CALGARY INT'L AIRPORT review : 3
August 2008 : by D Balinowski
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Customer Rating : 4/5 |  |
Nice building, but it's a bit of a walk if you're connecting between Concourse A and D. Shopping
plentiful outside the secure area and prices reasonable. Airport volunteers in cowboy hats add
character to the place.
CALGARY INT'L AIRPORT review : 22 July 2008 : by Brian Hansen
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Customer Rating : 3/5 |  |
Adequate building overall, but about the "Stetsoned Welcomer Wagon" people: Rather than a nice
touch, it's like being cornered by some kind of cheerleading mascot. Some people's idea of fun,
perhaps. I also note the lack of a needed rail link here, as even though it's a small city, the
traffic is an honest concern (throughout, not just to the airport.) Air service is adequate for
North America.
Calgary International Airport review by Michael Henry
2 July 2008 Customer Rating :

After our negative experience at JFK, Calgary airport was a wonderful breath of fresh air. It didn't
take long to go through customs where the staff were friendly and approachable. The staff with our
coach to Banff (2 hours away) were lovely and during our 40 min wait, we had coffee and actually
relaxed. Getting our luggage was quick too.
Calgary International Airport review by R Clements
21 January 2008 Customer Rating :

It is always a pleasure to fly into Calgary or Vancouver airports. The red waistcoated, and
stetsoned "welcomers" are a really nice touch, and very helpful for information. Had a 7 hour lay
over in Calgary. The airport is clean and shops are interesting. We spent a couple of hours having
lunch in a proper - non food court - restaurant, which helped time pass. We also like being able to
store our luggage until it could be checked in, at a reasonably modest charge. 7 hours lay over in
an airport is never fun, but if you have to do it, it's a much better experience in Calgary than
elsewhere.
Calgary International Airport review by James Faulkner
26 January 2007 Customer Rating : n/a
Flew in from JFK - small, but clean and efficient. On the way out check
in staff really nice, no charge for overweight bag. Lots of glass so you
have a view. At least some shops before customs. Customs Official very
rude on way out, but it was US customs so you expect that from them!
Lady who checked my bags was nice though. Not much to do after customs
except have a beer or a tea. Overall a pleasant experience.
Calgary International Airport review by Carl Cater
12 October 2006
We were impressed by the cleanliness of the airport and the warmth of
the welcome from a number of Calgary "Ambassadors" dressed in red
uniforms with white cowboy-style hats. There was a very brief wait at
Immigration Control and the official there welcomed us to Canada and
wished us a great holiday! Baggage came through quickly (Premium Cabin
luggage priority labelling obviously noted and dealt with!). Onward
transport to the local Hotel was meant to be a courtesy coach but we
were given a limo instead! One of the best Airports I have been to!
Calgary International Airport review by Sam Hawkins
11 July 2006
Calgary Airport has an excellent assortment of shops and services. I
was there for 4 hours one morning because of a flight delay. The
general public has access to a food fair, airplane model store, Virgin
records, Purdy's Chocolates, to name a few. It definitely has more to
offer than Vancouver or Alberta's provincial capital Edmonton's lousy
airport. No wonder Calgary gets the bulk of Alberta's air traffic. I
enjoyed the large windows to view arriving and departing aircraft. The
FIDS screens are colourful and easy to understand.
Calgary International Airport review by Jon MacKenzie
6 March 2006
Having just transited at Calgary going from YEG to LHR, I was taken
somewhat aback by the barren, wind-scorched terrain in Calgary. In
stark contrast to the lovely forests, snowy fields, and overwhelming
pleasantness of Edmonton, Calgary looked dead brown and broken up only
by the uninspired warehouses typical of industrial airports. This isn't
to say it was a bad terminal, quite the opposite, it's assuredly as
uncrowded and efficient as everyone has said, but on the airside it
truly is boring, the staff seemed plastic, and the view was simply
painful. While from the moment I touched down in Vancouver I had been
spellbound by Canada, Calgary was a truly unexpected sendoff from an
otherwise gorgeous nation.
Calgary International Airport review by Shawn Johnson
2 January 2006
Although Calgary’s airport is not nearly at the level of Canada's
gateway international airports of Toronto and Vancouver. They have a
very nice, small airport on the Canadian prairies. The best thing about
YYC is it has light traffic, so if you have to make a connection at YYC
getting to your gate is quick and easy - no mobs of people like the big
city airports and you don't have to take a train/bus to get to your gate
or terminal.
