Our quick reference and archive of items pertaining to Air Transportation in the Northwest, the North Coast and to the larger centres of Prince George and Vancouver.
Transportation Safety Board of Canada Deployment Notices
2020
Prince Rupert
YPR Prince Rupert Airport website (Arrivals, Departures and Notes)
December
December 18 -- YPR to see additional flight today as pre-holiday volume increases NCR
November
November 21 -- Flight into city had confirmed are of COVID-19
November 20 -- Coast Tsimshian cultural exhibit added to Prince Rupert Airport (audio)
November 20 -- COVID-19 exposure on Prince Rupert flight
November 19 -- Northwest Airports Struggle (video)
November 19 -- Concerns for airports in the Northwest continue to rise
November 19 -- British Columbia Centre for Disease Control issues COVID alert over recent Vancouver-Prince Rupert flight NCR
November 19 -- Concerns for airports in the Northwest continue to rise
November 17 -- City's Variance Report for September continues to tell the tale of COVID challenges NCR
October
October
October 30 -- Failure of Government and airlines leave regional and community airports on the brink of financial collapse
October 21 -- City to seek proposals for Airport Ferry Bus Transportation Service NCR
October 13 -- City's CFO notes that the volume of flights to and from Prince Rupert remain driven by Air Canada NCR
September
September 21 -- Come fly with me: What you need to know about how airlines are trying to attract customers (audio)
August
September
September 21 -- Come fly with me: What you need to know about how airlines are trying to attract customers (audio)
August
August 28 -- Amidst depleted revenues, Prince Rupert city Council to receive 2020 Budget update later tis fall NCR
July
July 30 -- Vancouver's YVR launches new health measure for travellers NCR
July
July 30 -- Vancouver's YVR launches new health measure for travellers NCR
July 24 -- City of Prince Rupert's May Variance Report continues to tell story of reduced revenues NCR
July 22 -- Name change likely for Rupert's Landing project; as City Council approves quest for grant funding for relocation of airport ferry dock NCR
July 20 -- Rupert's Landing grant application up for discussion at Council tonight NCR
July 6 -- As controversy over Haida Gwaii fishing lodge opening swirls; Prince Rupert could become transfer hub for travellers NCR
June
June 30 -- YPR prepared for potential increase of travellers and any impact on social distancing NCR
June 24 -- The tides of time for Prince Rupert Airport Ferry - 50th Anniversary sails quietly by
June 23 -- YPR's back in business! NCR
June 22 -- Flights resume at YPR Airport (video)
June 16 -- Taking flight out of Prince Rupert in July? Prizes may be yours as YPR looks to reward travellers, improve service NCR
June 10 -- City Council hears of COVID's first bite into civic financials NCR
June 9 -- COVID protocols in place as YPR prepares for return of Air service to Prince Rupert NCR
June 7 -- YPR flights resume June 22nd
June 3 -- Pushing for airline refunds during COVID-19 (audio)
May
May 14 -- CBSA suspends some of their services for Prince Rupert area NCR
May 9 -- Air Canada to resume service to 3 Northwest airports in late June
May 8 -- Air Canada resuming service to the North
May 7 -- Flights return to Prince Rupert in June (video)
May 7 -- Air Canada targets June 22 for resumption of service to Prince Rupert NCR
April
April 9 -- Air Canada Flight Service to Prince Rupert, Smithers and Sandspit to remain suspended until May 31st NCR
March
March 28 -- Air Canada suspends service to Prince Rupert, leaving only commercial aviation link to Northwest now through Terrace NCR
March 25 -- Air Canada flights suspended (video)
March 24 -- Air Canada moves up Flight suspensions
March 19 -- Prince Rupert Airport keeping essential services open (video)
March 19 -- Airport Authority and the City of Prince Rupert release statement regarding essential flights
March 19 -- Prince Rupert flights suspended for month of April
March 19 -- Air Canada to suspend service to Prince Rupert, Smithers, Sandspit
March 19 -- City of Prince Rupert/Prince Rupert Port Authority outline response to Air Canada Flight Suspension NCR
