2001 News Releases
12/19/01

WestJet Airlines today announced that it is adding service to the new market of London, Ontario from western Canada starting February 7, 2002.

12/14/01

The delegation’s itinerary includes a visit to Ground Zero, a visit to the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and a visit of the new World Trade Center offices.

12/14/01

Transport Canada has issued heightened security measures at Canadian Airports. Edmonton International Airport remains in full compliance with those regulations.

11/08/01

CANADA 3000 Airlines regrets to advise that it will cease flying operation effective November 09, 2001.

10/22/01

Edmonton Airports is announcing the retirement of Mr. Sid Hanson, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

09/22/01

Today Transport Minister David Collenette announced that the Government of Canada will provide an indemnity for third-party war and terrorism liabilities for essential aviation service operators in Canada.

09/21/01

There are many collateral issues arising from the events of Tuesday, September 11, including issues associated with the insurance industry and the provision of insurance.

09/19/01

The 50 companies and 3500 staff at Edmonton International Airport collectively call ourselves ETeam; energy, enthusiasm, Edmonton. ETeam would like to express our joint and sincere appreciation to our communities.

09/16/01

Although flight schedules at Edmonton International Airport are moving closer to a regular schedule, some flights do remain cancelled.

09/15/01

Edmonton International Airport is operating a significantly improved flight schedule; however, passengers are urged to check with their airline to confirm their flight before travelling to the airport.

09/14/01

Edmonton International Airport is operating a significantly improved flight schedule; however, passengers are urged to check with their airline to confirm their flight before travelling to the airport.

09/14/01

In honour of the memory of the victims of the disasters which have taken place in the United States, the Government of Canada has declared Friday, September 14, 2001 a National Day of Mourning.

09/14/01

The fifth of the six diverted flights, an Air France flight, departed from Edmonton International Airport at 0220, September 14th destined for Paris.

09/13/01

Three of the six diverted flights departed from Edmonton International Airport on Thursday, September 13th.

09/13/01

To recap our most current information, Transport Canada has directed that under specific protocols, some flight operations will resume at Canadian airports; see Transport Canada website at www.tc.gc.ca for details.

09/13/01

Transport Canada has directed that under specific protocols, some flight operations will resume at Canadian airports; see Transport Canada website at www.tc.gc.ca for details.

09/12/01

Transport Canada has directed that under specific protocols, some flight operations will resume at Canadian airports.

09/12/01

Edmonton Airports, under the direction of Transport Canada, would like to advise passengers that yesterdays restrictions on flights remain in effect until further notice.

09/12/01

There is currently no new information to report. Please see below for a recap, and continue to watch this website for new news.

09/11/01

Edmonton Airports, under the direction of Transport Canada, remains at a high level security alert. Flights remain cancelled from Edmonton International Airport until directed otherwise by Transport Canada.

09/11/01

Flight operations have ceased until further notice with the exception of aircraft that have been diverted into Edmonton by NAV Canada, the agency responsible for air navigation services in Canada.

09/11/01

Transport Canada has directed that "until further notice, all air movements from Canadian airports are grounded...

08/16/01

Edmonton International Airport has served more than 4.0 million passengers in the last twelve months; the most passengers ever served by the facility in a twelve-month period.

08/09/01

Edmonton Airports requests that travellers flying out of Edmonton International Airport on August 12, 13 and/or 14 leave themselves an extra half-an-hour to travel and check in at the airport.

07/30/01

Edmonton Airports today confirmed FedEx has begun construction of a 35,000 square foot integrated cargo handling facility at the new "Air Cargo Logistics Centre."

06/27/01

Construction of Central Hall, the third phase of Edmonton International Airport's $300 million Air Terminal Redevelopment (ATR) Project, will commence August 1st , Edmonton Airports President and CEO Scott Clements said today.

06/26/01

The Edmonton 2001 Local Organizing committee would like to invite media to a tour and photo opportunity at the Edmonton International Airport and The World's™ Accreditation Centre (WAC) on July 26 to start at 11:00 a.m.

06/11/01

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Edmonton Airports wish to make the media aware of a training scenario that will take place on the 19/20 JUN 2001, at the Edmonton International Airport.

05/23/01

Northwest Airlines today announced the addition of a fourth daily nonstop flight to Edmonton, Canada from its Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. hub.

04/12/01

Edmonton Airports today announced that the Laidlaw Transit Ltd. proposal for taxi services at Edmonton International Airport has been accepted.

02/02/01

Edmonton Airports today welcomed Northwest Airlines' announcement to add a third daily non-stop Edmonton-Minneapolis flight.

01/17/01

In the year 2000, 3.84 million passengers used Edmonton International Airport (EIA).

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