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Winter 2023 heats up with release of Flair Airlines Winter Schedule

EDMONTON, AB, March 7, 2023 /CNW/ – Today, Flair Airlines, Canada’s everyday low fare airline, announces the release of an exciting winter 2023 schedule. The schedule features added depth across the network to give customers more choice, particularly to sunshine, at low fares. Today’s announcement includes several new routes, including Toronto to Puerto Vallarta (beginning October 29, 4x weekly), […]

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, […]

New air traffic control tower planned for Victoria, B.C.

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 9, 2022 /CNW/ – Today NAV CANADA announced its plans to construct a new air traffic control tower at the Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Construction of the new tower will begin in the spring of 2023 and is expected to be completed by 2026, replacing the existing tower at the Victoria airport. The new energy efficient LEED certified tower […]

Pacific Coastal Winter Holiday Schedule is Now Available

14 October 2022 More flight options & flexibility to help plan your holiday season.  Additional flights are available to destinations like Powell River, Trail, Williams Lake, Cranbrook, Victoria, Kelowna and Prince George.  Learn more about the holiday schedule flight options at https://flights.pacificcoastal.com/en/winter-holiday-schedule From December 16, 2022 to January 03, 2023

Government of Canada supports Victoria International Airport with new funding for critical infrastructure projects

VICTORIA, BC, May 25, 2022 /CNW/ – As Canada works towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, 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 Parliamentary Secretary to […]

Security Incident at Victoria International Airport (YYJ)

May 24, 2022 Security Incident at Victoria International Airport (YYJ) At approximately 1:30 p.m. today, the RCMP was requested to respond to a call for service at Victoria International Airport (YYJ). “As always, the security and safety of our staff and visitors is our priority, said Geoff Dickson, Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) President and CEO.  […]