LOL @ Edmonton vs Dubai comparison. A big chunk of Edmonton internatonal connections route through the US airports -- SEA, MSP, DEN, ORD, SFO, etc. Unless Edmo

LOL @ Edmonton vs Dubai comparison. A big chunk of Edmonton internatonal connections route through the US airports -- SEA, MSP, DEN, ORD, SFO, etc. Unless Edmonton airport becomes a major global air hub like Dubai, this is just plain laughable. The actual distance in miles is not the primary concern by far. Not to mention the sheer uncompetitiveness of Canadian airline industry and airports in general. Canada is the most expensive air destination in the world. http://globalnews.ca/news/2931748/international-flights-from-canada-are-the-most-expensive-in-the-world-report/ http://globalnews.ca/news/2931748/international-flights-from... http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-commentary/our-sky-high-airport-fees-create-turbulence-for-carriers/article30281027/ http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-commen...