Official Fredericton, NB projects thread

[OliverD]

There's construction going on at the Costco gas bar, does anyone know what that's all about?

[Taeolas]

At the gas bar itself or across the street? Across the street would be the new Sleep Country I believe.

[Freddypop]

Originally Posted by OliverD

There's construction going on at the Costco gas bar, does anyone know what that's all about?

Saw that.....I am assuming that they are making repairs to the underground tanks.

[OliverD]

At the gas bar itself. Kind of strange considering it is essentially brand new.

[Blue Blazer]

Originally Posted by OliverD

At the gas bar itself. Kind of strange considering it is essentially brand new.

They dont make them like they used too

[Twinkies]

I hear they are putting in a selfserve Propane tank refill station

[trev71]

I heard somewhere that costco was changing their gas suppliers. So who knows what the truth is.

[Freddypop]

Saw this on twitter from the Brunswickan:

Brunswickan ‏@Brunswickan · 2h2 hours ago
The iRock will close its doors on Nov. 1. The operators have chosen not to comment, but nothing new is planned for the space at this time.

[cl812]

Saw in the paper that Airport passenger numbers are up 5.5% YTD above last year (~250,000 through to end of Q3).

[Franco401]

Originally Posted by cl812

Saw in the paper that Airport passenger numbers are up 5.5% YTD above last year (~250,000 through to end of Q3).

That's good. I expect that to skyrocket next year, what with Westjet coming and all.

[Twinkies]

Originally Posted by Franco401

That's good. I expect that to skyrocket next year, what with Westjet coming and all.

I sure hopes it helps with bringing the cost down. To fly out of is ridiculous
. Id sooner drive to Bangor and pay half. That includes parking, gas and the exchange.

[OliverD]

Originally Posted by Twinkies

I sure hopes it helps with bringing the cost down. To fly out of is ridiculous
. Id sooner drive to Bangor and pay half. That includes parking, gas and the exchange.

I've priced out flights from Bangor before and the savings have never been that significant, especially once you consider the time it takes to get there and back.

[Blue Blazer]

Originally Posted by OliverD

I've priced out flights from Bangor before and the savings have never been that significant, especially once you consider the time it takes to get there and back.

obviously you are a idiot or have no clue what you are doing. The rates are way cheaper. Maybe not if you are Flying to Toronto or Montreal, down south its cheaper.

[RedBall]

Originally Posted by Blue Blazer

obviously you are a idiot or have no clue what you are doing. The rates are way cheaper. Maybe not if you are Flying to Toronto or Montreal, down south its cheaper.

I priced a trip from Fredericton to Hawaii - Leaving from Bangor, Portland, Fredericton, Moncton and Halifax.. the price differences were negligible. Ended up leaving from Fredericton. It obviously depends where you are going. It makes nobody an idiot.

Apparently, from what I have read, in locations across Canada where Westjet has entered the mix, prices generally are affected downward with drops up to 30%ish.

The $20+million renovation to YFC starting next year will definitely help also. Can't wait... I wish I was in on the design of it.

[OliverD]

Originally Posted by Blue Blazer

obviously you are a idiot or have no clue what you are doing. The rates are way cheaper. Maybe not if you are Flying to Toronto or Montreal, down south its cheaper.

Wow, nice response, a$$hole. Pretty rich to call someone "a idiot" too. It's an.

I've priced out flights to California and Las Vegas and the differences were marginal. Just because they are cheaper to go south doesn't mean they are universally cheaper.

Edit: Picked a random weekend to go to LAS and it was actually $135 cheaper to fly from YFC instead of BGR.

[trev71]

I know i am going on a cruise out of San Juan. Leaving from Portland Maine the prices are way cheaper. With Jet Blue and Southwest its really hard to beat them prices. I got my flights for about 500$ a person, compared to over 1200$ in Fredericton. Plus when you fly out of Fredericton its always going to be +1 day. I have a great park and fly hotel lined up in Portland for 80$ us and I can leave my car there and 100$ worth of gas will get me there and back.

Hopefully with West Jet it will make prices better but as of right now for me its cheaper for me to fly to Portland. Nice smooth drive.

[Twinkies]

Originally Posted by OliverD

I've priced out flights from Bangor before and the savings have never been that significant, especially once you consider the time it takes to get there and back.

Let me clarify my comments. Flying to a location with in the United States is at least half. flown to Vegas in June it was over 200 to Montreal from Fredericton then another 500 to Vegas. Out of Banger 300. Flying to Florida family of 4 1200 Fredericton Well over 2k.

[OliverD]

Originally Posted by Twinkies

Let me clarify my comments. Flying to a location with in the United States is at least half. flown to Vegas in June it was over 200 to Montreal from Fredericton then another 500 to Vegas. Out of Banger 300. Flying to Florida family of 4 1200 Fredericton Well over 2k.

But again - that's not always true. It depends on the time of year, whether there are seat sales, etc.

When I priced my trip to Vegas, flights out of Bangor and Portland were slightly cheaper but that would have effectively added a day to the trip and for two people, the entirety of the savings would have been eaten up by gas, food, and hotel costs.

[Twinkies]

Originally Posted by OliverD

But again - that's not always true. It depends on the time of year, whether there are seat sales, etc.

When I priced my trip to Vegas, flights out of Bangor and Portland were slightly cheaper but that would have effectively added a day to the trip and for two people, the entirety of the savings would have been eaten up by gas, food, and hotel costs.

Were both right then. I plan my trips based on seat sales. Everyday prices makes no sense. Ive never not found a better deal. I just have to be flexable and plan well in advance.

[OliverD]

Air Canada actually has really good prices right now out of YFC. I was playing around with Google Flights last night and you can fly to LAX and back for $550. That may be USD, but still...