Temperature screening for air travellers expanded to 11 additional Canadian airports
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 29, 2020 /CNW/ – The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented global crisis that is having a significant impact on the air industry and Canadian travellers. As we continue to take steps to strengthen Canada’s air transportation network, the Government of Canada continues to implement a multi-layered framework of measures to protect Canadians, and help prevent air travel from […]
Planes still flying in and out of Victoria International Airport despite wildfire smoke
From Victoria News – link to story A plane passes over downtown Sidney, shrouded in smoke from wildfires in the United States, on its way toward Victoria International Airport Tuesday morning. A spokesperson for the airport said Wednesday that the smoke has not impacted flight service, unlike in the United States. (Wolf Depner/News Staff) Passenger […]
Pacific Coastal Airlines Resumes Non-Stop Victoria-Prince George Service
September 1st, 2020 Richmond, BC – Pacific Coastal Airlines will be resuming non-stop service between Victoria International Airport (YYJ) and Prince George Airport (YXS) on Sunday, October 4, 2020. “Prince George is the gateway airport to the northern communities of British Columbia and we are excited to be re-establishing the direct link with our provincial capital […]
How are B.C. airports and airlines preparing for a post-COVID future?
News from BC Business – link to story Matt O’Grady Aug 4, 2020Credit: Ray Shipka Victoria International Airport is projecting a 75-percent revenue drop this year The pandemic has forced the industry to park its planes and wait for travel restrictions to be lifted—and consumer demand to rebound When Geoff Dickson entered the aviation world 35 […]
NAV CANADA to resume nighttime service at twelve B.C. locations
OTTAWA, July 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NAV CANADA will restore regular nighttime air navigation services at twelve locations in British Columbia, beginning August 4, 2020. This decision was made after considering both the regional public health environment and operational requirements. In May 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic NAV CANADA temporarily suspended overnight air […]
Flair Airlines summer schedule to include new Canadian destinations
Route expansion aligns with airline’s commitment to provide affordable travel Edmonton, Alberta, July 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flair Airlines is thrilled to begin service in the cities of Prince George, Fort McMurray, Regina, and Saskatoon, with a much-anticipated return to Victoria. All flights are available for purchase at https://flyflair.com. “We continuously receive requests from our […]
WestJet expands August schedule, updates July flying
From WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership Schedule highlights airline’s continued service to 39 Canadian cities from coast-to-coast Airline’s stringent health and safety measures ensure Canadians can travel safely to 48 destinations CALGARY, AB, July 13, 2020 /CNW/ – WestJet today released its updated August schedule featuring more than 200 daily flights to 48 destinations across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico and Europe. The […]
WestJet releases July schedule to get Canadians exploring again
From WestJet, an Alberta Partnership Airline continues to focus on significant safety and hygiene enhancements to ensure a safe travel journey CALGARY, AB, June 15, 2020 /CNW/ – WestJet today released its updated July schedule, developed to allow Canadians the pleasure of summer travel while economically supporting communities across the country in safely reopening travel and domestic tourism. […]
WestJet Update: 10 May • Schedule to 4 July 2020
From Westjet – 10 May 2020 WESTJET UPDATES SCHEDULE FROM JUNE 5 THROUGH JULY 4, 2020 WestJet has updated its schedule from June 5 through to July 4, 2020 to address significantly reduced guest demand for air travel while continuing to keep critical economic lifelines open for essential travel and cargo. At this time, WestJet is also extending its temporary transborder and international route suspensions through June […]
Laser strike targets Victoria-bound air ambulance flight
News from CTV News – link to story and updates Todd Coyne, CTV News Vancouver Island, Published Tuesday, April 21, 2020 The aircraft involved is a 1995 Sikorsky helicopter owned and operated by Helijet International. (CTV News) VICTORIA — A B.C. air ambulance flight over Vancouver Island was targeted by what Transport Canada describes as […]