Flair adding new flights from YLW in 2022

Travellers will have more options for discount carrier Flair Airlines in and out of Kelowna International Airport.

The Edmonton-based company has announced two new routes from YLW, and as of May 16, 2022, Flair will have three flights a week to both Vancouver and Victoria from YLW.

“We are delighted to see more options for passengers on the very popular Kelowna-Vancouver and Kelowna-Victoria routes as we continue to see more growth by Flair out of Kelowna,” said Sam Samaddar, Airport Director of the Kelowna International Airport.

Flair’s spring 2022 schedule will expand to 16 aircraft from 12.

“Travelling and reconnecting with friends will be among the top priorities for many Canadians in the coming months, and Flair is continuing our growth by adding more aircraft and routes so we can bring sustainably low fares to even more iconic destinations across North America,” said Stephen Jones, President and CEO of Flair Airlines. “Whether you’re looking for a weekend break on Vancouver Island or hiking in the Rockies, Flair will get you there affordably.”

With the addition of these four aircraft, Flair will create 150 new jobs for flight attendants, pilots and operational support staff. Flair is currently recruiting for 100 pilot positions to meet the needs of its growing fleet.

Flair is adding new 737 MAX aircraft as it strives to achieve the lowest cost per seat mile of any Canadian airline. The aircraft deliver fuel savings and reduce the airline’s CO2 emissions by 14 per cent. Lower per passenger emissions are a vital step in lowering Flair’s carbon footprint as it works to become Canada’s greenest and most sustainable airline.

All routes and schedule details can be viewed at https://www.flyflair.com.

During the 2021 COVID-19 recovery, YLW has been one of Canada’s fastest recovering airports nearing 850,000 annual passengers and offering more than 60 daily non-stop commercial flights with seven airlines.