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May 22, 1963: PWA begins regular Airbus service between Edmonton and Calgary.
Article by The Edmonton Journal.
Originally Published by: The Edmonton Journal.
Pacific Western Airlines' new Chieftain Airbus service - the first of its kind in Canada - began regular flights between Edmonton and Calgary.
The new single-class service was sampled by 60 Calgary and Edmonton business and civic leaders.
The 64-passenger DC-4 left Edmonton on the inaugural flight at 1 p.m. Upon arrival, the group was transported downtown for a reception at the Calgary Petroleum Club.
The group met Calgary business and civic officials who joined the entourage for a return flight to Edmonton and a banquet and reception at the Mayfair Hotel. A few hours later, the Calgary officials returned to Calgary on another Chieftain Airbus.
By using the facilities of the Edmonton Municipal Airport and eliminating advance ticket-processing, check-ins and baggage disposal, an hour of travel time was saved.
The one-way fare of $11 compared with $13 for flights from Edmonton International Airport, and there were three flights each to Calgary each day and three return flights to Edmonton.
PWA officials said they would adjust future service in direct relation to customer response.
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