Pacific Coastal Airlines launched its inaugural non-stop service between Prince George (YXS) and Kelowna (YLW) today (October 29).
The airline and the Prince George Airport (YXS) celebrated the inaugural non-stop flight with a ribbon cutting celebration.
Acting Mayor Tim Bennet, Gustavo Zorzi with Pacific Coastal Airlines, and Gordon Duke spoke about the economic and tourism benefits the route will bring to the local community.
“This service is a welcome addition to the existing routes at YXS. We are excited to see an increase in diverse and convenient travel options available for our community, region, and province,” said Duke.
“We’re excited to announce a new route from Prince George and to expand our service in the region. This new flight is designed to allow convenient day trips, operating six times a week with an early morning departure from Prince George and a same day return from Kelowna in the evening,” said Berkan Kucukkatipoglu, Director of Commercial Planning at Pacific Coastal Airlines.
Pacific Coastal Airlines will operate this new route six times a week. It will depart YXS to the Okanagan at 7:45 AM. A return flight to PG departs Kelowna at 6:20 pm.
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