March 19 -- Air Canada Service out of Digby Island Airport to be suspended through to May NCR
March 11 -- Canada's two major airlines outline COVID-19 notes for passengers as Spring Break approaches NCR
February
February 12 -- Airport Manager, Board actively seeking expanded airline service for Prince Rupert: Mayor Brain NCR
January
January 13 -- Apparent Operational issues at YPR left Saturday flight to Prince Rupert scuttled NCR
January 3 -- Rain for Prince Rupert but it's a Winter storm warning in effect for Terrace/Kitimat and Smithers regions NCR
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Terrace (North Coast Inland)
YXT Terrace Airport website (Arrivals, Departures and Notes)
December
July 22 -- Name change likely for Rupert's Landing project; as City Council approves quest for grant funding for relocation of airport ferry dock NCR
July 20 -- Rupert's Landing grant application up for discussion at Council tonight NCR
July 6 -- As controversy over Haida Gwaii fishing lodge opening swirls; Prince Rupert could become transfer hub for travellers NCR
June
June 30 -- YPR prepared for potential increase of travellers and any impact on social distancing NCR
June 24 -- The tides of time for Prince Rupert Airport Ferry - 50th Anniversary sails quietly by
June 23 -- YPR's back in business! NCR
June 22 -- Flights resume at YPR Airport (video)
June 16 -- Taking flight out of Prince Rupert in July? Prizes may be yours as YPR looks to reward travellers, improve service NCR
June 10 -- City Council hears of COVID's first bite into civic financials NCR
June 9 -- COVID protocols in place as YPR prepares for return of Air service to Prince Rupert NCR
June 7 -- YPR flights resume June 22nd
June 3 -- Pushing for airline refunds during COVID-19 (audio)
May
May 14 -- CBSA suspends some of their services for Prince Rupert area NCR
May 9 -- Air Canada to resume service to 3 Northwest airports in late June
May 8 -- Air Canada resuming service to the North
May 7 -- Flights return to Prince Rupert in June (video)
May 7 -- Air Canada targets June 22 for resumption of service to Prince Rupert NCR
April
April 9 -- Air Canada Flight Service to Prince Rupert, Smithers and Sandspit to remain suspended until May 31st NCR
March
March 28 -- Air Canada suspends service to Prince Rupert, leaving only commercial aviation link to Northwest now through Terrace NCR
March 25 -- Air Canada flights suspended (video)
March 24 -- Air Canada moves up Flight suspensions
March 19 -- Prince Rupert Airport keeping essential services open (video)
March 19 -- Airport Authority and the City of Prince Rupert release statement regarding essential flights
March 19 -- Prince Rupert flights suspended for month of April
March 19 -- Air Canada to suspend service to Prince Rupert, Smithers, Sandspit
March 19 -- City of Prince Rupert/Prince Rupert Port Authority outline response to Air Canada Flight Suspension NCR
March 19 -- Air Canada Service out of Digby Island Airport to be suspended through to May NCR
March 11 -- Canada's two major airlines outline COVID-19 notes for passengers as Spring Break approaches NCR
February
February 12 -- Airport Manager, Board actively seeking expanded airline service for Prince Rupert: Mayor Brain NCR
January
January 13 -- Apparent Operational issues at YPR left Saturday flight to Prince Rupert scuttled NCR
January 3 -- Rain for Prince Rupert but it's a Winter storm warning in effect for Terrace/Kitimat and Smithers regions NCR
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Terrace (North Coast Inland)
YXT Terrace Airport website (Arrivals, Departures and Notes)
December
December 28 -- BC CDC lists Terrace holiday period flight to the listings of COVID alert flights in the province NCR
December 16 -- COVID-19 exposure reported on flight out of Terrace
December 10 -- Northwest Regional Airport sees drop in passengers
December 9 -- Terrace-Kitimat Airport is set to host first airshow in 18 years
December 8 -- Royal Canadian Air Force's Snowbirds hope for Terrace visit for July of 2021 NCR
November
December 8 -- Royal Canadian Air Force's Snowbirds hope for Terrace visit for July of 2021 NCR
November
