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Porter Airlines growing Atlantic Canada access to Charlottetown and Deer Lake

February 06, 2025 10:03 AM Eastern Standard Time TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Porter Airlines is continuing to expand its presence across Atlantic Canada, with new flights connecting Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Charlottetown Airport (YYG) and Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF) starting June 2025. Seasonal service between Toronto Pearson and Deer Lake starts June 10, 2025, with […]

Charlottetown Airport Authority Unveils New Sustainability Plan

21 February 2024 – Charlottetown, PE – The Charlottetown Airport Authority (CAA) is proud to unveil its first ever Sustainability Plan aimed at mitigating the environmental impact of YYG Charlottetown Airport’s operations and fostering a more sustainable aviation sector. In response to growing concerns over climate change and environmental sustainability, the 2024-2028 Sustainability Plan is a comprehensive […]

YYG Charlottetown Airport Reports Record Year for Passenger Travel

January 16, 2024 Charlottetown, PE – The Charlottetown Airport Authority released 2023 passenger numbers today, which show a record year of air travel at YYG Charlottetown Airport, surpassing the 400,000-mark for the first time ever. Over the past 12 months, 402,686 passengers travelled through the airport with more airlines than ever before. This represents an […]

Lynx Air Adds Charlottetown to its Growing Network

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lynx Air (Lynx), has announced the addition of Charlottetown to its ever-expanding flight network. With service starting on May 30, 2024, Charlottetown will be the 22nd destination served by Lynx across North America. Canada’s newest ultra-affordable airline will operate flights between Charlottetown Airport (YYG) and […]

YYG Charlottetown Airport Reports Record Summer Passenger Numbers

October 19, 2023 – Charlottetown, PE – The Charlottetown Airport Authority is thrilled to announce a historic milestone as passenger numbers soared to unprecedented heights this summer. With a resounding vote of confidence from travellers and our airline partners, YYG Charlottetown Airport experienced an exceptional surge in passenger traffic, underscoring its position as a premier […]

Porter Airlines touches down in Charlottetown, confirms year-round service

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE, May 17, 2023 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is inaugurating flights between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Charlottetown Airport (YYG) today, while also confirming plans to serve the route year-round. As Porter arrives in Prince Edward Island, the airline now flies to all Atlantic provinces for the first time, reinforcing a commitment to building its presence in Eastern Canada. Porter […]

Porter adds flights to its new Ottawa-Charlottetown route

TORONTO, March 30, 2023 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is adding flight frequency on its new Ottawa-Charlottetown route in response to high demand for its service and to provide more opportunity for passengers to travel across Porter’s expanding network. Service begins on May 17, as announced earlier this year. The increased schedule moves the initial seven weekly round trip flights to […]

Swoop Announces New Domestic Routes Coming This Spring with Increased Frequencies and Connectivity

The ultra-not-expensive airline looks forward to connecting Canadians from coast to coast this summer with new routes and added capacity CALGARY, AB, March 6, 2023 /CNW/ – Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, is excited to announce its expanded summer schedule, with several new routes and added flight frequencies, offering Canadians more affordable options for domestic travel. “As Canada’s leading ultra-not-expensive airline, […]

WestJet announces largest network expansion from Edmonton in airline’s history with launch of new U.S. routes and enhanced domestic connectivity

New transborder routes connecting Edmonton with Minneapolis and Seattle along with increased access across Canada underpins continued expansion of Alberta’s global aviation network EDMONTON, AB, Feb. 13, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today revealed significantly increased transborder connectivity from Edmonton International Airport, with new non-stop service to Minneapolis, Minnesota and Seattle, Washington as part of its 2023 summer schedule. In addition, WestJet’s summer schedule from Edmonton […]

WestJet brings new U.S. destinations and enhanced domestic connectivity to summer schedule as airline’s new growth strategy takes flight

CALGARY, AB, Feb. 13, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today unveiled 20 new routes and three new destinations to the airline’s summer schedule. Offering a comprehensive network of connectivity between Western Canada and the United States, WestJet’s summer network additions feature new non-stop service to Washington Dulles, Detroit and Minneapolis, with new routes added to Atlanta, […]