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  • Air North, Yukon’s Airline Reintroduces Seasonal Service Between Vancouver and Yellowknife

    Whitehorse, Yukon — August 7, 2025 – Air North, Yukon’s Airline, is pleased to announce the return of its seasonal non-stop service between Vancouver and Yellowknife, beginning Monday, November 24, 2025, which will depart twice weekly until March 27, 2026. This reinstated route enhances direct air travel between British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. Excitingly, it also enables near year-round air service between Whitehorse and Yellowknife: via Vancouver in the winter and through Air North’s eastern gateway in Ontario during the summer. The service will play a key role in enhancing northern transportation links and fostering economic and cultural connections across the region.

    “This route aligns with our mission to deliver Canada’s best regional air network,” said Benjamin Ryan, Chief Commercial Officer at Air North. “As a Yukon-owned and operated airline, we are deeply committed to supporting the prosperity of Canada’s Arctic. We see this route as a meaningful step toward strengthening connections between the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. Our track record of delivering safe, reliable, and affordable air access in the North continues to contribute to community well-being and long-term economic development.” 

    “We are pleased that Air North – which has been serving northern communities out of YVR for over 20 years – is reintroducing service to Yellowknife,” said Mike McNaney, Vice President and Chief External Affairs Officer at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). “Those travelling from British Columbia now have more choice and opportunity to experience all that a Northwest Territories winter has to offer, while flights from Yellowknife are timed for seamless onwards connections through YVR.” 

    The service reflects Air North’s northern-first strategy, marking a significant milestone in connecting the Yukon and Northwest Territories by prioritizing community needs, fostering economic integration, and strengthening long-term regional resilience. It enhances tourism and travel trade by increasing two-way visitor flows between Yellowknife and Vancouver, with seamless connections for international travellers eager to experience Aurora season. It also supports cargo transport, business travel, scientific collaboration, and ongoing investment in northern innovation and Indigenous partnerships. 

    “NWT Tourism is very excited to welcome back Air North’s seasonal non‑stop service between Vancouver and Yellowknife. The reinstated route highlights Air North’s continued commitment to supporting the Northwest Territories and our businesses,” says Donna Lee Demarcke, Chief Executive Officer of Northwest Territories Tourism. “Whether travelling to visit family and friends, for business, or to experience the magic of the midnight sun or the Northern Lights, this route fosters meaningful opportunities for tourism, business, and cultural connection. We thank Air North for their continued support as we work together to showcase the Spectacular NWT to the world.” 

    The inaugural flight, operated by Air North’s Boeing 737 aircraft, departs Vancouver International Airport (YVR) at 1:25 p.m. PT on Monday, November 24, and arrives at Yellowknife Airport (YZF) at 4:55 p.m. MT. Flights are available for purchase starting today, with one-way fares from just $139 CAD, including complimentary meals, checked and carry-on baggage, and Air North’s famous warm chocolate chip cookie and friendly service. 

    About Air North: Air North, Yukon’s Airline was founded in 1977 and is 49% owned by the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation. Almost one in fifteen Yukoners have an equity or employment stake in the airline, making Air North a key employer in the Yukon. Air North operates a fleet of Boeing 737-800, 737-500 and 737-400 jet aircraft, and ATR 42 turboprops on routes throughout the Yukon and to the Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Alberta, and seasonally to Ontario. In 2020 it was the recipient of TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award for Best Airline in Canada and Best Airline (Specialty and Leisure) in North America based upon glowing reviews from its passengers.  

  • Wander West, Edmontonians: WestJet adds two domestic routes from Edmonton International Airport

    Airline also increases capacity to Vancouver Island and Northwest Territories

    EDMONTON, AB, May 19, 2025 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced the return of non-stop service between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Kamloops, B.C. as well as the introduction of all-new service to Prince George, B.C. Beginning the first week of July, WestJet Encore will operate the routes twice per week throughout the peak summer travel season onboard the De Havilland Dash 8-400 (Q400) aircraft.

