Lynx Air’s Inaugural Flight to Victoria Takes Off
Canada’s new ultra-affordable airline is celebrating its arrival in Victoria with a seat sale VICTORIA, BC, May 12, 2022 /CNW/ – Lynx Air’s (Lynx) first flight from Victoria International Airport took to the skies today, marking the commencement of twice weekly return services to Calgary international Airport. In the lead up to summer, Lynx will expand its return services between Victoria and Calgary to three times a week, […]
Air Canada Affirms Market Leadership by Expanding its North American Network this Summer as Recovery Accelerates
Seven New Routes launching from three Canadian hubs Restoration of 41 North American routes, return to 11 North American cities Air Canada offers the most seats, frequencies of any Canadian carrier with 90% of its pre-pandemic North American capacity this summer Air Canada’s leadership and unique extensive network will stimulate the recovery of the travel and tourism industry MONTREAL, Feb. […]
Lynx Air’s network continues to bloom as it adds Victoria, BC as its sixth destination
The ultra-affordable airline adds “The City of Gardens” to its network and has also announced a new route between Toronto and Winnipeg CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Canada’s new ultra-affordable airline, Lynx Air (Lynx), is continuing to take off in the Canadian market with the addition of Victoria, BC to its […]
Pandemic-related decline in air traffic caused Victoria International Airport almost $50 million in revenue
Passenger counts dropped to just 576,000 in 2021 from more than 1.9 million in 2019 From Saanich News – link to source story🔗 WOLF DEPNER | January 9, 2022 The authority managing Victoria International Airport lost almost $50 million in revenue in 2020 and 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report, […]
Swoop Announces Major Expansion and Investment in Edmonton and Brings Nine New Routes to Alberta Capital
Ultra-low fare airline announces its largest expansion ever with eight new domestic routes as part of summer schedule and new non-stop service to Palm Springs Brings enhanced connectivity to Atlantic Canada with first ever non-stop flights from Edmonton to New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island and new non-stops to Nova Scotia Reaffirms commitment to city by naming its newest aircraft #Edmonton EDMONTON, AB, Nov. 15, 2021 /CNW/ […]
Government of Canada announces additional Canadian airports accepting international passenger flights
OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2021 /CNW/ – The Government of Canada is prioritizing the health and safety of all people in Canada by continuing to take a risk-based and measured approach to re-opening the border. Canada’s phased approach to easing border measures is informed by the available data and scientific evidence, including the vaccination rate of Canadians, and the improving epidemiological situation. The strict […]
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 […]
Flair Airlines grows schedule 33% in Canada and the U.S. with four new aircraft
Service will launch in Spring 2022 to San Francisco, Nashville, and Denver in the U.S., between Toronto and Victoria and to Comox, B.C., in Canada Canadian ULCC adds four aircraft to bases in Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver 150 new jobs created from schedule and fleet growth Edmonton, Alberta, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flair […]
Flair Airlines Extends Schedule Through Summer 2022
Canada’s favorite ULCC is confident in travel demand growth over the coming year and expands schedule in core Canadian and US markets Edmonton, Alberta, September 9, 2021 – Flair Airlines, Canada’s only true ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC), continues its surge to bring low fares to Canadians and has extended its flight schedule through Summer 2022 […]
Man arrested after driving through Victoria airport’s fence, onto tarmac
From Vancouver Island Free Daily – link to source story – thanks to CW A man was arrested on the Victoria International Airport tarmac on Aug. 7 after a vehocle was driven through the YYJ perimeter fence. (Black Press Media file photo) YYJ firefighters follow driver until police arrived to make the arrest; no one […]