Turbulent times: How climate change could dampen future summer air travel
From Global News đ link to source story and video By Saba Aziz  Global News ⢠April 9, 2022 As Canadians look ahead and book their summer trips this year, scorching temperatures amid potential heat waves could dampen travel plans. The country experienced record-breaking temperatures in 2021. And raging wildfires in British Columbia and other parts of western Canada forced a […]
Government of Canada announces over $18.8 million in support for the air transportation ecosystem in British Columbia
Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI) funding will help maintain regional connectivity and jobs KELOWNA, BC, Feb. 22, 2022 /CNW/ – In a country as large as Canada, air connectivity is critical to the prosperity of all Canadians. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted regional air transportation ecosystems, affecting economies, communities and businesses across the country. The Government […]
Airports Across Canada Collaborate with #NotInMyCity to Help Disrupt and End Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking
Airports are taking a united approach towards creating awareness and encouraging education among staff CALGARY, AB, Feb. 22, 2022 /CNW/ – Today, on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, #NotInMyCity is pleased to announce a number of airports across the country are standing in solidarity to help raise awareness about sexual exploitation and human traffiicking. #NotInMyCity has been working with […]
Lynx Airâs network continues to bloom as it adds Victoria, BC as its sixth destination
The ultra-affordable airline adds âThe City of Gardensâ to its network and has also announced a new route between Toronto and Winnipeg CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Canadaâs new ultra-affordable airline, Lynx Air (Lynx), is continuing to take off in the Canadian market with the addition of Victoria, BC to its […]
Government of Canada supporting the Kelowna International Airport with new funding for critical infrastructure projects
KELOWNA, BC, Jan. 26, 2022 /CNW/ – As Canada works towards recovery, investments in our airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, workers and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s aviation industry is well positioned to recover from the impacts of the pandemic. Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra and […]
B.C. airports tap into land assets for post-pandemic survival
From Vancouver Sun đ link to source story – thanks to CW Canadian airports anticipate passenger numbers will not return to pre-COVID levels until 2025 Derrick Penner  â˘Â  January 24, 2022 At YVR, the airport authority is enhancing air-cargo services for burgeoning, COVID-inspired ecommerce. In Kelowna, their focus has been a new hotel and potential aerospace campus. […]
Lynx Air Tickets Go on Sale for Flights to Five Canadian Destinations
The ultra-affordable airline will launch with flights to Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Kelowna and Winnipeg, with more to come CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Canadaâs new ultra-affordable airline, Lynx Air (Lynx), announced the much anticipated launch of its booking website, with tickets going on sale for flights to the airlineâs first five […]
Kelowna Internationalâs Sam Samaddar Becomes Chair of Airports Council-North America
January 4, 2022 WASHINGTON â Kelowna International Airport Director Sam Samaddar became Chair of Airports Council International â North America (ACI-NA) on January 1, 2022. Samaddar was elected to the position in November 2021 and succeeds outgoing Chair Lew S. Bleiweis, A.A.E., Executive Director of the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority. âThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
International flights resume at Kelowna International Airport: âItâs been a long time comingâ
From Global News – link to source story – Thanks to CW Darrian Matassa-Fung  Global News | December 16, 2021 The first international flight to land at the Kelowna International Airport (YLW) touched down Thursday afternoon. Itâs the first international flight to land in the Okanagan in more than a year and a half. âItâs been a long […]
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.âs Transportation Minister Rob Fleming said Monday, as road crews work to repair major highways damaged in the November storms. Fleming said crews […]