YYG Charlottetown Airport Reports Record Summer Passenger Numbers

Charlottetown, PE – The Charlottetown Airport Authority is thrilled to announce a historic milestone as passenger numbers soared to unprecedented heights this summer. With a resounding vote of confidence from travellers and our airline partners, YYG Charlottetown Airport experienced an exceptional surge in passenger traffic, underscoring its position as a premier travel hub in the…

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YYG Unveils New Indigenous Welcome in Terminal Building

Charlottetown, PE – In partnership with L’nuey, Prince Edward Island’s Mi’kmaq Rights Initiative, the Charlottetown Airport Authority unveiled a new Indigenous welcome piece in the arrivals area of YYG Charlottetown Airport. Strategically located for all to see, the welcome piece is showcased by a photographic mural of beaded artwork commissioned by the airport authority from…

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Porter adds flights to its new Ottawa-Charlottetown route

TORONTO / March 30, 2023  – Porter Airlines is adding flight frequency on its new Ottawa-Charlottetown route in response to high demand for its service and to provide more opportunity for passengers to travel across Porter’s expanding network. Service begins on May 17, as announced earlier this year. The increased schedule moves the initial seven…

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Porter Airlines launching non-stop Ottawa-Charlottetown flights

Now serving every Atlantic Canada province TORONTO / February 13, 2023 – Porter Airlines is launching direct service between Ottawa International Airport and Charlottetown Airport, with flights taking off on May 17. The new daily, non-stop route is to be served by 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft. Porter’s genuine hospitality and elevated onboard service,…

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YYG Releases 2022 Passenger Numbers, Details on ATB Expansion

Charlottetown, PE – YYG Charlottetown Airport released 2022 passenger numbers today, highlighting a strong year for the recovery of air travel on Prince Edward Island. Over the past 12 months, 341,649 passengers travelled through the airport to more non-stop destinations than ever before. This number equates to almost 90% of 2019 levels, with every month…

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Charlottetown Airport Authority Hosting Emergency Exercise on October 19

Charlottetown, PE – The Charlottetown Airport Authority, in conjunction with airport tenants and multiple emergency response agencies, will be conducting an emergency exercise at YYG Charlottetown Airport on Wednesday, October 19th. The exercise will take place from approximately 7 pm to 11 pm and will have no impact on currently scheduled commercial operations or flights.…

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Swoop celebrates first route of Atlantic expansion with service to Charlottetown

The ultra-not-expensive airline connects Prince Edward Island with new non-stop flights from Hamilton and Toronto.  Charlottetown, PEI – May 1, 2022 (CNW) – Today, Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, launched its inaugural flight to Charlottetown Airport (YYG) from Hamilton International Airport (YHM). Swoop flight WO170 took off from Hamilton this morning at 7:50 a.m. EST, receiving…

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Public Notice Ground Transportation – Taxi Service

Effective June 1, 2022 the following rates will be in effect for Taxi Service to and from the Charlottetown Airport: Fare: Charlottetown Zone                                $20.00 Stratford Zone                                           $30.00 Cornwall Zone                                           $30.00 Other Destinations                                  $2.25 per km Additional Passenger, Same Destination:    $5.00 (Kids under 12 free) Minimum Charge:           …

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Air Canada Rebuilding Capacity for Summer Recovery on PEI

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Charlottetown, PE – Air Canada recently announced plans to expand their North American network this summer as the airline looks to accelerate their recovery from COVID. As a result, YYG Charlottetown Airport will see a significant increase in capacity compared to the past two summers, even surpassing 2019 record capacity levels in the peak summer…

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