Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
It was brought to my attention that this type of thread does not exist, so I'll be the one to do the initiation.
My question is will this new airport be able to bring much needed international service (beyond the United States) to the citizens of Winnipeg? If find it irritating that Winnipeg citizens have to connect in places like Calgary, Toronto or Vancouver to get to other international destination. I understand that Winnipeg is no Toronto, but man, even Calgary has some choice for direct non-stop service to selected European destinations. IMO, they are no more "major" or "important" than Winnipeg. Of course, I will be condemmed for this opinion; oh well. Of course, any other questions and comments are welcome. :cheers: |
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its dubling the size if not tripling the size of the terminal. http://img478.imageshack.us/img478/9998/airport4yr2.jpg the parkade is prity much done the terminal its self is supost to start construction in january |
How would a new airport have any bearing on whether someone decides to start a direct flight from Winnipeg to Europe? I would guess that Winnipeg simply doesn't generate nearly enough full-fare traffic to sustain an expensive transcontinental service.
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Winnipeg gets seasonal non-stop charter flights to Europe and the Caribbean...
I honestly can't see a real market for regular flights between Winnipeg and Europe right now. |
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http://www.waa.ca/UserFiles/Image/model1.jpg http://www.waa.ca/UserFiles/Image/model2.jpg http://www.waa.ca/UserFiles/Image/model3.jpg http://www.waa.ca/UserFiles/Image/model4.jpg http://www.waa.ca/UserFiles/Image/model5.jpg http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/7176/aarx4.jpg Specifications Airport Terminal Building size: Approximately 51,000 m² Parking structure: 4 level parking facility, 1,559 stalls Airside construction: additional aircraft parking apron Groundside site services Project schedule: 2005-06 Roadways/Site works 2005-06 Parkade 2006-09 Airport Terminal Building (Phase I) Cost: $572 million range [parking & terminal plus roadways, civil site works and infrastructure] 2003-09 |
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I see big possibilities for Winnipeg. :tup: |
Much like the arena and football stadium, Winnipeg's been overdue for a terminal replacement for the better part of my life.
It's fun and exciting to land in a brand new terminal, and even the current progress (the parkade) is something to see. No more kilometre-long walks to your car in the long-term parking in -30! Yay! I can't wait to visit in 2009/2010. The renderings look damn fine. |
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But Winnipeg's geography gives it a tremendous advantage over both Alberta cities. After Toronto and Vancouver, Winnipeg is the third biggest cargo hub in Canada. In the foreseeable future it might even make sense to have international flights cross the Arctic Circle via Winnipeg.
If you fly north, Winnipeg is a lot closer to some Northern European cities (I.e. Stockholm, Amsterdam, Moscow, etc) than either Montreal or Toronto. As one of the only 24 hour a day airports in the country I think our airport is definitely going places. |
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Although I agree with your points regarding tourism in the rockies, i'd have to say that being an important airport has little to do with tourist appeal. Just look at some of the more important American air hubs: Delta Airlines = Salt Lake City Northwest = Minneapolis & Detroit US Airways = Pittsburgh In all of those cities, physical location relative to the American market , not tourism, is what makes them important airports. Winnipeg's location right at in the heart of the continent makes it a logical choice for an air hub, maybe even more so than Calgary or Edmonton. |
churchill worlds longest runway... also the port
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The new AC YEG-LHR flight is sitting at 90-95% load factors,so the brits must love Edmonton too...YEG continues to be the fastest growing airport in canada at the moment in terms of passenger growth per annum.YYC is ahead of the game in total passengers per year but YEG is creeping up pretty fast.
I could see a YWG-LHR flight in the future but it isnt likely for some time... Nice expansion though,looks like YWG will be a sharp looking airport! |
havent we talkad about this already?
doesnt that zoom airlines run winnipeg, gatwick direct flights once a week, or twice a week or something like that? |
Zoom flys YWG-LGW once per week (summer only.)Disscussing a scheduled,year-round YWG-LHR flight...
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^YEG just regained a regular service to LHR....so be patient...it took us a while. However i could see YWG get some non-direct flights.
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YYZ-Stockholm: 6331 km YWG-Stockholm: 6531 km YYZ-Moscow: 7489 km YWG-Moscow: 7543 km YYZ-Amsterdam: 6007 km YWG-Amsterdam: 6518 km It's not too much further to Winnipeg (except for Amsterdam). It's certainly not "a lot closer", though. |
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