October 16 -- British Columbia Centre for Disease Control issues COVID alert over recent Terrace-Vancouver flight NCR
October 7 -- Northwest Regional Airport passenger numbers dip in September
October 7 -- September passenger numbers at Northwest Regional Airport released
September
August
August 11 -- Passenger numbers gaining altitude at Terrace's Northwest Regional Airport
July
July 28 -- Night time Airport Services to be restored at Terrace Sandspit
August
October 7 -- September passenger numbers at Northwest Regional Airport released
September
September 21 -- Come fly with me: What you need to know about how airlines are trying to attract customers (audio)
September 15 -- Medevac response times to Tahltan territory drastically improved
September 15 -- Northwest Regional Airport passenger numbers continue to rise
August
August 11 -- Passenger numbers gaining altitude at Terrace's Northwest Regional Airport
July
July 28 -- Night time Airport Services to be restored at Terrace Sandspit
July 25 -- Overnight closures at Terrace airport, progress for Mills Memorial Hospital among questions from Skeena MLA Ross at committee session NCR
July 10 -- Four air ambulance flights out of Terrace delayed or cancelled
July 9 -- Northwest Regional Airport sees increase in riders for June
June
June 3 -- Pushing for airline refunds during COVID-19 (audio)
May
May 20 -- Central Mountain Air to resume scheduled flights to Terrace
May 12 -- Terrace/Kitimat Airport COVID impact (video)
May 13 -- Still no federal wage subsidy as Northwest Regional Airport Passenger numbers nosedive
May 12 -- Passenger numbers at YXT plummet in April due to COVID-19
May 5 -- Nav Canada suspends overnight air navigation services at Terrace airport
April
April 17 -- Airport passenger numbers plummet in March
April 16 -- Terrace-Kitimat Airport numbers down (video)
April 16 -- Latest statistics show impact of COVID pandemic on Terrace-Kitimat Airport numbers
April 7 -- Airline passenger flying from Terrace to Vancouver in March tested positive for COVID 19
April 6 -- Terrace to Vancouver airline passenger tests positive for COVID-19
April 6 -- Terrace flight of March among those on COVID list for the BC Centre for Disease Control NCR
March
March 27 -- Northwest Regional Airport says ridership extremely low amid COVID-19
March 25 -- Air Canada flights suspended (video)
March 24 -- Air Canada moves up Flight suspensions
March 23 -- Terrace Airport precautions (video)
March 23 -- Northwest Regional Airport takes steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19
March 20 -- Pacific Coastal Airlines temporarily suspend operations
March 19 -- Air Canada to suspend flights to all Northwest airports except Terrace
March 18 -- Emergency landing at Terrace Airport (video)
March 18-- WestJet flight to Vancouver made an emergency landing at the Northwest Regional Airport
March 12 -- Northwest Regional Airport upgrades increase city building stats
March 11 -- Canada's two major airlines outline COVID-19 notes for passengers as Spring Break approaches NCR
March 6 -- Passenger increase continues at Northwest Regional Airport
February
February 10 -- Health Ministry mulling over helipad for new Mills Memorial Hospital
February 4 -- WestJet investigation (video)
February 3 -- WestJet landing incident at Northwest Regional Airport (video)
February 3 -- A WestJet flight experienced a rough landing at the Northwest Regional Airport
February 3 -- Flights resume at YXT
February 2 -- Northwest Regional Airport resumes operations after weekend incident
February 2 -- Airport reopened after plane's nose collapses, skids off runway during landing in Terrace
February 1 -- Crews enroute to remove damaged plane from Terrace airport runway
February 1 -- Northwest Regional Terrace Kitimat Airport Closed
February 1 -- Airport closed after plane's nose collapses, skids off runway during landing in Terrace
February 1 -- Airplane incident closes Northwest Regional Airport NCR
January
January 13 -- Terrace-Kitimat airport sets new passenger record
January 3 -- Limited visibility on Highway 16 and cancelled flights in Terrace, snow Storm warning
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Smithers
