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YYG Welcomes Return of WestJet to PEI for Summer Season
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…
Read MoreCharlottetown Airport Authority Reports Strong 2023 Results, Looks Ahead to the Future, at Annual Public Meeting
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,…
Read MoreCharlottetown Airport Authority Unveils New Sustainability Plan
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…
Read MoreWestJet Announces Summer 2024 Plans, Toronto Flights Returning to PEI
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…
Read MoreYYG Charlottetown Airport Reports Record Year for Passenger Travel
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%…
Read MoreYYG 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…
Read MoreYYG 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…
Read MorePorter Airlines touches down in Charlottetown, confirms year-round service
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI / May 17, 2023 – Porter Airlines is inaugurating flights between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Charlottetown Airport (YYG) today, while also confirming plans to serve the route year-round. As Porter arrives in Prince Edward Island, the airline now flies to all Atlantic provinces for the first time, reinforcing a commitment to building…
Read MoreCharlottetown Airport Authority releases 2022 results and outlook for 2023 at annual public meeting
May 2, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charlottetown, PE – The Charlottetown Airport Authority Inc. (CAA) held its Annual Public Meeting this morning, where they released CAA’s 2022 Annual Report. Highlights: • 2022 saw 341,649 passengers travel through YYG Charlottetown Airport. • Passenger numbers reached 89% of 2019 levels, leading Atlantic Canada in air travel recovery.…
Read MoreYYG 2022 Annual Report – Take Off: Growth & Recovery at the Island’s Airport
The 2022 Annual Report is available here in English and French.
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