By the end of 2024, Edmonton International Airport (YEG) expects to reach 7.8 million passengers, marking a 4.3 percent increase compared to last year and 96 percent of pre-pandemic passenger volumes.
During the upcoming holiday season, thousands of passengers will be travelling through YEG compared to average volumes, and the busiest days are expected to be December 20, 23 and 27. Some of the most popular routes travellers will be flying to during the holiday season include Cancun, Phoenix and Puerta Vallarta.
“YEG is looking forward to welcoming a surge of holiday travellers in December. We encourage everyone to allow extra time to navigate the airport and enjoy our various amenities before boarding their flights. Our goal is to provide an uplifting airport experience, with many attractions and activities to elevate the spirit of the holiday season,” said James Jackson, vice-president, Air Service and Business Development, Edmonton International Airport.
The Departures and Arrivals roadways at YEG are now open to the public after construction, allowing passengers to be dropped off and picked up directly at the terminal. Over the next month, YEG is offering several uplifting festive activities throughout the terminal. Travellers can look forward to live music, holiday choirs, roaming carollers, a pop-up craft station, a caricaturist and a host of other surprise activities.
“As CATSA prepares for one of the busiest travel seasons of the year, I’m proud to share that we are well-staffed and ready to provide the most secure aviation security screening service and the best client experience,” said Nada Semaan, president and CEO, CATSA
“We invite passengers to check out our screening tips before they leave home to help ensure a smooth screening experience. We wish all air passengers safe travels this holiday season.”
“The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is ready to welcome travellers to Edmonton International Airport this holiday season. It’s a busy time at the airport so plan ahead, have all your travel documents ready, and declare all gifts you are bringing into Canada. Please remember to leave presents unwrapped and easily accessible, in case they need to be inspected by CBSA officers,” said Lisa White, CBSA director.
This press release was prepared and distributed by Edmonton International Airport.
