I was aware of the D and E gates being switchable, but didn't realize that they are also doing some as C.
I can't even begin to imagine how this works, logistically. E passengers require US customs pre-clearance, but D obviously don't. Can the airport physically isolate those gates to keep the E passengers separate from D? How does that even happen on the fly as needed?
Only gates 70-73 can be swung as C gates, the four closest gates to C that are on the west side of the D pier.
The rest can only swing int'l to transborder.
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So i'm flying to Seattle on Friday. Does anyone know if there is going to be anywhere open to eat at the new international terminal post-security? Looking at their website, it sure doesn't look like it. Only Starbucks.
So i'm flying to Seattle on Friday. Does anyone know if there is going to be anywhere open to eat at the new international terminal post-security? Looking at their website, it sure doesn't look like it. Only Starbucks.
There's a food court with a Burger King, Spolumbo's, Opa, Thai Express, and a Sushi place. There's also a couple of sit down restaurants, a Wine Bar, a Belgian Beer Cafe, and a Wolfgang Puck restaurant. Outside of the food court is a Jugo Juice and a Frozen Yogurt place, plus the Starbucks.
I assume they're all open with the new terminal.
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You should tweet that to @flyYYC. They are actually pretty active on Twitter. That's pretty shoddy work.
They've got bigger issues at the moment, like a) the sewage back up in their brand new gem causing the entire hall to smell like poop and b) the lack of chairs at gates (because they want you in the hall spending money). The pics of moms on the floor with babies is not good PR.
I'm sitting in the new terminal waiting for a flight to LAX as I type this.
I've taken lots of video and pictures in here, might share them.
Here is my review:
YYC Link was no where to be found, not even on the maps. We arrived extra early today hoping to go for a "ride" between terminals.
Arriving we parked in the park and jet lot and they shuttled us right to the entrance. Tons of self serve stations everywhere and 0 lines. We printed our bag tags and then you take your bags and drop them off on the auto readers and watch your suitcase disappear.
Next it's through security. The automated bins that move on their own are neat but there is tons of opportunity for someone to steal - as your bin makes it to the other side way before you do, and all your belongings are sitting in the open.
20 feet away from security is the US Customs area. This area looked WAY better in the OLD terminal. Here you have no "cool" pictures of USA destinations and very low ceilings. We couldn't get our passports to scan in the auto computers.,, so had to hand fill out the old customs card and wait in line. The line was very small since the time of day.
Next you either take an elevator or a double escalator up and right into the duty free store. You have to walk through the store and make a sharp left turn to get out. I can totally see people rushing through here when they are late and knocking stuff over such as all the liquor bottles.
When you exit the duty free you enter the nice tall ceilings and shiny tile floors. The food court is on your left with all the places previously mentioned. Here is the one and only sink with a tap like in someone's kitchen. The cleaners are washing trays here. But this is your only place if you want to fill a water bottle. Past that is Starbucks. If you keep walking straight you will see that the terminal changes and the tall ceilings and shiny tile flooring is replaced with ugly rubber flooring and low ceilings. This is about 30% of the new terminal.
The central seating area is right beside the food court and has tables, chairs, some couches and plugins.
There are some seats scattered throughout the entire terminal so it's not that bad.
Gates 70 through 75 are all in one spot and I can only imagine what this looks like when they are all in use. There will be people standing shoulder to shoulder.
There is an Aspire lounge right beside the food court if you want you can pay $35 and get in - unlimited food, drinks, showers, and sleeping pods.
All bathrooms have no paper towels.
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the US Customs area. This area looked WAY better in the OLD terminal. Here you have no "cool" pictures of USA destinations and very low ceilings.
This is so underrated. The old area was gorgeous and got you so pumped up for your trip. I'm going to seriously miss it.
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Gates 70 through 75 are all in one spot and I can only imagine what this looks like when they are all in use. There will be people standing shoulder to shoulder.
And of course, Gates 70-73 will be the most heavily utilized gates of the whole terminal and possibly the entire airport. Their multi-use ability is extremely valuable to WestJet's operation.
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Can't wait to check out the new area on Saturday - if I can figure out where I'm supposed to go through security!! I guess a white hatter should be able to show me.
Can't wait to check out the new area on Saturday - if I can figure out where I'm supposed to go through security!! I guess a white hatter should be able to show me.
I dunno where you're going, but if you're flying domestically with WestJet be sure to check their website/app or yyc.com to make sure your gate is not 70-73, else the white hatters might send you to the A gates which are at the complete opposite end of the airport, then you've got to hike all the way back or take the bus thingy.
This happened to a friend of mine today who texted me to ask why his flight to London, Ontario departed from the new international gates (it's cause the plane came from Cancun)
I dunno where you're going, but if you're flying domestically with WestJet be sure to check their website/app or yyc.com to make sure your gate is not 70-73, else the white hatters might send you to the A gates which are at the complete opposite end of the airport, then you've got to hike all the way back or take the bus thingy.
This happened to a friend of mine today who texted me to ask why his flight to London, Ontario departed from the new international gates (it's cause the plane came from Cancun)
I'm not actually going anywhere. My dog is one of the therapy dogs that visits at the airport. So we usually just pick a concourse each week and visit there. We haven't had any orientation to the new terminal yet, but I am curious to check it out.
The part about flights coming in domestic and leaving international (or vice versa) is going to confuse a few people I think. I will make sure I get there a little early the next time I'm actually travelling.
Gotcha. Well thanks for the work that you do with your dog, I know it makes people here at YEG very happy and it's always the highlight of everyone's day.
Can't wait to check out the new area on Saturday - if I can figure out where I'm supposed to go through security!! I guess a white hatter should be able to show me.
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So... I'm sure people can understand this map, but the orientation of the terminal map bugs me... that's not how it looks.