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  • Winter 2023 heats up with release of Flair Airlines Winter Schedule

    • Winter 2023 will see an expansion in Las Vegas with the addition of service from Ottawa and Calgary
    • Existing Phoenix service will move from Phoenix-Mesa to Sky Harbor and new route from Calgary to begin in October
    • Majority of Winter 2023 capacity to be international or transborder

    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), Kitchener-Waterloo to Puerto Vallarta (beginning December 16, 3x weekly), Calgary to Las Vegas (beginning October 30, 7x weekly), and Calgary to Phoenix (beginning October 30, 4x weekly). Flair will also be the only carrier to serve Ottawa to Las Vegas (beginning October 13, 2x weekly).

    Existing service from Vancouver and Edmonton to Phoenix will move to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for the season, along with the new service from Calgary to Phoenix.

    “With today’s exciting announcement, we are reaffirming our commitment to Canadians,” said Stephen Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer, Flair Airlines. “Our network offers more choice to more sun destinations than ever before. Rather than one reprieve from winter, we look forward to Canadians taking the opportunity to try all of the amazing destinations in our network.”

    “We’ve optimized our network this winter to match demand for sun. It’s clear that Canadians want more affordable options for sun, more often,” said Garth Lund, Chief Commercial Officer, Flair Airlines. “We’ve focused on adding depth to our network by increasing frequencies on popular routes. We’ll now have daily service various routes, including Vancouver to Los Angeles and Toronto to Orlando to make it easier for Canadians to plan their winter travel.”

    One-way fares at flyflair.com begin at $9 one way including taxes and fees (Thunder Bay to Toronto). Limited seats for a limited time. Flights are available for booking at flyflair.com.

    All routes, including the winter schedule, are now on sale for 20% off base fare with code: SAVE20. Sale starts on March 7 and ends on March 9, 2023, for travel from March 7, 2023, to March 14, 2024. Terms and conditions apply. Limited seats for a limited time. *

    About Flair Airlines

    Flair Airlines is Canada’s leading low-fare airline and its greenest airline, on a mission to provide affordable air travel that connects them to the people and experiences they love. With an expanding fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, Flair is growing to serve over 35 cities across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. For more information, please visit www.flyflair.com. 

    *Use promo code: SAVE20. Limited seats for a limited time. Base fare only. Taxes and fees not included. Sale start: March 7, 2023. Sale end: March 9, 2023. Blackout dates: April 6 – April 7, 2023; April 10, 2023; May 18 – May 19, 2023; May 22 – May 23, 2023; June 30, 2023; September 1 – September 4, 2023; October 6 – October 9, 2023; November 10 – November 13, 2023; December 15, 2023 – January 7, 2024; February 15 – February 20, 2024.

    Winter 2023 Weekly Frequencies

    Transborder

    • Toronto (YYZ) – Fort Lauderdale (FLL): 14x weekly
    • Vancouver (YVR) – Los Angeles (LAX): 7x weekly
    • Toronto (YYZ) – New York (JFK): 4X weekly
    • Toronto (YYZ) – Las Vegas (LAS): 4x weekly
    • Vancouver (YVR) – San Francisco (SFO): 4x weekly
    • Ottawa (YOW) – Fort Lauderdale (FLL): 4x weekly
    • Toronto (YYZ) – Orlando (SFB): 7x weekly
    • Vancouver (YVR) – Las Vegas (LAS): 7x weekly
    • Edmonton (YEG) – Las Vegas (LAS): 4x weekly
    • Kitchener-Waterloo (YKF) – Fort Lauderdale (FLL): 4x weekly
    • Vancouver (YVR) – Phoenix (PHX): 3x weekly
    • Calgary (YYC) – Phoenix (PHX): 4x weekly
    • Calgary (YYC) – Las Vegas (LAS): 7x weekly
    • Kitchener-Waterloo (YKF) – Orlando (SFB): 4x weekly
    • Edmonton (YEG) – Los Angeles (LAX): 3x weekly
    • Edmonton (YEG) – Phoenix (PHX): 4x weekly
    • Ottawa (YOW) – Orlando (SFB): 4x weekly
    • Ottawa (YOW) – Las Vegas (LAS): 2x weekly

    International

    • Vancouver (YVR) – Puerto Vallarta (PVR): 9x weekly
    • Toronto (YYZ) – Cancun (CUN): 10x weekly
    • Toronto (YYZ) – Puerto Vallarta (PVR): 4x weekly
    • Edmonton (YEG) – Puerto Vallarta (PVR): 3x weekly 
    • Abbotsford (YXX) – Puerto Vallarta (PVR): 3x weekly
    • Calgary (YYC) – Puerto Vallarta (PVR): 6x weekly
    • Kitchener-Waterloo (YKF) – Cancun (CUN) 4x weekly
    • Vancouver (YVR) – Los Cabos (SJD): 3x weekly
    • Ottawa (YOW) – Cancun (CUN): 3x weekly
    • Edmonton (YEG) – Los Cabos (SJD): 1x weekly
    • Calgary (YYC) – Los Cabos (SJD): 1x weekly
    • Abbotsford (YXX) – Los Cabos (SJD): 1x weekly
    • Kitchener-Waterloo (YKF) – Puerto Vallarta (PVR): 3x weekly