YYD Smithers Regional Airport website (Arrivals, Departures and Notes)
November
July 10 -- Four air ambulance flights out of Terrace delayed or cancelled
July 9 -- Northwest Regional Airport sees increase in riders for June
June
June 3 -- Pushing for airline refunds during COVID-19 (audio)
May
May 20 -- Central Mountain Air to resume scheduled flights to Terrace
May 12 -- Terrace/Kitimat Airport COVID impact (video)
May 13 -- Still no federal wage subsidy as Northwest Regional Airport Passenger numbers nosedive
May 12 -- Passenger numbers at YXT plummet in April due to COVID-19
May 5 -- Nav Canada suspends overnight air navigation services at Terrace airport
April
April 17 -- Airport passenger numbers plummet in March
April 16 -- Terrace-Kitimat Airport numbers down (video)
April 16 -- Latest statistics show impact of COVID pandemic on Terrace-Kitimat Airport numbers
April 7 -- Airline passenger flying from Terrace to Vancouver in March tested positive for COVID 19
April 6 -- Terrace to Vancouver airline passenger tests positive for COVID-19
April 6 -- Terrace flight of March among those on COVID list for the BC Centre for Disease Control NCR
March
March 27 -- Northwest Regional Airport says ridership extremely low amid COVID-19
March 25 -- Air Canada flights suspended (video)
March 24 -- Air Canada moves up Flight suspensions
March 23 -- Terrace Airport precautions (video)
March 23 -- Northwest Regional Airport takes steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19
March 20 -- Pacific Coastal Airlines temporarily suspend operations
March 19 -- Air Canada to suspend flights to all Northwest airports except Terrace
March 18 -- Emergency landing at Terrace Airport (video)
March 18-- WestJet flight to Vancouver made an emergency landing at the Northwest Regional Airport
March 12 -- Northwest Regional Airport upgrades increase city building stats
March 11 -- Canada's two major airlines outline COVID-19 notes for passengers as Spring Break approaches NCR
March 6 -- Passenger increase continues at Northwest Regional Airport
February
February 10 -- Health Ministry mulling over helipad for new Mills Memorial Hospital
February 4 -- WestJet investigation (video)
February 3 -- WestJet landing incident at Northwest Regional Airport (video)
February 3 -- A WestJet flight experienced a rough landing at the Northwest Regional Airport
February 3 -- Flights resume at YXT
February 2 -- Northwest Regional Airport resumes operations after weekend incident
February 2 -- Airport reopened after plane's nose collapses, skids off runway during landing in Terrace
February 1 -- Crews enroute to remove damaged plane from Terrace airport runway
February 1 -- Northwest Regional Terrace Kitimat Airport Closed
February 1 -- Airport closed after plane's nose collapses, skids off runway during landing in Terrace
February 1 -- Airplane incident closes Northwest Regional Airport NCR
January
January 13 -- Terrace-Kitimat airport sets new passenger record
January 3 -- Limited visibility on Highway 16 and cancelled flights in Terrace, snow Storm warning
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Smithers
YYD Smithers Regional Airport website (Arrivals, Departures and Notes)
November
November 19 -- Northwest Airports Struggle (video)
September 30 -- Air Canada to resume flights in Smithers October 1
September 21 -- Come fly with me: What you need to know about how airlines are trying to attract customers (audio)
September 18 -- Single engine aircraft crashes near Telkwa
September 18 -- Plane crash in Telkwa leaves two people injured
September 17 -- Air Canada officially back to Smithers October 1
September 17 -- Four candidates will try for vacant Smithers council seat
September 15 -- Bachrach on a lack of air service to Smithers (video)
September 15 -- Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach pens letter to Air Canada urging resumption of flights in Smithers
August
August 20 -- Small airports in BC may have to close without commercial flights (audio)
August 5 -- Air Canada won't refund cash for fares
August 4 -- Flights In and out of Smithers remain suspended (video)
July
July 31 -- Smithers Regional Airport still waiting for resumption of commercial air service
