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Charlottetown, PEI – The Charlottetown Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to welcome Air Transat’s announcement of expanded service from Charlottetown Airport (YYG) for the upcoming season. Air Transat has announced a new weekly non-stop route connecting Charlottetown to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in the Dominican Republic, beginning mid-December 2026. In addition, Air Transat confirms…

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…

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…