    Domestic

    • Toronto (YYZ) – Vancouver (YVR): 15x weekly
    • Toronto (YYZ) – Calgary (YYC): 11x weekly
    • Edmonton (YEG) – Abbotsford (YXX): 14x weekly
    • Edmonton (YEG) – Vancouver (YVR): 14X weekly
    • Abbotsford (YXX) – Calgary (YYC): 14x weekly
    • Vancouver (YVR) – Calgary (YYC): 14x weekly
    • Edmonton (YEG) – Kelowna (YLW): 11x weekly
    • Winnipeg (YWG) – Toronto (YYZ): 10x weekly
    • Kelowna (YLW) – Calgary (YYC): 7x weekly
    • Kelowna (YLW) – Vancouver (YVR): 7x weekly
    • Montreal (YUL) – Vancouver (YVR): 5x weekly
    • Edmonton (YEG) – Toronto (YYZ): 7x weekly
    • Abbotsford (YXX) – Toronto (YYZ): 7x weekly
    • Kitchener-Waterloo (YKF) – Vancouver (YVR): 4x weekly
    • Edmonton (YEG) – Winnipeg (YWG): 4x weekly
    • Winnipeg (YWG) – Calgary (YYC): 4x weekly
    • Saskatoon (YXE) – Calgary (YYC): 3x weekly
    • Vancouver (YVR) – Winnipeg (YWG): 3x weekly
    • Montreal (YUL) – Calgary (YYC): 3x weekly
    • Halifax (YHZ) – Ottawa (YOW): 4x weekly
    • Vancouver (YVR) – Saskatoon (YXE): 3x weekly
    • Saskatoon (YXE) – Toronto (YYZ): 3x weekly
    • Calgary (YYC) – Victoria (YYJ): 3x weekly
    • Edmonton (YEG) – Montreal (YUL): 4x weekly
    • Ottawa (YOW) – Vancouver (YVR): 2x weekly
    • Kitchener-Waterloo – Calgary (YYC): 3x weekly
    • Halifax (YHZ) – Kitchener-Waterloo (YKF): 2x weekly
    • Kitchener-Waterloo (YKF) – Abbotsford (YXX): 3x weekly
    • Ottawa (YOW) – Calgary (YYC): 3x weekly
    • Kitchener-Waterloo (YKF) – Winnipeg (YWG): 2x weekly
    • Edmonton (YEG) – Victoria (YYJ): 3x weekly

  • Collision at Waterloo airport caused cancellations over weekend: region

    Web News • 4 January 2023

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  • Flair flight cancelled after ground equipment hits plane at Region of Waterloo airport

    Web News • 3 January 2023

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  • Flair Airlines CEO apologies for flight cancellations, urges people not to blame Waterloo region’s airport

    Web News • 14 December 2022

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  • Flair Airlines addresses latest increase in flight cancellations at YKF airport

    Web News • 13 December 2022

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  • Maintenance issues force Flair Airlines to cancel, delay flights at Waterloo airport

    Web News • 9 December 2022

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  • Region of Waterloo airport closed to commercial flights today after Flair plane overruns runway

    Web News • 25 November 2022

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  • Sunwing brings Kitchener-Waterloo residents closer to paradise with two weekly flights down south for the winter season

    TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Starting this December, customers hailing from Kitchener-Waterloo can get more out of their tropical escapes with the addition of two weekly direct flights to Sunwing’s 2022-2023 winter schedule. With easy access to the sun and sand in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Varadero, Cuba from the Region of Waterloo International Airport, plus a range of resorts to suit all travel styles, residents have everything they need for an unforgettable getaway in paradise.

    “Our relationship with Waterloo International Airport has remained strong since 2009 and we are thrilled to join forces yet again with two direct routes down south this winter,” said Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing. “After a difficult few years for the industry, we are excited to return to the Region of Waterloo and are looking forward to a successful winter season, bringing our customers in southwestern Ontario to paradise with ease from their local airport.”

    “Through collaboration and partnership with Sunwing, we are excited to continue providing more affordable and convenient flight options for our residents looking to travel from the Region of Waterloo International Airport to sun destinations this winter,” added Karen Redman, Chair, Region of Waterloo.