    “Restoring service to Kamloops and introducing service to Prince George is a direct reflection of Canadians’ interest in exploring their own backyard this summer,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. “With more flights and more seats in key Western Canadian markets, we’re giving Canadians better access to the destinations they rely on for business, leisure and visiting loved ones.”

    New routesPeak frequencyStart dateAircraft
    Edmonton – Kamloops2x weeklyJuly 6, 2025Q400
    Edmonton – Prince George2x weeklyJuly 5, 2025Q400

    In addition to the new seasonal routes, WestJet has increased capacity on two key domestic routes from Edmonton. This summer, WestJet will offer service to Nanaimo, B.C. on the Boeing 737, more than doubling seat capacity. The airline is also offering service between Yellowknife and Edmonton on the Boeing 737 twice per week. Historically, both routes only operated on the Q400.

    RoutePeak frequencyStart dateAircraft
    Edmonton – Yellowknife4x weeklyJuly 6, 2025Boeing 737/Q400
    Edmonton – Nanaimo2x weeklyJuly 5, 2025Boeing 737

    Additional quotes

    “YEG welcomes more flights to more places, celebrating WestJet’s dedication to regional connectivity and additional options for Canadians to explore our beautiful country,” said James Jackson, Vice President, Air Service & Business Development, Edmonton International Airport (YEG). “Non-stop flights between Edmonton and Kamloops and Prince George offers travellers from British Columbia convenient access to world-class experiences and attractions in the Edmonton region, and connectivity to YEG’s vast network of global destinations. Likewise, people from Edmonton and surrounding communities can seamlessly reach more of British Columbia’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture without the lengthy road trip.”

    “We’re thrilled to welcome this new route connecting Prince George to Edmonton, expanding travel options for our community and strengthening our region’s accessibility,” said Sabrina Angus, Interim President and CEO of the Prince George Airport Authority. “This service not only opens the door for more business and leisure travel but also reinforces our commitment to connecting Northern BC to key hubs across Canada.”

    “As a gateway to the City of Kamloops and the Thompson Nicola region, Kamloops Airport is very pleased to welcome back WestJet’s service to Edmonton,” said Jim Moroz, Managing Director, Kamloops Airport. “Edmonton has long been a popular destination for our community, and the service comes just in time for travelers on both ends of the route to reconnect with family and friends during the summer months. We look forward to working with WestJet and our tourism partners to make this service a success.”

    “We’re pleased to see this increased investment in connectivity between Yellowknife and Edmonton. The move to add additional capacity reflects growing demand in our region and strengthens an essential link for business, tourism, and northern communities. We look forward to continuing our strong partnership and welcoming more travellers to and from YZF,” said Randy Straker, Regional Airport Manager, Yellowknife Airport.

    “We are very excited that WestJet is increasing the capacity for its route between YCD – Nanaimo and YEG – Edmonton this summer providing our customers with enhanced services on a 737 aircraft to Vancouver Island and Edmonton during the popular tourism season,” said Dave Devana, President & CEO Nanaimo Airport Commission.

    About WestJet     

    WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Following integration with Sunwing in 2025, more than 14,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.   

    As a major Canadian employer that includes WestJet Airlines, Sunwing Vacations Group and WestJet Cargo, the WestJet Group is Canada’s leading low-cost airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians.   

    Learn more about WestJet at westjet.com/en-ca/who-we-are (also available in French)

  • First Person: Air Canada Captain Chad Blewett recounts operating special flight to help evacuate his hometown of Yellowknife

    23 August 2023

    Chad Blewett is a Captain on the Boeing 737 Max for Air Canada, and one of the airline’s first Inuit Captains.

    I had seen the news of the wildfires near Yellowknife and was receiving updates from my family members who were there.

    With a mandatory evacuation being ordered as the fires approached the city, I knew Air Canada would be helping with those efforts. While normally we do not fly the Boeing 737 Max 8 to Yellowknife, our teams found a way to make it happen.

    When I saw flight to Yellowknife flight show up on the schedule, I immediately called crew scheduling and asked them to switch me from my assigned flight to Honolulu so that I could operate into Yellowknife instead.

    Not only is Yellowknife where I am from, but the airport there is where I grew up as a pilot, and I have flown thousands of hours into Yellowknife, including on older model 737s.

