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ACT7 · February 2nd, 2007, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nitzomoe

just an update from airliners.net. seems like Etihad will be flying 6 times weekly from august 7, flights are slated to be twice every teusday/thursday/saturday. One flight will be direct in the morning at 10 using an a340 and the usual later flight at 12:05 am using an a332. you can confirm yourselves through the etihad portal.

Awesome news! I heard they were going to try going daily but twice daily on select days seems just as good.

I've been following some news around THY Turkish Airlines wanting to fly here this summer too, but it seems like it may only be a seasonal service for now.

k.r.eagle · February 4th, 2007, 09:24 AM

My first post...

Does anyone have pictures of the new Pier F + Hammerhead at T1 in action during opening day or afterwards? I can find lots of pics of Pier F + the Hammerhead without aircraft, but can't find any online of it in operation.

nitzomoe · February 4th, 2007, 04:45 PM

most of the trials had planes docked at pier f + the hammerhead so its essentially the same. Only difference is that duty free and restaurants should be now open.

k.r.eagle · February 5th, 2007, 06:33 AM

Should have been more clear. I did go to the December trial and saw one A320 (?) parked at the Hammerhead, but was looking to see if anyone had exterior photos of Pier F + Hammerhead with aircraft (more than 1) at the gates.

yyzer · February 6th, 2007, 03:19 AM

Here's some pics from Jan 31 (2nd day of operation)..transborder area..

some of the retail in pier f...

nitzomoe · February 6th, 2007, 04:49 AM

they should take away the fencing at the bacardi rum bar, ruins a very open atmosphere.

globetrekker · February 6th, 2007, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitzomoe

they should take away the fencing at the bacardi rum bar, ruins a very open atmosphere.

Yeah, totally agree.

k.r.eagle · February 7th, 2007, 12:04 AM

Great photos. Many thanks for posting them!

ale26 · February 8th, 2007, 02:33 AM

Good to see there adding bars, cafe's, stores, etc..

TObermuda37 · February 8th, 2007, 05:19 PM

Here is the official announcement about AF upgrading to the 747-400. They will be advertising at St. Andrew's subway station for the entire month. Things are looking up for Pearson.

1 000 additional seats every week - Air France increases seat availability on its Toronto-Paris route by 50%

MONTREAL, Feb. 8 /CNW Telbec/ - Air France has announced that it is
adding a considerable number of seats on its Toronto-Paris flights effective
April 30. The airline will be operating a 436-seat Boeing 747-400 on this
route, which means a 50% increase in passenger seating capacity.

The Boeing 747s assigned to the Toronto-Paris route will be offering
bi-class service, i.e. business and economy. The cabin interior will feature
the airline's New Travel Concept, which includes seats that convert into
lie-flat beds for travelers flying in Air France's l'Espace Affaires business
class and a rigid hull that guarantees the integrity of personal space. With
its new l'Espace Affaires, Air France has elevated business flying closer to
that of first class. The Tempo economy class cabin interior has been revamped with a new aircraft passenger seat model and new inflight services where champagne continues to be served free of charge.

"This increase in passenger seating capacity fits in well with Air
France's profitable growth strategy. It clearly reflects our commitment to and
our confidence in a dynamic market like Toronto, where we've been in operation for 30 years," declared Christian Lahccen, General Manager and Vice-President of Air France Canada.

In February, one can feel the Air France ambiance on Toronto's subway

For the next four weeks, Air France will be advertising the length of the
St. Andrew's station to increase top-of-mind awareness among Toronto business travelers and to promote the airline's message Making the sky the best place on earth. This statement is about putting the passenger at the centre of everything with exceptional service and attention to their needs making for an efficient and enjoyable trip whether one wishes to relax or work.

Air France has been flying out of Toronto to Paris for 30 years. Paris'
Charles de Gaulle airport is Europe's busiest hub from which passengers can
quickly access connecting flights to any of the airline's 185 destinations
across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia as some 70% of Air France's
Toronto outbound travelers fly to destinations beyond Paris.

Filip · February 8th, 2007, 05:24 PM

Yea I loved the ads at St Andrew's, saw them last Saturday - it was sort of a shock as I've never seen an international airline going to such lengths (literally

) to advertise.

k.r.eagle · February 9th, 2007, 07:38 PM

So, which airlines will now operate 747s to Pearson?
British Airways, KLM, Air France
Does Lufthansa? I've only seen A340s when I've seen them at Pearson.

ACT7 · February 9th, 2007, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k.r.eagle

So, which airlines will now operate 747s to Pearson?
British Airways, KLM, Air France
Does Lufthansa? I've only seen A340s when I've seen them at Pearson.