    Sunwing’s 2022-2023 winter schedule includes two weekly direct flights from the Region of Waterloo International Airport to Punta Cana on Mondays starting December 12, 2022 until April 10, 2023, and Varadero on Thursdays starting December 15, 2022 until April 13, 2023.

    Commonly known for its fantastic beaches and island adventures, Punta Cana offers the perfect atmosphere for sun-and-sand vacations with all inclusive resorts to match. Royalton Bavaro An Autograph Collection All Inclusive Resort and Casino is a top-notch resort for both relaxation and excitement with direct access to the world-famous Bavaro Beach and a FlowRider® ($) surf simulator right on site. Further along the shores, customers can share in a unique luxury experience with elevated service and exclusive restaurant access with The Reserve upgrade, plus unlimited rounds of golf at Cocotal Golf and Country Club when staying at Paradisus Palma Real.

    A popular choice for Canadian travellers, Cuba is a destination well positioned for family and friend getaways. Iberostar Selection Varadero is a great hotel option for families, from a fun-filled splash pad to complimentary water sports and dining to suit all taste buds, while couples and friend groups will enjoy the adults only amenities at Memories Jibacoa, including its tranquil on-site spa, sprawling pool complex and oceanview accommodations.

    Kitchener-Waterloo residents can also take advantage of amazing deals to Cuba and the Dominican Republic during the tour operator’s Black Friday Sale, on now, and enjoy limited-time savings on winter escapes to paradise. Plus, they can add one of Sunwing’s exclusive Worry Free* insurance options, including the Manulife Global Travel Insurance plan, for more flexibility, including change and cancellation protection.

    *Terms and conditions apply.

    About Sunwing

    The largest integrated travel company in North America, Sunwing has more flights to the south than any other leisure carrier with convenient direct service from airports across Canada to popular sun destinations across the U.S.A., Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. This scale enables Sunwing to offer customers exclusive deals at top-rated resorts in the most popular vacation destinations as well as cruise packages and seasonal domestic flight service. Sunwing customers benefit from the assistance of the company’s own knowledgeable destination representatives, who greet them upon arrival and support them throughout their vacation journey. The company supports the communities where it operates through the Sunwing Foundation, a charitable initiative focused on the support and development of youth and humanitarian aid.

  • Government of Canada makes important investments at Waterloo Regional Airport

    Government of Canada makes important investments at Waterloo Regional Airport

    Transport Canada

    WATERLOO, ON, Oct. 5, 2022 /CNW/ – The last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the importance of local airports to keeping communities connected to essential services and to each other. That’s why the Government of Canada is committed to supporting airports from coast to coast to coast.

    Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced that the Government of Canada is making important safety investments at the Waterloo Regional Airport.

    Through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program, the Government of Canada is providing the airport with $342,000 for the purchase of a 4×2 plow truck used to remove and control snow and ice.  

    This investment is in addition to the more than $3.9 million provided to the airport under the Program in May 2021, for the partial rehabilitation of Taxiways A and C, Apron IIIA, and aircraft stands.

    This funding will ensure continued safe and reliable airport operations for residents, not only for personal and business travel, but also for access to routine and emergency medical care in larger centres.

    Quote

    “Regional airports like the Waterloo Regional Airport are critical to the communities they serve, whether it be for staying connected with loved ones, or for accessing critical services. This investment will make a real difference for Waterloo Regional Airport, and ensure the communities that rely on it continue to be able to access safe and reliable air transportation options.” 

    The Honourable Omar Alghabra
    Minister of Transport

    “Airports are instrumental to our economy; they are gateways for the flow of products and people. Today’s investment in the Waterloo Regional Airport to be used to remove and control snow and ice ensures that YKF is prepared for any inclement weather or conditions by keeping runways clear and passengers moving.”

    The Honourable Bardish Chagger
    Member of Parliament for Waterloo

    Quick Facts

    • As announced in the Fall Economic Statement 2020, the Airports Capital Assistance Program received a one-time funding top-up of $186 million over two years.
    • The Fall Economic Statement 2020 also announced the temporary expansion of eligibility for the Airports Capital Assistance Program to allow National Airports System airports with less than one million annual passengers in 2019 to apply for funding under the Program in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.
    • Since the Airports Capital Assistance Program started in 1995, the Government of Canada has invested over $1.2 billion for 1,215 projects at 199 local, regional and National Airports System airports across the country. Funded projects include runway and taxiway repairs/rehabilitation, lighting enhancements, purchasing snow clearing equipment and firefighting vehicles as well as installing wildlife control fencing.

    Associated Link

    Transport Canada is online at www.tc.gc.ca. 

  • Waterloo region’s airport to get busier as Flair Airlines expands destinations in 2023

    Web News • 28 September 2022

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