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Charlottetown, PEI – The Charlottetown Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to welcome Porter Airlines’ announcement of new daily non‑stop service between Charlottetown (YYG) and Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU), beginning June 18, 2026.   The new route will connect Prince Edward Island with Porter’s newly opened, modern terminal at Montreal Metropolitan Airport, providing travellers with convenient…

Charlottetown, PEI – Charlottetown Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to share that it is partnering with #NotInMyCity to help identify and put an end to sexual exploitation and human trafficking here in Canada. CAA’s commitment includes staff participation in learning and training courses to help identify the signs of human trafficking, as well as organization‑wide…

Charlottetown, PEI – Charlottetown Airport Authority is pleased to celebrate the inaugural Air Transat flight from Charlottetown to Cancun, Mexico marking the first time Air Transat has operated from Prince Edward Island. The new seasonal service will run for 10 weeks, operating weekly through late April and providing Island travellers with convenient, non‑stop access to…

Charlottetown, PE – Charlottetown Airport Authority (CAA) today announced the commencement of a comprehensive Climate Risk Assessment and Adaptation Plan, demonstrating its commitment to proactive environmental stewardship and ensuring the long-term resilience of its operations. This initiative underscores the airport’s dedication to mitigating the potential impacts of climate change on its infrastructure, operations, and the…

Charlottetown, PEI – The Charlottetown Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Air Transat that will offer direct flights from Charlottetown to Cancun, Mexico, starting in February 2026. This exciting new route will provide Islanders with convenient access to one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. “We are thrilled to…

Charlottetown, PE – The Charlottetown Airport Authority Inc. (CAA) is thrilled to announce that Porter Airlines is adding direct service between YYG Charlottetown Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport this summer. The seasonal service starts June 13th, with four weekly roundtrips on Porter’s new, 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The service will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday…

Charlottetown, PE – The Charlottetown Airport Authority Inc. (CAA) is thrilled to announce a second consecutive year of record-breaking passenger travel at YYG Charlottetown Airport in 2024. Last year, 410,773 passengers travelled through the airport, representing an increase of 2.0% over 2023, and 7.2% over 2019. “We are incredibly proud of the record-breaking year we…

Charlottetown Airport Authority Unveils New Sustainability Plan Charlottetown, PE – The Charlottetown Airport Authority (CAA) is proud to unveil its first ever Sustainability Plan aimed at mitigating the environmental impact of YYG Charlottetown Airport’s operations and fostering a more sustainable aviation sector. In response to growing concerns over climate change and environmental sustainability, the 2024-2028…

February 6, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WestJet Announces Summer 2024 Plans, Toronto Flights Returning to PEI Charlottetown, PE – WestJet has announced its summer 2024 flight schedule, which includes the return of flights between YYG Charlottetown Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport, as well as flights to Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta. Starting May 17th, WestJet will…

Charlottetown, PE – The Charlottetown Airport Authority released 2023 passenger numbers today, which show a record year of air travel at YYG Charlottetown Airport, surpassing the 400,000-mark for the first time ever. Over the past 12 months, 402,686 passengers travelled through the airport with more airlines than ever before. This represents an increase of 18%…