    So, when the chief pilot called me, and said that we had special authorization to do the first Air Canada 737 Max flight into Yellowknife, I knew I had to be on it, and that it would be no problem flying into, or out of.

    Flying into Yellowknife from Vancouver, I was excited to be back, but a little anxious as well, just with the whole situation happening on the ground. We had extra support with us on the flight, including a maintenance engineer, as well as four baggage handlers to expedite the loading in Yellowknife.

    As I was flying in, I was thinking about my family because my dad, my brother are still up there, my uncles and my cousins were visiting, and I was just thinking about them. I saw family inside the terminal, and they seemed calm despite everything that was going on. They said they would be leaving town the next morning.

    When I made my announcement to the passengers, one of them recognized my name and let the flight attendants know. So once we were at cruise altitude, I went back and saw that it was an old colleague of mine from the local airline. I asked how she was doing and she mentioned that she was ok, but that her husband was staying behind to help with the evacuation.

    Flying directly over the fire on departure, and seeing how close it was to town, was very concerning. It is pretty tough to see, you think it’s never going to happen to you or your family. But I knew that the first responders on the ground would do their best to protect the city, my hometown.

    I am proud of my airline’s efforts to help, as these special flights were put in within 24 hours of the evacuation order. It was an unforgettable experience, doing my small part to get friends, family, and everyone out safely during this difficult time.

  • Air North – Yellowknife Updates

    Yellowknife Evacuation Disruptions – 17 August, 2023

    Air North, Yukon’s Airline remains actively engaged in the current evacuation order in place for Yellowknife and the surrounding areas. Due to the order and operational demands, we will be forced to temporarily suspend our regular scheduled flights to and from Yellowknife until Tuesday, 22 August. This suspension of services may be extended if the emergency persists and public orders remain in place.

    Air North will continue to work with the Government of Canada, Government of Northwest Territories and local officials during this fluid situation to ensure our passengers stay informed of any developments along this route. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may experience.

    Passengers travelling between Whitehorse and Toronto or Ottawa will be re-accommodated on the following flights:

    18 August: Toronto to Whitehorse

    Flight #DepartureArrival
    4N2834Toronto – 10:45 amEdmonton – 1:05 pm
    4N2834Edmonton – 1:50 pmWhitehorse – 3:15 pm

    19 August: Whitehorse to Ottawa

    Flight #DepartureArrival
    4N2841Whitehorse – 12:35 pmOttawa – 9:15 pm

    20 August: Ottawa to Whitehorse

    Flight #DepartureArrival
    4N2832Ottawa – 10:35 amEdmonton – 1:05 pm
    4N2832Edmonton – 1:50 pmWhitehorse – 3:15 pm

    For passengers travelling to or from Yellowknife, we are offering complimentary changes and cancellations on bookings. Passengers who are currently planning to evacuate Yellowknife by air are encouraged to check with the Government of Northwest Territories for details at https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/public-safety

    We thank all of our passengers for your understanding and patience throughout this difficult time, and our staff and first responders for their phenomenal efforts.

    Yellowknife – Cargo Service Update

    Our cargo offices in Yellowknife will be temporarily closed with non-emergency services halted until further notice. Safety is our paramount concern – we recognize the inconvenience this may cause and sincerely apologize.

    Air North will continue to work with the Government of the Northwest Territories and local emergency services to provide logistical support and emergency cargo shipments where possible.

    Last Update: 17 August, 2023

    Northwest Territories Wildfire Advisory

    Please be advised the Government of the Northwest Territories has now issued an evacuation order for Yellowknife. Air North, Yukon’s Airline is actively participating in these operations in collaboration with local, territorial and federal officials, and has committed to providing flights and other logistical support to the evacuation process. The Government of Northwest Territories is recommending against non-emergency travel to Yellowknife.

    Air North will be waiving all change and cancellation fees for flights to and from Yellowknife (YZF) and Inuvik (YEV) – this will be in effect until further notice. While we will work diligently to maintain essential services and scheduled flights, operational demands and conditions may result in delays or cancellations. Air North understands the potential inconvenience this may cause and we apologize. We strongly encourage travellers to stay informed by regularly checking our website for the latest updates, and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team.