July
July 9 -- Charter airline service on refusing to fly passengers to Haida Gwaii (audio)
June
June 12 -- Transport Canada approves more than $1 million for Masset Airport runway lighting
June 8 -- Sandspit director calls for clear plan to ease Haida Gwaii's COVID-19 travel restrictions
June 3 -- Pushing for airline refunds during COVID-19 (audio)
May
May 28 -- Haida Gwaii couple frustrated after Air Canada cancels flight, denies compensation
May 13 -- Pacific Coastal Airlines returns to service on June 1, but not on Haida Gwaii
May 7 -- Air Canada targets June 22 for resumption of service to Prince Rupert most other communities NCR
April
April 9 -- Air Canada Flight Service to Prince Rupert, Smithers and Sandspit to remain suspended until May 31st NCR
March
March 20 -- Pacific Coastal Airlines temporarily suspend operations
March 19 -- Air Canada to suspend flights to all Northwest airports except Terrace
March 19 -- Air Canada to suspend service to Prince Rupert, Smithers, Sandspit
March 19 -- Air Canada Service out of Digby Island Airport/Sandspit to be suspended through to May NCR
January
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YXS Prince George
YXS Prince George Airport website (Arrivals, Departures and Notes)
December
November
July
July 31 -- Smithers Regional Airport still waiting for resumption of commercial air service
July 22 -- UFO lands on Main Street
July 16 -- Air Canada Smithers cancellations extended to end of August
July 8 -- Air Canada delays return to YYD
July 2 -- Air Canada postpones commercial flights into Smithers Regional Airport
June
June 10 -- Air Canada to resume flights to YYD in July
June 8 -- Transportation Safety Board releases investigation report from 2019 fatal plane crash near Smithers
June 8 -- Smithers plane crash report (video)
June 3 -- Pushing for airline refunds during COVID-19 (audio)
April
April 9 -- Central Mountain Air to suspend scheduled flights during COVID crisis
April 9 -- Air Canada Flight Service to Prince Rupert, Smithers and Sandspit to remain suspended until May 31st NCR
March
March 25 -- Air Canada flights suspended (video)
March 25 -- Air Canada suspends flights into Smithers Regional Airport
March 24 -- Air Canada moves up Flight suspensions
March 24 -- Air Canada suspends flights at Smithers Regional Airport for remainder of March
March 20 -- Pacific Coastal Airlines temporarily suspend operations
March 20 -- Smithers travel company trying to bring people home
March 19 -- Air Canada temporarily suspending flights to Smithers
March 19 -- Air Canada, Central Mountain Air cancel all flights to YYD for April
February
February 12 -- Smithers business owner to start airport shuttle
February 7 -- Smithers based Central Mountain Air gains new CEO NCR
February 5 -- Air Canada promises to take closer look at pricing between Smithers and Vancouver
January
January 16 -- Survey finds Smithers airport is one of the cheapest airports for airlines to operate
January 3 -- Limited visibility, slippery sections on highways, flights cancelled
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Haida Gwaii
October
July 16 -- Air Canada Smithers cancellations extended to end of August
July 8 -- Air Canada delays return to YYD
July 2 -- Air Canada postpones commercial flights into Smithers Regional Airport
June
June 10 -- Air Canada to resume flights to YYD in July
June 8 -- Transportation Safety Board releases investigation report from 2019 fatal plane crash near Smithers
June 8 -- Smithers plane crash report (video)
June 3 -- Pushing for airline refunds during COVID-19 (audio)
April
April 9 -- Central Mountain Air to suspend scheduled flights during COVID crisis
April 9 -- Air Canada Flight Service to Prince Rupert, Smithers and Sandspit to remain suspended until May 31st NCR
March
March 25 -- Air Canada flights suspended (video)
March 25 -- Air Canada suspends flights into Smithers Regional Airport
March 24 -- Air Canada moves up Flight suspensions
March 24 -- Air Canada suspends flights at Smithers Regional Airport for remainder of March
March 20 -- Pacific Coastal Airlines temporarily suspend operations
March 20 -- Smithers travel company trying to bring people home
