Edmonton – On Wednesday, the first United Airlines flight to San Francisco will depart from Edmonton International Airport (EIA) at 7:55 a.m. This daily, regional-jet service from Edmonton, Alta. to San Francisco, Calif. is United’s third city-pair and ninth nonstop U.S. destination for Edmonton.

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2006
Time: 6:30 a.m.
Location: United Express check-in, South Terminal
Edmonton International Airport
Parking: Parkade coupons will be available.

If you will be broadcasting live, please contact Edmonton Airports Corporate Communications in advance to book a live parking position.

VIPs in attendance will include Allan Scott, President and CEO of Edmonton Economic Development Corporation and Reg Milley, President and CEO of Edmonton Airports.

United Express® will offer the service between Edmonton and San Francisco on its recently launched explusSM brand aircraft. Explus is the only 70-seat regional jet service in the skies to offer the choice between the premium amenities of United First® and the extra legroom of United Economy PlusSM.

This daily service will operate on the following schedule*:

Depart Edmonton Arrive San Francisco Depart San Francisco Arrive Edmonton
7:55 a.m. 9:55 a.m. 6:10 p.m. 10:06 p.m.

* Times subject to change without notice

Note to Photo Editors: We will provide an airside photo opportunity which requires specific security protocols. Therefore, we require that you RSVP to Edmonton Airports Corporate Communications to take part in this opportunity.