WestJet propels Winnipeg’s growth forward with new year-round, daily service to Montreal and Ottawa
Further expanding Winnipeg’s transborder leisure network, WestJet to launch the only direct service to Nashville WINNIPEG, MB, April 8, 2024 /CNW/ – WestJet today celebrated the latest additions to its Winnipeg network, featuring new year-round, daily service to Montreal, as well as increased, daily, year-round service to Ottawa, beginning June 3, 2024. WestJet also announced new highly anticipated seasonal service between Winnipeg and Nashville, set to take off […]
WAA surpasses four million annual passengers for first time since 2019
February 6, 2024 Winnipeg Airports Authority capped off a memorable year with a passenger milestone not seen at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport since 2019. A total of 4,094,793 people travelled through YWG in 2023, marking the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic that the airport welcomed more than four million passengers in […]
Minister of Northern Affairs, Dan Vandal, on behalf of Minister of Transport announces new funding to boost cargo capacity at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport
WINNIPEG, MB, Dec. 19, 2023 /CNW/ – Strong and resilient supply chains are vital to keeping communities connected and establishing an economy that benefits all Canadians. Today, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, the Minister of Northern Affairs, Dan Vandal, and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, Ben Carr, announced a new investment of up to $19.4 million for […]
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 […]
Porter expands its network with new direct route between Ottawa and Winnipeg
TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2023 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is launching non-stop service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG). Flights between the two cities commence on May 16, 2024, with one daily roundtrip flight. The introduction of this route reinforces Porter’s commitment to Canada’s Capital Region, offering travellers seamless connectivity between Manitoba and Porter’s extensive network out of Ottawa. Introductory roundtrip […]
Winnipeg Richardson International Airport sees strong summer demand
November 3, 2023 Passenger volumes at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport were almost back to pre-pandemic levels over the quarter, propelled by strong summer traffic. Over the past three months, YWG welcomed 1.2 million passengers, bringing it within 99 percent of traffic levels compared to the same period in 2019. August was a particularly strong month, […]
WestJet adds non-stop connectivity between Winnipeg and Ottawa this winter
Airline celebrates winter extension along with the inauguration of service between Winnipeg and Atlanta WINNIPEG, MB, Sept. 6, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced a highly anticipated addition to its previously announced winter schedule, with an extension of direct service between Winnipeg and Ottawa. Previously set to temporarily pause on October 29, 2023, WestJet will be the exclusive carrier providing essential service on the popular […]
Porter Airlines inaugurates Winnipeg service from its Toronto-Pearson hub
TORONTO, Sept. 7, 2023 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines today inaugurates its non-stop service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG). Flights between the provincial capitals begin with two daily round trips. The Winnipeg-Toronto Pearson route operates with Porter’s new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, featuring a two-by-two configuration with no middle seats and […]
WestJet solidifies role as Winnipeg’s leading airline with announcement of direct service to Atlanta
New transborder route to enhance business and leisure opportunities across Manitoba while bolstering province’s economic prosperity WINNIPEG, MB, May 11, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today celebrated the announcement of its nonstop transborder service between Winnipeg and Atlanta. The new route will commence on September 6, 2023, operating five times weekly, on a year-round basis. The new route which will unlock direct connectivity between Manitoba to the […]
Winnipeg Airports Authority embarks on bold new journey
April 27, 2023 Winnipeg Airports Authority has unveiled a new vision and mission along with refreshed values and strategic priorities that will collectively guide the organization into the next chapter of its storied history. WAA shared the new direction during its Annual Public Meeting at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport while, at the same time, providing […]