March 19 -- Air Canada temporarily suspending flights to Smithers
March 19 -- Air Canada, Central Mountain Air cancel all flights to YYD for April
February
February 12 -- Smithers business owner to start airport shuttle
February 7 -- Smithers based Central Mountain Air gains new CEO NCR
February 5 -- Air Canada promises to take closer look at pricing between Smithers and Vancouver
January
January 16 -- Survey finds Smithers airport is one of the cheapest airports for airlines to operate
January 3 -- Limited visibility, slippery sections on highways, flights cancelled
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Haida Gwaii
October
September 21 -- Come fly with me: What you need to know about how airlines are trying to attract customers (audio)
August
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July
July 9 -- Charter airline service on refusing to fly passengers to Haida Gwaii (audio)
June
June 12 -- Transport Canada approves more than $1 million for Masset Airport runway lighting
June 8 -- Sandspit director calls for clear plan to ease Haida Gwaii's COVID-19 travel restrictions
June 3 -- Pushing for airline refunds during COVID-19 (audio)
May
May 28 -- Haida Gwaii couple frustrated after Air Canada cancels flight, denies compensation
May 13 -- Pacific Coastal Airlines returns to service on June 1, but not on Haida Gwaii
May 7 -- Air Canada targets June 22 for resumption of service to Prince Rupert most other communities NCR
April
April 9 -- Air Canada Flight Service to Prince Rupert, Smithers and Sandspit to remain suspended until May 31st NCR
March
March 20 -- Pacific Coastal Airlines temporarily suspend operations
March 19 -- Air Canada to suspend flights to all Northwest airports except Terrace
March 19 -- Air Canada to suspend service to Prince Rupert, Smithers, Sandspit
March 19 -- Air Canada Service out of Digby Island Airport/Sandspit to be suspended through to May NCR
January
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YXS Prince George
YXS Prince George Airport website (Arrivals, Departures and Notes)
December
December 27 -- Future of Nav Canada control tower at YXS now unknown
December 15 -- Traffic through airport well down from last year
December 3 -- Air ambulance now flying out of Prince George
November
November 2 -- COVID-19 exposure identified on flight from Edmonton to PG
October
October 29 -- Flair Air grounds operations 'temporarily' out of Prince George
October
October 29 -- Flair Air grounds operations 'temporarily' out of Prince George
October 27 -- COVID exposure event on WestJet flight to Prince George
October 21 -- Possible COVID-19 exposure on YXS flight
October 16 -- YXS Parking violations now payable online
September 22 -- Air Transport outlook bleak without help
September 17 -- Airport slowly getting busier
September 5 -- Three more Prince George flights connected to COVID-19
September 3 -- Premium parking program launches for travellers at YXS
September 3 -- Premium parking at YXS
September 2 -- Another Prince George flight linked to COVID-19
September 1 -- Heading to the provincial capital? Pacific Coastal Airlines resumes non-stop flights from PG
August
September 2 -- Another Prince George flight linked to COVID-19
September 1 -- Heading to the provincial capital? Pacific Coastal Airlines resumes non-stop flights from PG
August
August 30 -- Airport authority still considers YXS safe for travellers despite COVID-19 exposure event
August 29 -- Public exposure on flight from Prince George to YVR
August 19 -- YXS continuing a trend of gradual recovery
August 18 -- YXS experiences passenger spike in July
August 17 -- Airport to take years to recover, CEO says
August 11 -- New food kiosk to come to Prince George Airport
August 5 -- Occupants okay after plane flips at YXS
August 5 -- Minor injuries suffered after plane flips at YXS
August 4 -- Fire training to take place at YXS tomorrow
August 4 -- YXS to host routine fire training exercises
August 4 -- Fire training at airport on Wednesday
July
July 23 -- Flair Airlines coming to Prince George
July 23 -- Ultra low-fare carrier set to serve Prince George
July 23 -- Flair Airlines to fly PG to Edmonton, Vancouver
