YMM Wins Four Airport Service Quality Awards

Airports Council International (ACI) World announced Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) as the winner of four 2023 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards based out of North American airports, including Best Airport <2 Million Passengers, Easiest Airport Journey, Most Enjoyable Airport and Cleanest Airport. The Fort McMurray Airport Authority joined with YMM’s terminal partners in the Observation Area to celebrate on March 27.

“I couldn’t be more proud of our team,” said Denean Robinson, President & CEO, Fort McMurray Airport Authority. “Team YMM works hard to offer the best passenger experience possible to our guests, and these awards recognize our efforts!” 

Tourism Industry Association Alberta Town Hall

The Tourism Industry Association of Alberta (TIAA) launched its Tourism 2024 Town Hall Series at MacDonald Island Park in Fort McMurray on April 4. This event series is jointly hosted by TIAA, Travel Alberta, and Indigenous Tourism Alberta.

Denean Robinson, President & CEO and Michael Sieger, VP of Air Service and Commercial Development of the Fort McMurray Airport Authority participated on panels and spoke to the importance of YMM and working with local partners to support tourism growth.

“It’s imperative to collaborate with industry colleagues to identify opportunities and learn about emerging trends, driving tourism to our region, supporting local businesses and our overall economy,” said Robinson during her address.

Woman of Inspiration

Team members of the Fort McMurray Airport Authority (FMAA) cheered on President & CEO, Denean Robinson, at Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta’s (EM)POWER: Women of Inspiration Celebration on March 9, as she was one of the five outstanding local women recognized for the 2024 Women of Inspiration Series. 

The annual event serves as a platform to celebrate and honour exceptional individuals living in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. The series also aims to show local girls positive role models who live within their community.

Future Projects Summit

Michael Sieger, Vice-President of Air Service & Commercial Development, presented Fort McMurray Airport Authority’s masterplan for Aurora Landing at the Fort McMurray Construction Association’s (FMCA) Future Projects Summit on March 26.

FMAA thanks the attendees for their questions and interest in the project, as well as to the other presenters from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and the Regional Recreation Corporation for sharing their construction plans.

Want to learn more? Book a meeting with Michael Sieger today at the Aurora Landing Information Center on Level 2 at YMM. To book, email info@flyymm.com.

YMM Digital Art Exhibit Event

The YMM Digital Art Exhibit event showcasing Jon Tupper’s “Ad Astra: To the Stars” is now available to watch on YMM’s YouTube channel. We would like to express our gratitude to RogersTV for their collaboration in highlighting this occasion.

We are excited to announce that the next YMM Digital Art Exhibit is just around the corner. Please save the date: May 1! Mark your calendars and get ready to be captivated once again. Stay tuned for more exciting details to come. Updates can be found online.

YMM Quick Connections

Catch a YMM quick connection to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) via WestJet and be there in only 6 hours and 55 minutes! From iconic landmarks like Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Fisherman’s Wharf, there are tons of ways to experience the city’s unique charm. Check out San Francisco’s tourism site to discover all things San Fran fantastic at www.sftravel.com!

Are you a WestJet Rewards Member? There are currently 8,000,000 seats available and up to 65% off the base fare. Choose a Member Exclusive fare during booking and redeem your WestJet dollars. Book by April 10, 2024. See website for full details.

YMM in the News

Click on the following links to learn what the web is sharing about YMM:

• The 15 Best Airports In North America
• 3 Canadian Airports Ranked Among The Best In North America
• $1.5M Announced for 10 Regional Alberta Airports

Local Hero M*A*S*H Bash

Tickets are on sale now for the Local HERO Foundation‘s M*A*S*H Bash presented by Suncor on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Time to round up your troops and purchase your tickets today.

YMM Hareport Eggstravaganza

Over 1,500 guests visited the Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) to attend the YMM Hareport Eggstravaganza on March 16. Proceeds raised support the important programming and services offered through United Way & Wood Buffalo (UW) partner agencies.

“These community events are an opportunity to promote YMM as a welcoming, safe place to gather and to strengthen the relationships we have with the community we serve,” said Denean Robinson, President & CEO, Fort McMurray Airport Authority.

On the YMM Runway: First Sight at the Lights

FMAA’s Maintenance Technician, Mark Jones, captured a stunning photo on the northern lights and this one is extra special as its of new FMAA employee Jack Walsh on the YMM runway. Being from Waterford in the Republic of Ireland, it was Jack’s first time seeing Fort McMurray’s favourite light show.

End of the Runway – Airport Humour