Lufthansa operates a 747 in the summer. Korean Airlines also operates year round 747 service.

SYDNEYAHOLIC · February 9th, 2007, 11:57 PM

Gee, the new terminal looks so.....Canadian.

Looks so functional and well built and shiny and is able to handle the growth of the airport for like the next 40??? years..

Looks nice though. And all those European airlines fly to Toronto. Looks very good at the moment for Toronto.

ACT7 · February 12th, 2007, 08:11 PM

Anyone else see that Air Canada is shutting down their daily Toronto-Zurich-Delhi service for the summer and then starting again in the fall. Have they gone mad!!??

Some good news though...looks like JAL will be starting a charter service to Toronto in the fall.

Still can't quite figure out cancelling the Delhi run though. My understanding is that that flight was always full. They said that the aircraft need to be used on the Pacific flights.

Filip · February 13th, 2007, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACT7

Anyone else see that Air Canada is shutting down their daily Toronto-Zurich-Delhi service for the summer and then starting again in the fall. Have they gone mad!!??

Some good news though...looks like JAL will be starting a charter service to Toronto in the fall.

Still can't quite figure out cancelling the Delhi run though. My understanding is that that flight was always full. They said that the aircraft need to be used on the Pacific flights.

Yea.. I found that strange - but I'm sure when AC gets its T7's they'll redo the route.. All in all I wish AC wouldn't return to Zurich.. give me the old Swiss colours at Pearson anyday!

I was at the airport last night and there was something vaguely exotic about the aircraft lineup at T3

West Jet x2, TACA, Korean Air, Air India, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, El Al, Carribean Airlines.. hehehe

ACT7 · February 13th, 2007, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filip

Yea.. I found that strange - but I'm sure when AC gets its T7's they'll redo the route.. All in all I wish AC wouldn't return to Zurich.. give me the old Swiss colours at Pearson anyday!

I was at the airport last night and there was something vaguely exotic about the aircraft lineup at T3

West Jet x2, TACA, Korean Air, Air India, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, El Al, Carribean Airlines.. hehehe

Yah, I'd much rather see the Swiss colours at YYZ too, and I heard the same thing about using the T7's for a non-stop Delhi run again, although the T7's so far have been pegged for something else. Keep your fingers crossed.

Wish I had seen that line-up at T3 too.

globetrekker · February 17th, 2007, 02:59 AM

http://www.gtaa.com/en/home/

Master Plan Information Session

Date of Release: Feb 15, 2007

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority is producing an updated Master Plan for Toronto Pearson International Airport. This document will serve as the guide for the future direction of Toronto Pearson between 2008-2030.

As a part of the consultation process, the public is invited to an information session to learn more about the themes and objectives of the Master Plan and to provide comment that will assist in shaping the document.

Date, time & location:

February 28, 2007
GTAA Administration Building - Atrium
3111 Convair Drive
4-8 p.m.
Presentations at 5 and 7 p.m.

globetrekker · February 24th, 2007, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by globetrekker

http://www.gtaa.com/en/home/

Master Plan Information Session

Date of Release: Feb 15, 2007

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority is producing an updated Master Plan for Toronto Pearson International Airport. This document will serve as the guide for the future direction of Toronto Pearson between 2008-2030.

As a part of the consultation process, the public is invited to an information session to learn more about the themes and objectives of the Master Plan and to provide comment that will assist in shaping the document.

Date, time & location:

February 28, 2007
GTAA Administration Building - Atrium
3111 Convair Drive
4-8 p.m.
Presentations at 5 and 7 p.m.

Does anyone plan to go?

Filip · February 25th, 2007, 06:48 AM

I'm going.

February 8th, 2007, 05:24 PM	#31
Filip Torontonian 4ever Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 9,257 Likes (Received): 16	Yea I loved the ads at St Andrew's, saw them last Saturday - it was sort of a shock as I've never seen an international airline going to such lengths (literally) to advertise.

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February 4th, 2007, 09:24 AM	#22
k.r.eagle Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 20 Likes (Received): 0	My first post... Does anyone have pictures of the new Pier F + Hammerhead at T1 in action during opening day or afterwards? I can find lots of pics of Pier F + the Hammerhead without aircraft, but can't find any online of it in operation.

February 4th, 2007, 04:45 PM	#23
nitzomoe Scarebarian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 597 Likes (Received): 1	most of the trials had planes docked at pier f + the hammerhead so its essentially the same. Only difference is that duty free and restaurants should be now open.

February 5th, 2007, 06:33 AM	#24
k.r.eagle Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 20 Likes (Received): 0	Should have been more clear. I did go to the December trial and saw one A320 (?) parked at the Hammerhead, but was looking to see if anyone had exterior photos of Pier F + Hammerhead with aircraft (more than 1) at the gates.