    Air North and the Yukon shares a powerful relationship with the people of Northwest Territories. They are more than neighbours – they are our brothers and sisters in this community we have built together across the north, and we remain committed to standing beside them throughout this situation.

  • Canadian North – Northwest Territories Wildfire Update

    August 17, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – As wildfires continue to threaten the Northwest Territories, Canadian North is unwavering in its commitment to the affected communities. Our immediate focus is on supporting the safety and well-being of these residents. While some airlines have chosen to suspend services, Canadian North has been actively conducting evacuation flights since Monday. Our staff, especially the staff that have stayed behind to assist, have been instrumental in ensuring the safety of these residents.

    Given the current emergency situation in Yellowknife, Canadian North is prioritizing evacuation flights and making necessary adjustments to our regular flight schedules. We appreciate your understanding and patience. All changes to existing flight bookings due to the wildfire situation are being made at no additional fees to our passengers.

    Flights to/from YZF are being cancelled starting tomorrow. Aircraft will be reassigned to other GNWT evacuation efforts.

    All customers affected by these cancellations are eligible for complimentary rebooking, or a full refund to original form of payment. Affected itineraries will be fully cancelled, including connecting flights. Please contact your original booking channel to request rebooking or refund

    If you were on one of those flights, it is cancelled and you need to join the current evacuation process. For information on this process see https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/public-safety-1

    Flight numbers that will be canceled:

    Friday August 18, 2023

    • 656 – cancelled
    • 677 – cancelled
    • 658 – cancelled
    • 612/3 – cancelled
    • 238 – operating YEG-YZF only / YRT-YFB legs cancelled
    • 239 – cancelled

    Saturday, August 19, 2023

    • 244/5 – cancelled
    • 248 – cancelled
    • 656 – cancelled
    • 659 – cancelled

    Sunday, August 20, 2023:

    • 232 – cancelled
    • 244/5 – YZF legs only cancelled
    • 249 – cancelled
    • 656 – cancelled
    • 658/9 – cancelled
    • 612/3 – cancelled
    • 608/9 – cancelled

  • WestJet service update: Northwest Territories wildfires

    Status of operations – as of Thursday, August 17 at 2:20 p.m. MT

    In response to the mandatory evacuation order issued by The Government of The Northwest Territories, a travel advisory has been posted on WestJet.com and flexible change/cancel guidelines have been announced for all guests travelling to Yellowknife between August 15 and 30, 2023. For assistance with changes or cancellations please contact us.

    Status of operations – as of Thursday, August 17 at 12:00 p.m. MT

    In response to the mandatory evacuation order issued by The Government of The Northwest Territories, a travel advisory has been posted on WestJet.com and flexible change/cancel guidelines have been announced for all guests travelling to Yellowknife between August 15 and 22, 2023. To ensure guests evacuating are able to do so affordably, WestJet has adjusted fare classes to avoid price escalation.

    To aid evacuation efforts, WestJet has added an extra recovery flight scheduled for August 17, 2023, between Yellowknife and Calgary:

    • WS4160 YYC – YZF
    • WS4161 YZF – YYC 

    Additionally, WestJet has added larger aircraft to operate previously scheduled flights between Calgary and Yellowknife on WestJet flight WS221 and WS222. 

    To ensure as many guests as possible can bring their pets onboard all flights departing Yellowknife today, WestJet has increased the pets in cabin limit.

    Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our guests and crews, we have proactively cancelled six flights at this time on Friday August 18, 2023, and Saturday, August 19, 2023. We are working to notify all impacted guests and encourage them to check the status of their flights before heading to the airport. 

    Impacted flights:

    • WS221 YYC-YZF
    • WS222 YZF-YYC
    • WS221 YYC-YZF 
    • WS222 YZF-YYC
    • WS3161 YYC-YZF
    • WS3194 YZF-YYC

    As the situation evolves, we are working diligently to provide increased capacity from Yellowknife and will share further updates as they become available. 

