Source: YEG

  • Since May 26 Edmonton Has Non-Stop Service to Germany and Beyond

Condor Airlines, has announced a new non-stop Frankfurt route from Edmonton International Airport (YEG), operating twice-weekly (Tuesday and Friday), beginning on May 26. On Tuesdays, Flight #DE2469 will depart Edmonton International Airport at 5:50 p.m. and arrives in Frankfurt (FRA) at 11:15 a.m. (+1 day). On Fridays, Flight #DE2469 departs Edmonton International Airport at 2:35 p.m. and arrives in Frankfurt (FRA) at 8:00 a.m. (+1 day). On Tuesday, return flight #DE2468 departs Frankfurt (FRA) at 2:05 p.m. and arrives in Edmonton/Jasper (YEG) at 3:50 p.m. On Friday, #DE2468 departs Frankfurt (FRA) at 11:05 a.m. And arrives in Edmonton/Jasper at 12:45 p.m. All flights to and from Edmonton are operated on Boeing 767-300 equipment this summer and feature three classes of service (Economy, Premium and Business). This is Condor’s fifth gateway in Canada, joining Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, and Whitehorse.

“We are excited that Edmonton is our newest Canadian gateway and the latest addition to Condor’s growing North American route system,” says Mikko Turtiainen, Director of Sales, The Americas. “It has been a true pleasure to partner with Edmonton International Airport to bring Condor’s service to Alberta. In the past, travellers from this region of Canada would have to make multiple connections to get to their final European destination and often spend more doing so. We are pleased to introduce an affordable and convenient alternative. As Germany’s number one leisure airline, Condor is also looking forward to introducing German vacationers to this most spectacular province of Canada.”

In addition to a value-oriented Economy class product, Condor also offers Business Class and Premium Economy classes of service. As more leisure travellers are looking to splurge on their vacation after not travelling for so long, premium classes with fares that are up to 50 per cent less than the legacy airlines are sure to be popular with vacationers from Edmonton. Condor’s Business Class features lie-flat seats, a personal in-seat, premium touch-screen entertainment system, power ports at every seat and exquisite and delicious premium menus with complimentary non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. In addition, special menus for children as well as vegetarian, vegan and lactose or gluten-free meals are available. Business Class passengers also have access to priority check-in and lounge access. Premium Class features seats with added legroom, leg rests and adjustable headrests, a premium in-flight, in-seat entertainment system with an extended program, USB ports at every seat, premium meals, and complimentary beverages.

“We are thrilled to welcome Condor Airlines to YEG,” says Myron Keehn, President & CEO, Edmonton International Airport (YEG). “The addition of a new non-stop destination to Frankfurt Germany provides enhanced access to Europe for our region’s business and cargo community along with opening up business and tourism opportunities in both markets. This flight builds YEG’s connectivity to Europe and we thank Condor for their partnership and investment in the Edmonton Metro Region.”