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Editors continuously recheck submissions and claims. Archived Questions Goto Qn. As to YYZ for Toronto, it is possible that it would have been last on the list, and was given to the largest airport. That is pure speculation. These two posts on flightsim.
Originally, Canadian designators were deliberately assigned so as to give little or no indication of their locale -- the letters chosen being purely arbitrary. I think this "scrambling" was an attempt at security at the outbreak of WW2. It wasn't until the 70's that we saw widespread use of 3 letters to conform to the then ICAO standards. Canada never needed more than 2-letter designators -- there weren't enough airports and navaids to make 3-letters necessary. The U. Many you can "decode" if you have at least a little familiarity with the area.
The letters "C" and "Y" are taken from the Internationally agreed to list of designators for airports and radio station callsigns broadcast, television, 2-way, Ham, CB, etc. In the U. Old shuttle system was much more effective for next to none cost! Who needs all this monstrous installation to spend just an hour or two from time to time? Yes, I know, I know, nice chunk of contracts, hard to resist. No bailouts to Air Canada anymore!
Igor Keizner December 12, at am. If you are flying in, you are out of luck with paying the money for the cart. However if you are departing from the airport always get dropped off at the arrival level, there are always carts standing around. Anonymous September 5, at am. It was awesomely clean and beautiful. I really enjoyed too the very large amount of shops and kiosks. But if you go in another Terminal, it is not as good as terminal one unfortunately. Alexander Cortez July 17, at am. Tony Taylor July 7, at pm.
I will just avoid this airport and tell everyone why — the charge for a trolley is outrageous and a major hassle at the end of a long flight. They need to re-think this. Keith Bell July 4, at am. As a Canadian it is embarassing and shameful that Toronto charges for the use of their carts. Who has a toonie after an international flight?
Such nickel and dimming has to end! May 10, at pm. For those who complain about luggage cart fees. Go to Miami airport and the price is doubled, rip off! Scott Bowen April 27, at am. If any of the posters here were truly international travelers, they would know that EVERY airport in the United States charges for luggage carts.
Why should they be free? Pearson is a great airport. Why should the city subsidize your convenience of carry your luggage? Saeid Amini July 2, at pm. First time that I arrived, I did not have any change. These people asked money for luggage carts. The first impression was very bad. Luggage cart is a shame for this airport. Peari Baleset June 16, at pm.
Joe Shome June 16, at pm. John Todd March 25, at pm. This must be the worst International Airport of a choice of Restaurants prior to departure on an International flight. Pramod Desai February 20, at pm. The only airport in the world where you get charged for the luggage carts.
How do you expect visitors to the country to carry change for this service? Also when returning the carts you are lucky if you get the quarter back. This is even worse than third world countries.
It seems the airport philosophy is — anywhere you can get them go for it. Revenue grab of the worst kind. You do not score points with the visitors. Nigel Garth January 3, at pm.
I fly in and out of Pearson International quite a bit and I think that Pearson is a great airport, very modern and high tech. Jenny Wong November 22, at am. It is completely unfair to charge for luggage carts.
It would be ok if they gave you all the money back once you return the cart. Joao Da Silva November 3, at pm. Great airport to fly out of. You can catch any flight to anywhere in the world out of here….
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Log In Register. My Account. World Airport Codes. Lester B. Access them in the members area by signing up! Contact Details. Operators and Destinations. FAA Code. Longitude Phone 1 Twitter TorontoPearson. Runway Data. Frequency Data. Pearson International Airport Destinations Map. Gallery and Facts. Submitted by Vladimir C. Submitted by Alexander Cortez. Joe Ficker January 16, at am Pearson airport needs to allow regular taxis to pick up people at the airport, just like they allow them to drop off passengers.
Terrible Airport? Pearson Ignorance Anthony Austin January 27, at pm I agree with the last poster, they can be very ignorant going through although it is my home airport. Wheelchair Services Brigitte Machanian March 2, at pm We departed on Feb , and needed wheelchair services.
Very large, clean and modern. Most Expensive Alex Vichnevetski December 19, at pm It is a shame Toronto got the most expensive airport in the world. Carts Igor Keizner December 12, at am If you are flying in, you are out of luck with paying the money for the cart. Carts Keith Bell July 4, at am As a Canadian it is embarassing and shameful that Toronto charges for the use of their carts.
Luggage Carts R. May 10, at pm For those who complain about luggage cart fees. Luggage Carts! Good Peari Baleset June 16, at pm nice airport. Way to go Toronto! Cart Fees Pramod Desai February 20, at pm The only airport in the world where you get charged for the luggage carts. Great Airport Nigel Garth January 3, at pm I fly in and out of Pearson International quite a bit and I think that Pearson is a great airport, very modern and high tech.
Unfair Jenny Wong November 22, at am It is completely unfair to charge for luggage carts. YYZ Vladimir C. June 11, at pm Very clean and high-tech. Add your own review for Lester B. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience - by continuing to use our site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept and Close. Charlotte Douglas International. Ronald Reagan Washington National. Dallas Fort Worth International. John F Kennedy International. McCarran International. Los Angeles International. London Heathrow. Orlando International. Miami International. Chicago O'Hare International. For example:. However, aviation services were growing fast in the s, and towns without weather-station codes needed identification.
Perhaps realizing the limits of a two-letter code, which provided only combinations, it was decided that a three-letter system should be put in place. This would in turn provide a much more robust selection of 17, possible combinations. Then, to ease the transition for existing two-letter-airports, some would use an X after the weather-station code.
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