Source: Toronto Pearson International Airport Toronto Pearson provided an update on the airport’s operational progress and highlighted innovative programs and pilots aimed at improving the passenger experience. “These passenger flow improvements at Pearson are being augmented by new technologies, including the launch of YYZ Express which allows passengers to pre-book a spot in line for security screening,” said Deborah Flint, President and CEO, Greater Toronto Airports Authority. “Moreover, later this year, CATSA will pilot a trusted traveller initiative designed to make the security screening experience more convenient.” Key metric improvements Pearson continues to see improvements across several key performance metrics, a trend expected to continue or accelerate into the fall. The most recent data from the Canadian Air Transport Security [...]

Source: Edmonton International Airport - YEG YEG EXPRESS will minimize wait times through Central Security at YEG by providing a pre-booking tool Edmonton International Airport will launch this tool alongside other Canadian airports, including Calgary (YYC), Montreal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ) and Vancouver (YVR) Passengers at Edmonton International Airport (YEG) travelling in the Domestic and International Terminal will now be able to pre-book their spot in Central Security using a new tool called YEG EXPRESS. "Security screening plays an integral role in keeping our passengers and employees safe. While safety and security are always our top priority, we aim to make the experience as convenient as possible. We look forward to having YEG EXPRESS to help minimize wait times and maximize [...]

Source: MIA Over 2,500 runners hit the runway to benefit the American Cancer Society For only the second time, runners instead of planes took off on the north runway at Miami International Airport on October 29 for the MIA Runway 5K Flight 2022, all with the goal of fundraising for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) campaign. The event, which drew more than 2,500 participants, followed the inaugural MIA race in October 2020 and the first Runway 5K at Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport (OPF) in March 2022. This year's 5K Series at MIA and OPF is expected to raise a combined total of over $30,000 for the MSABC campaign from participant registration fees and event sponsorships. Next year's [...]

Source: Transport Canada The last two years have underscored the crucial role airports play in keeping Canadians connected from coast to coast to coast. These airports also support essential air services including community resupply, air ambulance, search and rescue, and forest fire response. Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced that the Government of Canada is making important safety investments at local and regional airports in British Columbia. Through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program, eight airports in British Columbia will receive over $14 million from the Government of Canada for projects and equipment that will help maintain safe airport operations for passengers, crews, and airport workers. The airports receiving funding are: Cranbrook $1,610,312 to rehabilitate airfield [...]

Source: Edmonton International Airport YEG to launch the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to increase accessibility, awareness and compassion for people with invisible disabilities Edmonton International Airport (YEG) strives to create an accessible and welcoming environment for everyone. As part of this commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, YEG has partnered with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, an internationally recognized program that provides Sunflower-branded items for passengers to wear to discreetly indicate to people around the wearer that they may need additional support, help or simply more time.  "Part of our commitment to creating a safe environment is making the airport accessible for everyone. We are excited to partner with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and join a network of businesses working to create more [...]

Source: Edmonton Airports The search for the new CEO was launched in the spring and attracted dozens of talented candidates not only locally and from Alberta, but from across Canada and around the world Board Chair, Joan Hertz, announced today that the board of directors for Edmonton Airports has selected Myron Keehn as its new CEO. Myron will replace current CEO Tom Ruth who is set to retire at the end of December 2022. The search for the new CEO was launched in the spring and attracted dozens of talented candidates not only locally and from Alberta, but from across Canada and around the world. This reflects Edmonton Airports' growing reputation as an innovative, world-leading airport with ambitious plans for [...]