July 22 -- Passenger numbers slowly increasing at airport, but still down substantially from last year
July 21 -- YXS President and CEO 'cautiously optimistic' as airport slowly increases traffic
July 21 -- YXS says slowly but surely it's seeing an increase in passenger numbers
July 21 -- Passenger numbers increase slightly at airport
July 17 -- Airport numbers show grim picture
July 16 -- WestJet service to be three times daily
July 9 -- 2019 a year of change for the Prince George Airport
June
June 16 -- Prince George Airport sees 2nd straight month with 95% passenger reduction
June 16 -- Airport passenger numbers still down drastically due to COVID-19
June 16 -- YXS continues to get hammered by COVID-19 pandemic
June 16 -- Prince George airline service slowly resuming
June 7 -- Vanderhoof International Airshow to be replaced with flyover event
June 3 -- Pushing for airline refunds during COVID-19 (audio)
May
May 26 -- YXS experiences 96% passenger decline in April
May 26 -- Airport passenger traffic down 96 per cent in April
May 26 -- 96 percent decrease in passenger activity for April at YXS: More flights soon
May 26 -- Airport sees continued decline
May 5 -- YXS CEO seeking additional help from Federal Government
April
April 21 -- YXS continues to operate for essential travel only, passenger numbers down compared to last year
April 21 -- Airport remains open through pandemic; passenger number drop 44 per cent
April 21 -- PG Airport sees dramatic drop in flights, passenger numbers
April 21 -- Airport seeing 'massive dip' in flights, passengers
April 2 -- Feds give airport break on rent
April 1 -- "I am not going to candy-coat it, it's been tough": YXS CEO on slashed revenue
March
March 21 -- YXS passengers face reduced flight schedules, cancellations
March 20 -- Pacific Coastal Airlines suspends operations
March 17 -- COVID-19 Impact being felt at airport as flights being cancelled
March 17 -- YXS makes changes amid coronavirus pandemic
March 17 -- Direct flights to Puerto Vallarta end Sunday
March 13 -- Airport taking precautions in response to COVID-19
March 13 -- YXS taking precautions amid response to COVID-19
March 13 -- Airport to remain Open
March 13 -- Airport stepping up disease precautions
March 5 -- Central Mountain Air announces new routes between Alberta and northern BC
March 5 -- CMA offering direct flights to Calgary
February
February 11 -- Tourism PG excited for WestJet upgrades at YXS
January
January 28 -- Different atmosphere between YVR and YXS in midst of coronavirus outbreak
January 15 -- Airport passenger numbers down slightly in 2019
January 15 -- Air travel in Prince George stymied by cold winter weather
January 15 -- YXS saw fewer people fly in 2019 than 2018
January 15 -- Airport Traffic down in 2019
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YVR Vancouver
YVR Vancouver Airport website (Arrivals, Departures and Notes)
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KTN Ketchikan International Airport
Ketchikan Airport website
September
July
July 23 -- Flair Airlines coming to Prince George
July 23 -- Ultra low-fare carrier set to serve Prince George
July 23 -- Flair Airlines to fly PG to Edmonton, Vancouver
July 22 -- Passenger numbers slowly increasing at airport, but still down substantially from last year
July 21 -- YXS President and CEO 'cautiously optimistic' as airport slowly increases traffic
July 21 -- YXS says slowly but surely it's seeing an increase in passenger numbers
July 21 -- Passenger numbers increase slightly at airport
July 17 -- Airport numbers show grim picture
July 16 -- WestJet service to be three times daily
July 9 -- 2019 a year of change for the Prince George Airport
June
June 16 -- Prince George Airport sees 2nd straight month with 95% passenger reduction
June 16 -- Airport passenger numbers still down drastically due to COVID-19
June 16 -- YXS continues to get hammered by COVID-19 pandemic
June 16 -- Prince George airline service slowly resuming
June 7 -- Vanderhoof International Airshow to be replaced with flyover event
June 3 -- Pushing for airline refunds during COVID-19 (audio)
May
May 26 -- YXS experiences 96% passenger decline in April
