Charlottetown, PE – One week after announcing a new flight to Ottawa, Ontario, Flair Airlines has announced a 3rd route for Prince Edward Island with the addition of non-stop service to Kitchener-Waterloo.
Starting June 9th, Flair will offer twice weekly flights to the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF), every Thursday and Sunday. During the peak summer season, Flair will be up to 8 weekly flights, serving different three cities – Toronto, Ottawa, and Kitchener-Waterloo.
“Anytime we can add a new airport code to our route network, it is great news for YYG and great news for PEI,” said Doug Newson, CEO, YYG Charlottetown Airport. “Flair’s confidence in the PEI market bodes well for our tourism industry and we look forward to welcoming new travellers from the Kitchener-Waterloo region starting in June.”
“We are very excited to continue our growth in Charlottetown by offering new routes to connect family and friends affordably across Canada,” said Garth Lund, Chief Commercial Officer, Flair Airlines. “With our new service to Kitchener-Waterloo and the recent addition of service to Ottawa, Islanders can take advantage of great fares to even more destinations. Flair looks forward to continuing to work with Charlottetown to share the beauty of the Island with Canada.”
Details of Flair Airlines new service between Charlottetown and Kitchener-Waterloo:
| Route |
Frequency |
Flight # | Departing |
Arriving |
| Kitchener-Waterloo to Charlottetown |
Thursday & Sunday |
853 |
19:05 |
22:15 |
| Charlottetown to Kitchener-Waterloo |
Thursday & Sunday |
854 |
23:00 |
0:30 |
Flights are now available for booking at flyflair.com.
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About the Airport Authority
Charlottetown Airport Authority Inc. assumed operational and financial responsibility for the Charlottetown Airport on March 1, 1999. The Board of Directors now oversee the affairs of the airport with a mission to provide a safe, secure, and fiscally responsible airport that connects PEI to the world and drives economic growth. Prior to the pandemic, more than 383,000 passengers travelled through the airport on an annual basis, generating more than $103-million in total economic activity in Prince Edward Island.
Contact:
Doug Newson, CEO
Charlottetown Airport Authority Inc.
902-566-7997 x222