February 6th, 2007, 03:19 AM	#25
yyzer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mississauga Posts: 1,057 Likes (Received): 1	Here's some pics from Jan 31 (2nd day of operation)..transborder area.. some of the retail in pier f...

February 6th, 2007, 04:49 AM	#26
nitzomoe Scarebarian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 597 Likes (Received): 1	they should take away the fencing at the bacardi rum bar, ruins a very open atmosphere.

February 7th, 2007, 12:04 AM	#28
k.r.eagle Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 20 Likes (Received): 0	Great photos. Many thanks for posting them!

February 8th, 2007, 02:33 AM	#29
ale26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 787 Likes (Received): 3	Good to see there adding bars, cafe's, stores, etc..

February 8th, 2007, 05:19 PM	#30
TObermuda37 Canadian in Bermuda Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 88 Likes (Received): 0	Here is the official announcement about AF upgrading to the 747-400. They will be advertising at St. Andrew's subway station for the entire month. Things are looking up for Pearson. 1 000 additional seats every week - Air France increases seat availability on its Toronto-Paris route by 50% MONTREAL, Feb. 8 /CNW Telbec/ - Air France has announced that it is adding a considerable number of seats on its Toronto-Paris flights effective April 30. The airline will be operating a 436-seat Boeing 747-400 on this route, which means a 50% increase in passenger seating capacity. The Boeing 747s assigned to the Toronto-Paris route will be offering bi-class service, i.e. business and economy. The cabin interior will feature the airline's New Travel Concept, which includes seats that convert into lie-flat beds for travelers flying in Air France's l'Espace Affaires business class and a rigid hull that guarantees the integrity of personal space. With its new l'Espace Affaires, Air France has elevated business flying closer to that of first class. The Tempo economy class cabin interior has been revamped with a new aircraft passenger seat model and new inflight services where champagne continues to be served free of charge. "This increase in passenger seating capacity fits in well with Air France's profitable growth strategy. It clearly reflects our commitment to and our confidence in a dynamic market like Toronto, where we've been in operation for 30 years," declared Christian Lahccen, General Manager and Vice-President of Air France Canada. In February, one can feel the Air France ambiance on Toronto's subway For the next four weeks, Air France will be advertising the length of the St. Andrew's station to increase top-of-mind awareness among Toronto business travelers and to promote the airline's message Making the sky the best place on earth. This statement is about putting the passenger at the centre of everything with exceptional service and attention to their needs making for an efficient and enjoyable trip whether one wishes to relax or work. Air France has been flying out of Toronto to Paris for 30 years. Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport is Europe's busiest hub from which passengers can quickly access connecting flights to any of the airline's 185 destinations across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia as some 70% of Air France's Toronto outbound travelers fly to destinations beyond Paris.

February 9th, 2007, 07:38 PM	#32
k.r.eagle Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 20 Likes (Received): 0	So, which airlines will now operate 747s to Pearson? British Airways, KLM, Air France Does Lufthansa? I've only seen A340s when I've seen them at Pearson.

February 9th, 2007, 11:57 PM	#34
SYDNEYAHOLIC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 986 Likes (Received): 0	Gee, the new terminal looks so.....Canadian. Looks so functional and well built and shiny and is able to handle the growth of the airport for like the next 40??? years.. Looks nice though. And all those European airlines fly to Toronto. Looks very good at the moment for Toronto.

February 12th, 2007, 08:11 PM	#35
ACT7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 860 Likes (Received): 4	Anyone else see that Air Canada is shutting down their daily Toronto-Zurich-Delhi service for the summer and then starting again in the fall. Have they gone mad!!?? Some good news though...looks like JAL will be starting a charter service to Toronto in the fall. Still can't quite figure out cancelling the Delhi run though. My understanding is that that flight was always full. They said that the aircraft need to be used on the Pacific flights.

February 17th, 2007, 02:59 AM	#38
globetrekker Registered user Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 281 Likes (Received): 0	http://www.gtaa.com/en/home/ Master Plan Information Session Date of Release: Feb 15, 2007 The Greater Toronto Airports Authority is producing an updated Master Plan for Toronto Pearson International Airport. This document will serve as the guide for the future direction of Toronto Pearson between 2008-2030. As a part of the consultation process, the public is invited to an information session to learn more about the themes and objectives of the Master Plan and to provide comment that will assist in shaping the document. Date, time & location: February 28, 2007 GTAA Administration Building - Atrium 3111 Convair Drive 4-8 p.m. Presentations at 5 and 7 p.m.

February 25th, 2007, 06:48 AM	#40
Filip Torontonian 4ever Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 9,257 Likes (Received): 16	I'm going.