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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…

May 6, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charlottetown Airport Authority Releases 2024 Results, Provides Update on Terminal Expansion Project at Annual Meeting Charlottetown, PE – The Charlottetown Airport Authority Inc. (CAA) proudly unveiled its annual report for the fiscal year 2024 at its Annual Public Meeting this morning at YYG Charlottetown Airport. Andrew Pierce, Porter Airlines…

Charlottetown, PE – The Charlottetown Airport Authority Inc. (CAA) is pleased to announce the return Flair Airlines to YYG Charlottetown Airport for the 2025 summer season. Flair will operate flights between Charlottetown and Toronto Pearson International Airport every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The flights will begin on April 28th and continue until October 13th. “We…

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, PE – The Charlottetown Airport Authority Inc. (CAA) is pleased to welcome the return WestJet to YYG Charlottetown Airport for the 2024 summer season today. The first WestJet flight is scheduled to arrive this evening from Toronto Pearson International Airport, a routing that will operate three times weekly through to mid-October. Service from Calgary…

May 7, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charlottetown, PE – The Charlottetown Airport Authority Inc. (CAA) proudly unveiled its annual report for the fiscal year 2023 at its Annual Public Meeting this morning at YYG Charlottetown Airport.   Key highlights from the 2023 annual report include: Record Passenger Traffic: CAA experienced a surge in passenger numbers,…

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…