The chief operating officer of the Calgary Airport Authority says all of the hail damage hasn’t been repaired, but it won’t affect the expected holiday season rush
Chris Miles, right, chief operating officer of the Calgary Airport Authority, speaks to members of the media on Aug. 6. on a tour of a closed concourse to view damage caused by hail and heavy rainfall.The Calgary International Airport is gearing up for a record travel season, but the effects of a devastating summer hailstorm that pummelled the city linger.
“You will see areas of the terminal where we are still repairing initial damage. The process to restore concourse … is not coming back until July of 2026.”“When you look at that storm – and it was 11 kilometres wide and 100 kilometres long – the entire community here … were absolutely hammered.” Hailstones as big as golf balls hammered the tarmac at Calgary International Airport, damaging planes at WestJet and Flair Airlines and forcing them to ground 10 per cent of their fleets for repairs and inspections.
That includes making sure more staff are available, including those working outside handling baggage or rolling back planes, and those at check-in counters and guest assistance.
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