WestJet flights between Dawson Creek and Calgary take off
Air service returns to Dawson Creek as WestJet Link connects city to WestJet’s global hub CALGARY, AB, Sept. 8, 2021 /CNW/ – Today, WestJet launched its newest route with the departure of WestJet Link flight 3027 connecting Calgary and Dawson Creek, B.C. The inaugural marks a new link for the regions’ business, travel and tourism markets as WestJet becomes the only carrier to […]
Multiple crews tackle brush fire southwest of Nanaimo Airport
From CKPGToday.ca – link to source story – thanks CW Crews are fighting a small wildfire southwest of Nanaimo Airport in the Mt. Hayes area. (submitted photo/Mark Stewart) By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff | August 19, 2021 NANAIMO — Crews from the BC Wildfire Service and local volunteer fire departments are dealing with a small fire southwest of […]
Vancouver Island airports part of $11.7-million federal injection package
From Comox Valley Record – link to source story – Thanks CW The Victoria International Airport is one of three Vancouver Island regional airports receiving federal funding this summer, the government announced July 30. (Black Press Media file photo) Funding aims to help Victoria, Nanaimo, Comox Valley airports maintain regional connectivity PENINSULA NEWS STAFF | […]
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 […]
WestJet launches new routes to multiple Vancouver Island airports
From CHEK News – link to source story – thanks to CW July 1, 2021 NICHOLAS PESCOD/CHEK NEWS WestJet recently launched four new non-stop flights from three Vancouver Island airports and restored previously cancelled service on six other Island routes. As travel restrictions continue to loosen across the province, the nation’s second-largest airline has launched four […]
WestJet reconnecting routes across British Columbia
Airline to restart eight routes and inaugurate new flights between nine communitiesby early July CALGARY, AB, June 25, 2021 /CNW/ – WestJet is further restoring British Columbia’s domestic and interprovincial connectivity with the restart of eight routes to and from destinations across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. The airline is also set to inaugurate 10 new routes by July 5, 2021. Full schedule details and […]
WestJet reconnecting Alberta routes
Airline to restart 10 routes across province and inaugurate new service from Edmonton to Penticton, Kamloops and Nanaimo Non-stop service between Calgary-Charlottetown to launch on July 29 CALGARY, AB, June 25, 2021 /CNW/ -WestJet is further restoring Alberta’s domestic and interprovincial connectivity with the restart of 10 routes to and from destinations across British Columbia, the Yukon, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia from Calgary, Edmonton and Medicine Hat. The airline will also start operation of three new routes to […]
WestJet brings together Vancouver Island tourism industry to talk safe travel restart
Thanks to CW By WestJet | June 17, 2021 When more than 70 virtual guests gathered at WestJet’s second Restart Roundtable for Vancouver Island, it was clear that the industry from the Minister of Transportation, Rob Fleming to the CEOs of Comox, Nanaimo and Victoria airports to community and business leaders were eager to discuss […]
‘Don’t be alarmed’: NAV Canada to conduct test flights over Nanaimo
From CTV News – link to source story CTV News Vancouver Island Staff | Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Nav Canada says the inspection flights have a history of raising alarm among witnesses but there is no reason to be concerned. (Nav Canada) VICTORIA — Planespotters in Nanaimo may see an unusual aircraft flying low and […]
WestJet leads domestic recovery with the addition of 11 new routes
Airline’s investments in Western Canada support travel and tourism in anticipation of summer demand CALGARY, AB, March 26, 2021 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced 11 new domestic routes across Western Canada. The routes will offer new nonstop service for 15 communities across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. The enhancements follow an announcement made earlier in the week to return […]