Calgary International Airport review by Bob McInnis
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July 2005
The airport has become a destination for travellers, visitors and locals. Renovations
are not quite (if ever) complete but this is one of the best designed facilities in
North America. Great selection of shopping on both sides of security in all terminals
(A,B,C,D) with hours slightly reduced as late night/early morning traffic dictates.
YYC is run as a business and is attracting non flying public with cheap evening
parking, attractions and restaurants.
Calgary International Airport review by K McKinnon
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July 2005
YYC is a great airport, having just at the end of renovation, the airport is clean, modern,
and classy. Concourse A, B, and C are slightly older, but still are better than what you would find
in Toronto or Vancouver. Lots of shops, lots of food courts, and there are tons of comfortable
seats.
Calgary International Airport review by D Schlösser
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June 2005
Found YYC to be a pleasant place to transit from an Air Canada Jazz flight from YQU to the
intercontinental Air Canada service to Frankfurt.
There are some big comfy leather seats in the departure lounge to relax and to have a look out on
the apron. Mostly short ways, only if you have to connect between A and B you have to start walking
some 5 to 10 minutes before bording. Only downside is the lack of restaurants ( only two Tim Hortons
and a bar) after security where you normally are while just on transit. I liked this airport and
will use it again in summer to connect. Air Canada Maple leaf lounge is a pleasant place to stay
while you wait with all the services you need and expect.
Calgary International Airport review by Li Ping Tan
11
April 2005
Beautiful airport post renovation, much of the Canadian departure areas have been upgraded and
atriums/walkways are spacious and bright. Many new shops and exhibits. security and other ground
staff are friendly as always. However, what still needs to be updated are their US departure
lounges. Cramped, dark, boring. But overall, a league above most N.American airports.
Calgary International Airport review by G Eto
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February 2005
It has far more services than many other larger airports
and yet due to its medium-size does not suffer from overcrowding. Nice features include a stunning
central lounge atrium with water fountains and a huge glass facade with amazing views of the city
and airplanes, spa, post-office, free baggage carts, hotel within the terminal complex with calming
atrium, portable DVD player/movie rental, multiple restaurants, great selection of stores,
aviation/space exhibit for the kids and plenty of free outlets to plug your laptop in. I much
prefer to use a well-serviced medium-sized airport like Calgary than the big hubs.
Calgary International Airport review by Darrell Taylor
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November 2004
Calgary doesn't have the size benefits of Vancouver or Toronto but then it doesn't suffer the
opposite of being too busy. The immigration staff at Canada customs are a breath of fresh air
compared to US airports (and NZ), we've never had to wait more than 10 minutes in line (and they
have also learned to smile!). Now the refurbishment is nearly complete the access and services are
greatly improved, we still enjoy travelling through there.
Calgary International Airport review by Kevin Leung
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September 2003
YYC is a above average airport. The terminal itself is under renovation. The Westjet terminal is
great with some dinosaurs exhibits on the roof. The only problem is, during the peak hours for
Westjet departure, the waiting area can be very crowd and not enough seats for everyone to sit
comfortably. Also the departure hall check-in desks in area A, B & C are all poorly design and
passengers are not easy to access to their check-in desk whatever which airline. The design also
affect the efficiency of passenger's movement. But generally speaking, YYC is a good place to go
through with enough shopping and dining when consider YYC is not a popular transfer airport. People
just stay in the airport for a short while, an extensive shopping and dining facilities are not
really necessary.
Calgary International Airport review by M Devor
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June 2003
Good airport, but will agree with the others, everything is landside and the airside is quite
boring. Air Canada closed the only lounge in the US departures section in April, so no lounge this time. The
airport is under renovation, so I will give them some credit. The lines for US customs were too
long. They open the US customs hall at certain times of the day
before a bank of flights and everyone stands there waiting. Otherwise, great airport, good shopping, and very friendly staff. I am sure when the construction is
over, it will be magnificent.
Calgary International Airport review by Andrew Graupe
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April 2003
Calgary isn't the biggest, but is my favorite airport. Terminals are nicely
laid out, passenger drop-off is easy, and, yes, those Smarte-Cartes have yet to invade, meaning that
you can get a baggage cart FREE! Check-in works well, and the first-class lounge is very nice.
Customs clearance is easy coming to and from the United States, and there are many food service
venues.
Calgary International Airport review by Li Ping Tan
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April 2003
The US departures section is poorly designed and looks ancient! The whole airport seems designed for
the people who send off travellers - once you head through the gates there is absolutely nothing to
do! Having said that, it IS undergoing renovation, so hopefully it'll only get better.
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