Abbotsford Airshow a success despite stubborn weather, says spokesperson
News provided by the Abbotsford News – link to full story – with a hint from P.N. By Patrick Penner, The Abbotsford News, August 13, 2019 Early estimates show significant drop in attendence from last year Despite challenging weather keeping some people at home, the Abbotsford International Airshow was still a success, say airshow organizers. […]
Abbotsford Airshow features Snowbirds, Thunderbirds and more
News provided by Abbotsford News – link to full story and updates, with a hint from P.N. 57th annual event runs Aug. 9 to 11 at Abbotsford Airport Aug. 7, 2019 12:46 p.m. It will be “Thunder Over the Valley” this weekend as the 57th annual Abbotsford International Airshow comes to town. The show runs […]
Flair Airlines announces 2019/2020 winter schedule
Provided by Flair Airline/Globe Newswire Edmonton, July 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flair Airlines announced its 2019/2020 winter schedule with low fare service out of seven Canadian gateways; Abbotsford, Vancouver, Kelowna, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg and Toronto’s Pearson International. Jim Scott, Flair’s CEO commented, “As Canada’s only independent low fare airline, our new winter schedule […]
Swoop releases its 2019 Winter schedule, adds Los Cabos to its network
Provided by Swoop/CNW Airline brings more sun flying to Canadians this winter, adds three aircraft to its fleet CALGARY, June 25, 2019 /CNW/ – Today Swoop released its 2019 winter schedule with non-stop flights available for booking from June 25, 2019 through April 25, 2020. The schedule boasts 28 winter getaway routes, including the enticing new destination of Los Cabos, Mexico. […]
Airshow brings millions to Abbotsford, UFV study says
News provided by The Abbotsford News – link to full article – with a hint from P.N. Tyler Olsen, The Abbotsford News – 22 June 1019 Out-of-town airshow spectators spend more than $4 million in the city each year The Abbotsford International Airshow brings millions of tourist dollars to the Fraser Valley every year, according […]
Happy Birthday! Swoop marks a year in the skies
Provided by Swoop/CNW Travellers’ stories tell the difference ultra-low-cost travel has made in their lives CALGARY, June 20, 2019 /CNW/ – Today marks a year of ultra-low-cost flying for Swoop and its travellers. Since June 20, 2018, the ultra-low-cost airline grew from five to sixteen destinations, spanning four countries including the U.S., Jamaicaand Mexico. As part of its 2019 summer […]
Swoop lifts-off with three more inaugural summer routes
Provided by Swoop/CNW Coast-to-coast celebrations include welcoming Kelowna to the Swoop network CALGARY, May 24, 2019 /CNW/ – Today Swoop celebrates three inaugural routes as part of its 2019 summer schedule. The routes include service from London, ON to both Abbotsford and Halifax, as well as service between Winnipeg and Kelowna. The day-long inaugural celebrations […]
Swoop takes flight at London International Airport
Provided by Swoop/CNW Airline inaugurates new route between London, ON and Edmonton, AB CALGARY, April 28, 2019 /CNW/ – Today Swoop celebrates the launch of air service in London, Ontario. The inaugural flight departs Edmonton International Airport (YEG) at 7:00 a.m. local time and will be welcomed by a water cannon salute upon arrival at London International Airport (YXU) at 12:25 p.m. local time. Travellers at both airports will be […]
Air Canada drops Abbotsford-Toronto flight amid Boeing trouble
News provided by The Abbotsford News, with a hint from P.N. Apr. 27, 2019, The Abbotsford News Staff The daily non-stop flight will be suspended for the summer season, to return in 2020 summer season Air Canada’s regular flight between Abbotsford and Toronto is being dropped for the summer as it works out scheduling shortfalls […]
Loud jets from Abbotsford Airport are annoying Sumas WA USA residents, town’s mayor says
News provided by The Abbotsford News, with a hint from P.N. TYLER OLSEN|Apr. 22, 2019 4:25 p.m. Flights out of Abbotsford airport turn over border town and annoy residents, Sumas mayor says Some residents of the small border town to Abbotsford’s south are upset about the increasing number of jets flying low over his constituents’ […]