Kamloops and Edmonton blaze new connection with Flair Airlines service launch
KAMLOOPS, BC, Feb. 10, 2023 /CNW/ – Today, Flair Airlines, Canada’s everyday low fare airline, announced new service between Kamloops and Edmonton. Flights begin June 15, 2023, with thrice-weekly flights on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The new route reconnects the two cities, which have not had direct flights in six years, since early 2016. “We are excited to connect residents of Kamloops and Edmonton, who deserve […]
B.C. floods: More flights coming to connect Kelowna, Lower Mainland, minister says
From Global News – link to video and source story – Thanks to CW By Kathy Michaels, Global News | December 14, 2021 Connectivity between the Okanagan and Lower Mainland is starting to improve, B.C.’s Transportation Minister Rob Fleming said Monday, as road crews work to repair major highways damaged in the November storms. Fleming said crews […]
Air Canada Adding Extra Cargo Capacity Into Vancouver to Help Maintain British Columbia’s Economic Supply Chain
In response to flooding that disrupted transportation supply chain network in the province 586 tonnes of additional capacity added into and out of YVR, an increase of 45% over originally planned levels Air Canada Express Dash 8-400 aircraft being converted into special freighter configuration to transport cargo MONTREAL, Nov. 22, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – Air […]
Pacific Coast Airlines announces Summer 2022 Schedule
Thanks to MW 30 October 2021 Check Out our Summer 2022 Flight Schedule Take advantage of additional flight options. Book your summer trip today. Origin and Destination Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Weekly Flights Highlights Vancouver – Victoria 4x 4x 4x 4x 4x 4x 1x 21 Improved minimum connection times between YYJ and […]
WestJet adds flights to combat major backlog at Interior airports due to wildfires
From City News 1130 – link to source story – Thank PM BY CLAIRE FENTON | Posted Aug 4, 2021 SUMMARY WestJet has added additional flights to deal with a major backlog caused by wildfire smoke in recent days Dozens of flights were cancelled in several airports because of unsafe conditions caused by the nearby wildfires […]
More flights to and from the Okanagan cancelled because of B.C. wildfires
From City News 1130 – Link to source story More flights to and from the Okanagan cancelled because of B.C. wildfires BY PAUL JAMES, CLAIRE FENTON AND HANA MAE NASSAR | Posted Aug 3, 2021 FILE PHOTO (Courtesy Kelowna International Airport) SUMMARY Flights into, out of Kelowna International Airport cancelled Tuesday as White Rock Lake wildfire rages on Only […]
Eleven regional airports in British Columbia receiving up to $11.7 million to maintain regional connectivity and jobs
Targeted Government of Canada support will be provided by Western Economic Diversification Canada VANCOUVER, BC, July 30, 2021 /CNW/ – Regional air transportation is crucial to ensure merchandise circulates, supply chains are maintained, and regional economic growth continues. The pandemic has had major impacts on regional air transportation ecosystems, affecting economies, communities, and local businesses. The Government of Canada’s Regional Air […]
Kamloops Airport passenger numbers remain low through first half of 2021 as travel restrictions gradually ease
From Radio NL 610 AM – link to source story – thanks to CW Victor Kaisar | Jul 16, 2021 Kamloops Airport staff are reporting a 319 per cent increase in passenger volumes during the months of April, May, and June this year. Data released today shows there were 7,932 passengers that passed through the […]
Skip the long drive by flying out to your B.C. destination this summer
Thanks to CW 7 July 2021 Central Mountain Air is running non-stop flights from Vancouver to Vancouver Island, the Cariboo region, the Okanagan Valley, and Central B.C. Kelowna, B.C.Central Mountain Air Really want to make a great escape from the city but NOT looking forward to that long car ride in the hot summer heat? […]
Air Canada updates from Gander, Goose Bay, Kamloops & Winnipeg
1 July 2021 It’s good to be back in Gander, a city we have served for several decades. It’s time to reconnect communities across Canada and reunite friends and families. Today was the first day in 156 days that @AirCanada flew to Gander. There were epic hugs for the ages in the parking lot. The […]