on this city. It's a partnership...

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[blue12]

This is the last straw! This tips the pendulum in favor of any other airline out of YEG EVER! WJ is using “Toolshed” beer for upcoming flights? No thanks!

Cheers to our newest onboard beverage supplier! 🺠Calgary's own Tool Shed Brewing Company is joining our lineup, and we're proud to have them on board. Tool Shed and WestJet have much in common:… | WestJet

Cheers to our newest onboard beverage supplier! 🺠Calgary's own Tool Shed Brewing Company is joining our lineup, and we're proud to have them on board. Tool Shed and WestJet have much in common: Hometown brands, built by Calgarians who bet on themselves and on this city. It's a partnership...

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Are you saying this because you don't like Tool Shed or because Tool Shed isn't from Edmonton?
Air Canada and Porter's on-board alcohol also doesn't come from Edmonton...

 

[David A]

At least Air Canada and Porter don't go on and on about how they are western airlines.

 

[Glenco]

At least Air Canada and Porter don't go on and on about how they are western airlines.

Neither does Flair.

 

[The_Cat]

I’m sure EIA has Edmonton brands in the restaurants before departure.

 

[Glenco]

14 reactions | New route, new airport and more Montreal! Today, YEG and Porter Airlines celebrated the inaugural flight to MET - Aéroport métropolitain de Montréal Daily service to YHU adds a new option for Edmonton travellers and a closer connectio

New route, new airport and more Montreal! Today, YEG and Porter Airlines celebrated the inaugural flight to MET - Aéroport métropolitain de Montréal Daily service to YHU adds a new option for...

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[IanO]

Wouldn't it be great if we had a convenient city airport for E-195s heading to YYZ or Dashes to YYC.

oh, right.