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WestJet today is bridging new domestic connections between the east and the west with the introduction of new non-stop seasonal service between Charlottetown, P.E.I., and Calgary beginning June 25, 2020. “As the official airline of Destination Canada’s domestic tourism campaign, we are proud to invest in this historic new connection,” said Charles Duncan, WestJet Chief…

As part of it’s 2020 summer schedule, Swoop, Canada’s ultra-low-fare airline and subsidiary of WestJet Airlines Ltd., announced its East Coast network expansion, with flights between Hamilton, Ontario and St. John’s, NL; Moncton, NB; and Charlottetown, PEI. The new service will begin in June as Swoop receives its tenth aircraft. “The growth of our fleet…

The Charlottetown Airport has partnered with the St. John Ambulance to launch a therapy dog visitation program at the airport. The program will see volunteer dog handlers and their trained pooches roaming the airport visiting passengers, visitors and staff with the intention of relieving stress, entertaining people and putting smiles on faces. The program will…

The Charlottetown Airport launched their first ever holiday food drive today in support of the Upper Room Food Bank. Passengers and staff can drop off donations via a food box in the terminal building now till Christmas. The food box will be located in the airline check-in area for passengers wishing to donate non-perishable food…

The Charlottetown Airport Authority (CAA) released today findings from an Economic Impact Study they commissioned for 2018. The study concluded that the Charlottetown Airport and Airport Business Park continue to be a major economic engine for Prince Edward Island. In 2018, the airport contributed over $103 million to PEI’s gross output with 788 full-time equivalent…

The Charlottetown Airport is once again reminding travellers to arrive early for summer flights. But this year, they have a list of to-dos’ you can complete while you wait for your flight. Due to the increased volume over June, July, August and September, passengers travelling in the early morning are once again advised to arrive…

The Charlottetown Airport Authority (CAA) announced today it has kicked off its Master Plan 2040 planning process and are seeking the public’s help in determining the future priorities for YYG. The first engagement opportunity for the general public will take place next week at the CAA’s Annual Public Meeting. All are welcome to attend the…

The Charlottetown Airport Authority (CAA) announced today the return of their annual runway run. After forgoing the run in 2018 due to the rehabilitation of their main runway, the 5k walk/run is back and with a new charity – Children’s Wish, PEI Chapter. The run will take place on Saturday, May 18 at 9:30am. “We…

The Charlottetown Airport released its 2018 passenger numbers today and the results show an increase in passengers for the third consecutive year. From January through December, the airport saw 370,730 passenger movements, compared to 370,688 in 2017. Over the past five years, traffic has increased by 25%. “Although 2018 traffic numbers are very similar to…