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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…

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…

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.…

The 2022 Annual Report is available here in English and French.

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…

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,…

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…