Kelowna Airport (Vernon Matters file photo)

By Pete McIntyre

spring and summer

New seasonal flights coming to YLW

Mar 10, 2023 | 5:25 PM

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) has announced new seasonal flights for this spring and summer.

Starting in May, direct flights will resume for seasonal service to four destinations from YLW, including Winnipeg, Kitchener/Waterloo, Regina and Saskatoon.

YLW officials say the new flights are part of an ongoing commitment to provide more options and destinations for travellers in the Okanagan.

“We are excited to introduce these routes and give our customers more options when it comes to air travel,” Sam Samaddar, airport director, said. “Our goal is always to provide the best service possible and these flights will help us do just that.”

New seasonal routes available this spring:

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Flair Airlines
Kitchener/Waterloo
Starting May 13 – 1x weekly service on Saturdays

Winnipeg
Starting June 10 – 2x weekly service on Tuesday and Saturday

Toronto
Starting June 9 – 2x weekly service on Monday and Friday

WestJet
Saskatoon
Starting June 2 – 2x weekly service on Monday and Friday

Regina
Starting May 21 -2x weekly service on Thursday and Sunday

Winnipeg
Starting June 2 – 3x weekly service on Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Lynx
Toronto
Starting April 13 – 3x weekly service on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Starting May 7 – 4x weekly with the addition of Sundays

YLW will also see Air Canada adding additional flights to Montreal.

To learn more about travel at YLW this summer, attend the Spring Travel Show taking place on Saturday, March 11 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the KF Centre for Excellence.

Attendees can speak directly with airlines, travel agents and hotels to plan their next getaway. Plus there are over $20,000 in prizes to be won.

For more information, visit ylw.kelowna.ca/travelshow.