    We continue to monitor the situation closely and will make operational changes in the name of safety as necessary. All guests currently in the region are advised to follow all response instructions provided by local authorities.

  • Air Canada’s Statement on Yellowknife

    MONTREAL, August 17, 2023 – We are closely monitoring the devastating events in the NWT, and increasing our Yellowknife flights to help people get to a safe region. This is a complex and evolving situation, and we remain in contact with NWT government officials to provide support. We have deep roots in Yellowknife as our regional airline partner Jazz has employees who together with their families live in this community. They are working hard to assist people during this difficult time.

    For Thursday, August 17, we added two extra flights, doubling the normal frequencies to four. We have also substituted a larger 169-seat Boeing 737 for one of those flights to provide extra seat availability. For Friday, August 18, Air Canada has also added an extra B737 flight in addition to the usual two flights, and we will continue evaluating opportunities for adjustments.

    At this time, there will be no flights to or from Yellowknife on Saturday, August 19 due to the government evacuation order. We plan to operate as the situation permits.

    With respect to pricing, there have been postings in social media about fares being elevated. This is not correct as we proactively at the earliest possible time put in place a cap to limit fares for Air Canada’s direct flights out of Yellowknife.  

    The examples on social media are aggregated fares by websites which are not in line with what we are offering on our non-stop flights from Yellowknife. For example, some involve several stops and other carriers, with some trips lasting as much as 21 hours, when a normal non-stop Yellowknife-Calgary flight is two hours.  We endeavour to get these aggregated fares corrected where possible – however, customers should always ensure they are purchasing the non-stop fares directly from the aircanada.com website or from a travel agent to avoid the multi-leg routings.

    We also monitor the pricing on aircanada.com to ensure that the capped fares continue to display as intended. Sometimes it requires taking steps to correct fares manually when they may not display as they should due to certain technical factors. Rest assured, we get these corrected as soon as possible, and we refund passengers who inadvertently purchase a fare before it gets corrected by our team.

    At this point, flights for the next few days are fairly full, and we continue monitoring the situation closely and will adjust our schedule as we can. We have also put in place a goodwill policy for customers to change their flights booked for travel up to August 30, or to obtain a full refund.

    Thank you for your patience as our people are working hard to get you to a safe destination. We will be ready to fly you back home as soon as it is safe to do so.

  • Air Canada to Launch Non-stop Toronto-Yellowknife Service

    Flights will easily connect to Eastern Canadian, U.S, and Sun destinations

    MONTREAL, May 19, 2023 /CNW/ – Air Canada today announced it will begin non-stop, year-round service between Toronto and Yellowknife in December. The new, three-times weekly service will provide convenient connections between eastern Canada and the capital of the Northwest Territories. Customers will also be able to seamlessly connect onward from Yellowknife on Air Canada’s interline partner, Canadian North.

    Air Canada today announced it will begin non-stop, year-round service between Toronto and Yellowknife in December. (CNW Group/Air Canada)

    “The North has a magical attraction and Air Canada is pleased to make it easier for customers to visit Yellowknife and beyond, beginning at a time when the Northern Lights are on full display. But apart from supporting tourism to the city and region, this new route will also be valuable to business travellers and the economy, linking Yellowknife directly to Canada’s financial capital. As well, flights are timed for easy connections through our Toronto global hub to elsewhere in eastern Canada, the U.S., and to winter sun destinations, while from Yellowknife customers can travel onward conveniently on our interline partner, Canadian North,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning at Air Canada.

    “Today’s announcement marks a significant increase of air transportation options for the Northwest Territories. With the launch of this non-stop flight between Yellowknife and Toronto, there are increased opportunities for tourism and better connections into Canada’s financial hub. We look forward to the positive impact these flights will have in supporting the NWT to conveniently welcome more travelers, businesses and professional organizations to our region,” said Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment for the Northwest Territories, Caroline Wawzonek.

