According to the Airport Authority, passenger traffic increased steadily in April and May 2022. The Alberta terminal welcomed 1.3 million passengers in the month of May, or approximately 42,000 visitors per day.
Demand for travel has resumed its cruising speed due to the easing of health restrictions across the country.
Attendance is expected to reach 50,000 visitors per day in July and August for an estimated total of 13 million travelers expected in 2022, compared to 6.3 million in 2021.
Manuela Ponte arrived well in advance for her 10:30 am flight. She is delighted with the good boarding conditions. She expected the worst, she said. It took a lot of detail and a lot of effort and time to make sure everything was right, but it turned out great
she says.
We heard that security was terrible at airports and many people missed their flights. We want to be very well prepared and [les retards] don’t happen to us
she adds.
The Calgarienne ensures that the most important thing is to have the leeway to anticipate the slightest problem. We gave ourselves three hours
she explains.
She also advises travelers not to have too much luggage and to have their most important things with them in the cabin. It’s a bit of work, but it really helps us. Make sure you don’t leave things in your bag that you are not allowed to put such as dangerous items
she says.
She adds only with a little more understanding and patience. I’m sure it will be good for everyone.
Toronto, a scary destination
The atmosphere is rather calm at the Calgary International Airport on this last Tuesday of June. This is what surprises Femena Odhigbo who travels with her family to Nigeria.
He says he has heard a lot about travel conditions at airports around the world, such as those in London and Montreal. But it is his first destination that particularly scares him. His flight plan calls for a stopover in Toronto and then another in Frankfurt before arriving in Abuja. He too showed up three hours before the start of his journey.
My flight is scheduled for 11am and I’ve been here since 7:30 am Waiting for Air Canada staff to show up to start checking in
indicates the father of the family.
I read in the news that there are delays, especially in Toronto. So I don’t know if Lufthansa is concerned. I feel a little uncomfortable with that. I don’t want my trip affected today
explains Femena Odhigbo.
The Airport Authority advises travelers to be well informed about travel formalities before departure. She recommends adopting certain individual measures beforehand, such as disposing of all liquids in hand luggage and all sharp objects.
Travel isn’t like it’s 2020, and we’re doing everything we can to help visitors prepare and eliminate some turbulence along the way.
said Chris Miles, vice-president of operations and infrastructure for the Calgary Airport Authority.
With information from William Hamelin.
Reference-ici.radio-canada.ca