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WestJet summer schedule bolsters connectivity across Saskatchewan with expanded domestic service

REGINA/SASKATOON, SK, Nov. 18, 2024 /CNW/ – WestJet’s summer 2025 schedule expands Saskatchewan’s connectivity with 20 per cent with province-wide growth in seat capacity, cementing the airline’s position as Saskatchewan’s number one air carrier. With 23 per cent growth in seat capacity from Regina and 19 per cent growth from Saskatoon, guests from across Saskatchewan will benefit from enhanced non-stop connections this summer, fulfilling the province’s demand for […]

WestJet unveils comprehensive summer schedule, strengthening connectivity with 10 per cent growth in seat capacity across its network

Enhanced domestic, transborder and intercontinental connections pave the way for cross-country economic growth and expanded opportunities for business and leisure travel CALGARY, AB, Nov. 18, 2024 /CNW/ – Today WestJet announced its complete summer schedule for 2025, featuring 10 per cent growth network wide and domestic growth of 12 per cent. As the airline introduces two new domestic […]

WestJet announces record-level investments across Saskatchewan this winter

Airline underscores commitment to boosting domestic, transborder and leisure connectivity across the province through increased convenience and added frequencies REGINA and SASKATOON, SK, July 22, 2024 /CNW/ – WestJet today unveiled substantial investments across its Saskatchewan network, bolstering vital domestic connections, while enhancing leisure travel options through expanded service to transborder and sun destinations for the upcoming winter season. As the WestJet […]

Porter Airlines Lands in Saskatoon for the First Time

May 16, 2024 – TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Porter Airlines is inaugurating service to Saskatchewan for the first time with daily nonstop roundtrip service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Saskatoon International Airport (YXE). The new service marks the airline’s presence in all 10 Canadian provinces for the first time in its history. Passengers will be provided […]

Saskatoon YXE Awarded Best Airport in North America

11 March 2024 – Saskatoon, SK: YXE Saskatoon Airport (YXE) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Airport Council International (ACI)’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) award for the Best Airport in North America under 2 Million Passengers in 2023. The ACI Airport Service Quality (ASQ) programme stands out as the preeminent airport […]

Porter announces first Saskatchewan service with daily Toronto Pearson-Saskatoon route

The airline now serves all 10 Canadian provinces for the first time in its history TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2024 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is introducing its unique all-economy service delivered with style, care and charm to Saskatchewan for the first time. Flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Saskatoon International Airport (YXE) are a significant step in the airline’s commitment […]

Air Canada adds Tulum and Charleston to Global Network; Boosts Capacity on Key North American Markets in Summer 2024 as Airline Continues Strategic Network Growth

MONTREAL, Dec. 14, 2023 /CNW/ – Air Canada today announced it is boosting its North American network capacity for summer 2024 with the addition of two new destinations, five new routes, increased flight frequencies on key routes, and earlier resumption of popular seasonal routes in response to projected demand. Air Canada becomes the first Canadian airline to offer service […]

WestJet inaugurates service between Saskatoon and Minneapolis

New route builds on airline’s commitment to invest in growing network of transborder connections from Saskatoon SASKATOON, SK, June 19, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today celebrated the commencement of its new nonstop transborder service between Saskatoon and Minneapolis, with the departure of WS1900 at 7:10 a.m. MST. Growing Saskatoon’s aviation pipeline, the new route unlocks direct connectivity from Saskatchewan to the Midwest United States and beyond. […]

BCCDC warns of COVID-19 exposure on flight from Mexico City to Vancouver

News from CTV News – link to story Jen St. Denis, Reporter, CTVNewsVancouver.ca ~ July 11, 2020 VANCOUVER — The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is warning travellers on board an Aeromexico flight they may have been exposed to COVID-19. The flight from Mexico City to Vancouver took place on June 25, with the flight […]