    “Air transportation plays an important role in keeping the North and its residents connected here at home, as well as with southern Canada and the world. As we continue to see air travel return to pre-pandemic levels, I’m excited that Air Canada is adding a non-stop flight from Yellowknife to Toronto to its schedule. Growth of current and new markets through YZF provides NWT residents and others with additional options for business and leisure travel to and from the Northwest Territories,” stated Minister of Infrastructure for the Northwest Territories, Diane Archie.

    “NWT Tourism is very happy that as of December 2023 Air Canada will begin non-stop, year-round service from Toronto to Yellowknife. Air Canada’s new service will provide increased connections between eastern Canada and the NWT. In addition, this flight is set to be timed for convenient connections for international travellers to Yellowknife via Toronto, and by utilizing the interline partnership with Canadian North, visitors can be connected to destinations in the NWT beyond Yellowknife. We are thankful for Air Canada’s continued efforts to increase air access to the NWT, and appreciate their support towards the NWT tourism industry, our businesses and our residents,” said Donna Lee Demarcke, CEO, NWT Tourism.

    Service between Toronto and Yellowknife will begin December 1, 2023, operated using Canadian-made Airbus A220 aircraft. It will be configured with 137 seats in a Business and Economy cabin, with onboard Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment systems featuring hundreds of hours of content and live TV at every seat. Customers will be able to earn and redeem Aeroplan points and eligible customers will enjoy premium services where available, including priority boarding and baggage handling, and Maple Leaf Lounge access in Toronto.

    FlightDepartsArrivesDays of the Week
    AC1169Toronto 21:00Yellowknife 23:54Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
    AC1168Yellowknife 00:50Toronto 7:20Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

    The new service will complement Air Canada’s existing twice daily service between Yellowknife and Vancouver and daily service between Yellowknife and Edmonton. Customers connecting for travel beyond Yellowknife can take advantage of Air Canada’s bilateral interline agreement with Canadian North, which allows travel on a single, through-checked ticket that includes baggage transfer. Destinations available via Canadian North include Cambridge Bay, Fort Simpson, Hay River, Gjoa Haven, Taoloyoak and Inuvik. Customers travelling on Canadian North can also earn and redeem Aeroplan points.

    About Air Canada

    Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental rewards. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada’s passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada has committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global operations by 2050.

  • Canadian North NEW ROUTE: Arctic Capital Express Launching in June

    May 18, 2023, Kanata ON – Canadian North Airlines is launching a new route, its Arctic Capital Express on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

    The Arctic Capital Express will provide convenient same-day travel between Ottawa, Iqaluit, and Yellowknife in either direction every Tuesday and Thursday, with convenient connections in Edmonton and Calgary to Yellowknife.

    Canadian North passengers will be able to reach their destination in a single day on this direct express route, reducing the need for overnight stops. Enjoy our industry leading inflight hospitality, with complimentary meal and beverage service.

    “We’re focused on improving northern air service, it is our mission to make life better in the communities we serve,” said Michael Rodyniuk, President and CEO of Canadian North. “Our new Arctic Capital Express, will help streamline travel and shipping.”

    Our Arctic Capital Express will provide same-day travel between Ottawa, Iqaluit and Yellowknife. What’s more, this new express route offers a convenient connection to Edmonton and Calgary. 

    • Faster flight: no overnight connections
    • Complimentary meal and beverage service
    • Free checked bag
    No overnight connections
    Get to your destination in 1 day
    Complimentary meal and beverage service
    FREE checked bag

    About Canadian North:

    Canadian North is a 100% Inuit-owned airline that connects people and delivers essential goods throughout Canada’s North – safely, reliably and always with friendly and caring customer service. Canadian North Airlines services 25 communities within the Northwest Territories, Nunavik and Nunavut, as well as Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Calgary – with a versatile fleet of Boeing 737, ATR 42 and ATR 72 Freighter aircraft. Canadian North is also the premier charter services provider for large resource sector clients requiring dependable, efficient and economical fly-in/fly-out air service and it operates flights across North America and beyond for sports teams, cruise lines, tour operators and many others. Canadian North is wholly-owned by Makivik Corporation and Inuvialuit Development Corporation.

  • ‘We’re not crazy’: Listen to a flight report unusual lights near Yellowknife in January

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