Welcome to the YMM Check-In, our community newsletter aimed to keep you informed on all things YMM: air service announcements, contesting, events and happenings at the Fort McMurray International Airport

Paul Brandt raises awareness for #NIMC

Fort McMurray Airport Authority team members with Liz and Paul Brandt after the Not In My City awareness event at the Fort McMurray International Airport on January 31.

The Fort McMurray Airport Authority hosted Team YMM and guests for a Not In My City awareness event at the Fort McMurray International Airport on January 31. #NIMC is a Canada-based social profit organization that raises awareness and takes collective action to prevent, disrupt and end sexual exploitation and trafficking in Canada. YMM is a #NIMC Transportation Ally.

Guests gathered in the Observation Area to hear from the NIMC Cofounders and Champions Paul Brandt and his wife, Liz, Fort McMurray Airport Authority’s (FMAA) President & CEO, Denean Robinson, Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Alberta WB detachment Staff Sergeant Liz MacDonald, and Janine Keagan from Waypoints on the collaborative efforts and work being done to combat human trafficking in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.

“YMM is proud to be an Ally of #NIMC and the ongoing efforts to end human trafficking,” said Denean Robinson, President & CEO of FMAA. “We have yellow rose and #NIMC signage throughout our terminal, serving as reminders for our staff and passengers to stay vigilant and to report suspicious behaviour.” Learn more about #NIMC online at notinmycity.ca

Air Greenland's Airbus A330 lands at the Fort McMurray International Airport on January 27. The red plane is the largest to ever land at the terminal. Photo by Graham Whatmough

YMM welcomes over 2,000 Arctic Winter Games participants

Over 2,000 travellers from the world's northern regions, a plane painted with a salmon, and a historic landing from Air Greenland – the Fort McMurray International Airport had it all for the arrival of athletes for the Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games last week.

Team Alaska was the last to set foot at YMM on Saturday night in the Alaska Airlines Salmon-30-Salmon, a Boeing 737-800 painted with a giant fish on the aircraft.

Air Greenland’s Airbus A330 caught the most attention as it was the largest aircraft the airport had landed at its terminal on January 27. Aviation enthusiasts from across Western Canada and residents came to witness the historic moment. The flight brought over 100 Greenland athletes and guests.

The Athletes will be heading back to their home countries, provinces and states this weekend. Check out the biggest plane to land at YMM again this Saturday at noon. The plane will be at Gate 5 until 7:30 a.m. on Sunday morning.

ABOVE: Team Greenland with the Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games Nitotem. BELOW: The flight crew from Air Greenland brought over 100 passengers on January 28.

The flight crew from Air Greenland brought in over 100 passengers to YMM on January 28 for the Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games. Photo by Dawn Booth

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WestJet Manager celebrates 15 years at YMM

WestJet Multi-Station Manager Crystal Conway celebrates 15 years on the WestJet team on February 6. Conway started as a customer service agent at the Northside Terminal back in 2008 and moved her way up into management by 2020.

"Through all the changes, whether from my start at the north terminal to the transition to the new international terminal, as well as the changes set in place within the airline, the past fifteen years have been challenging but rewarding," she shared. "I'm looking forward to the future of what WestJet may bring to be the Fort McMurray International Airport and growing with Team YMM."

Montreal banner is now up on Departures

A new banner is on display on the Departures Level at the Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) to celebrate the non-stop flights to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) coming in June 2023. Flights will be operated year-round, three days a week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays), by Air Canada Rouge (AC) using an Airbus A319 aircraft with 136 seats in a Premium Rouge and Economy Class configuration. This will be the first time in YMM’s history that passengers can fly non-stop between YMM and YUL.

Tickets now available for the Big Island Luau

The Local Hero Foundation's annual Big Island Luau fundraiser is coming back to the community on May 6 at the Shell Place Grand Ballroom. The highly-anticipated event has been on halt since the pandemic, and organizers are excited to welcome everyone back for an evening of entertainment to help support its live-saving organization. Tickets are on sale now at www.localherofoundation.com, and sponsorship opportunities are available at team@ymmhero.com.

Leasing opportunities available at YMM

The Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) has leasing opportunities available for local & provincial entrepreneurs. YMM sees over 30,000 people each month and has an ideal location for pop-up retail space. Short-term flexible leases are also available. To learn more about opportunities or to book a meeting, email info@flymm.com.

End of the Runway - Airport Humour

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