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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…

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%…

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…

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…