May 26 -- Airport passenger traffic down 96 per cent in April
May 26 -- 96 percent decrease in passenger activity for April at YXS: More flights soon
May 26 -- Airport sees continued decline
May 5 -- YXS CEO seeking additional help from Federal Government
April
April 21 -- YXS continues to operate for essential travel only, passenger numbers down compared to last year
April 21 -- Airport remains open through pandemic; passenger number drop 44 per cent
April 21 -- PG Airport sees dramatic drop in flights, passenger numbers
April 21 -- Airport seeing 'massive dip' in flights, passengers
April 2 -- Feds give airport break on rent
April 1 -- "I am not going to candy-coat it, it's been tough": YXS CEO on slashed revenue
March
March 21 -- YXS passengers face reduced flight schedules, cancellations
March 20 -- Pacific Coastal Airlines suspends operations
March 17 -- COVID-19 Impact being felt at airport as flights being cancelled
March 17 -- YXS makes changes amid coronavirus pandemic
March 17 -- Direct flights to Puerto Vallarta end Sunday
March 13 -- Airport taking precautions in response to COVID-19
March 13 -- YXS taking precautions amid response to COVID-19
March 13 -- Airport to remain Open
March 13 -- Airport stepping up disease precautions
March 5 -- Central Mountain Air announces new routes between Alberta and northern BC
March 5 -- CMA offering direct flights to Calgary
February
February 11 -- Tourism PG excited for WestJet upgrades at YXS
January
January 28 -- Different atmosphere between YVR and YXS in midst of coronavirus outbreak
January 15 -- Airport passenger numbers down slightly in 2019
January 15 -- Air travel in Prince George stymied by cold winter weather
January 15 -- YXS saw fewer people fly in 2019 than 2018
January 15 -- Airport Traffic down in 2019
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YVR Vancouver
YVR Vancouver Airport website (Arrivals, Departures and Notes)
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KTN Ketchikan International Airport
Ketchikan Airport website
September
September 1 -- Work to begin this fall on $106M worth of projects aimed at improving Gravina Island access
September 1 -- Travel has decreased due to COVID. But Kethcikan residents with complex health needs can't always avoid planes.
August
September 1 -- Travel has decreased due to COVID. But Kethcikan residents with complex health needs can't always avoid planes.
August
August 21 -- Documents detail investigation of 2019 midair collision that killed 6 near Ketchikan
August 14 -- Have test will travel: Alaska visitors must prove they're covid free or pay $250 to be tested
August 14 -- Have test will travel: Alaska visitors must prove they're covid free or pay $250 to be tested
August 11 -- In March, Southeast Alaska airport arrivals decreased to under 20 passengers per day. Now, they're up in the 100s
July 1 -- Petersburg airport testing catches COVID case at sport fishing lodge
June
June 22 -- Petersburg assembly OK's airport testing, greeting contract with state
June 12 -- Five people - 3 in Ketchikan and 2 on POW - test positive for COVID-19 during traveler screening
June 10 -- Sitka officials announce fifth COVID-19 case
June 9 -- Traveler tests positive for COVID-19 at Ketchikan airport screening station, continuing to Craig
May
May 4 -- Alaskan airline serving many communities, including Ketchikan heads towards bankruptcy NCR
April
April 9 -- Airline schedule change impacts connecting flights through Juneau
March
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June
June 22 -- Petersburg assembly OK's airport testing, greeting contract with state
June 12 -- Five people - 3 in Ketchikan and 2 on POW - test positive for COVID-19 during traveler screening
June 10 -- Sitka officials announce fifth COVID-19 case
June 9 -- Traveler tests positive for COVID-19 at Ketchikan airport screening station, continuing to Craig
May
May 4 -- Alaskan airline serving many communities, including Ketchikan heads towards bankruptcy NCR
April
April 9 -- Airline schedule change impacts connecting flights through Juneau
March
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January
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