Airport savvy

Airlines do not currently offer express lanes. However, travelers running late for their flights will be accommodated. The usual tips apply here-wear shoes that are easy to take off and on, and pack your jacket in your carry-on bag or be ready to remove it in the security line.

Calgary International Airport has a street pricing policy, so all shops and services must benchmark their prices to a comparable off-airport location. Retail outlets range from the standard airport newsstands and bookstores to very local, national and international brands: Heritage Trading Post, National Geographic, Who’s Who in the Zoo, Harley Davidson and much more.

The ORA Oxygen Spa and Massage Garage provides a full range of services to rejuvenate the weary traveler. Oxygen treatments, showers, pedicures, manicures and massages are all available.

Spaceport is an education and entertainment facility located in the main terminal adjacent to the Destinations Food Court. Flight simulators, space exploration labs and other hands-on exhibits will make your time fly by at the airport.

Dining choices are many: fine dining at the Delta Calgary Airport Hotel, which is connected via skywalk to the terminal (403-291-2600, www.deltahotels.com), Kelsey’s Restaurant, Montana’s Cookhouse, Cheers, Chili’s, Tim Horton’s, Harvey’s and a variety of food court outlets are located both pre- and post-security throughout the terminal and cover a wide range of menu choices and prices.

Quiet corners in the terminal or adjacent Delta Calgary Airport Hotel can be found by asking one of the White Hat Volunteer Hosts identified throughout the terminal by their distinctive red vests and Western hats.

Data ports, work stations and electrical outlets are available throughout the terminal. The entire terminal is also a Telus wireless hotspot, available on a commercial basis.

Ground transportation

Metered taxi, hotel shuttles and downtown limo services are available curbside on the Arrivals level. A premium flat-rate Town Car sedan service is also available on-demand curbside.

Car rental outlets are in the Rental Vehicle Centre located on the Departures level mid-terminal.

On-site airport car rental agencies have vehicle pick-up and drop-off adjacent to the Rental Vehicle Centre in Level Three of the Terminal Parking Complex.

Inquiries for shared ride shuttles and shuttles to Canmore, Banff and other area communities can be made at the Ground Transportation Counters, located on the Arrivals level mid-terminal.