Thursday July 08, 2021 – Thanks to PN
Waterloo Region, ON – Today, Flair Airlines announced additional destinations out of the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF). The new destinations include Fort Lauderdale and Orlando-Sanford, Florida, which will begin non-stop air service starting the week of October 31, 2021. This is in addition to the seven domestic destinations already operating out of YKF multiple times a week, including Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Kelowna (starting August 1), Vancouver, Victoria and Winnipeg.
“The increase in destinations will be an asset for the community,” commented Regional Chair Karen Redman. “We are pleased with Flair Airlines’ commitment to providing affordable travel and connectivity across Canada, as well as the opportunities this provides for an economic recovery in terms of business and tourism in the Region of Waterloo.”
Launched in 2017, Flair Airlines is Canada’s only independent Ultra-Low Cost Carrier (ULCC), which means they operate with a low-cost business model and offer customers tickets at a much lower price.
“Flair is very excited to be working with the Region of Waterloo International Airport and to bring the freedom of affordable travel to local residents,” said Stephen Jones, President and CEO of Flair Airlines. “As the world starts to come out of the pandemic this summer, Flair and YKF will be there with low fares to give more Canadians the opportunity to travel, visit friends and family, and to see what Canada and the U.S. has to offer.”
Details of Flair’s non-stop service from Kitchener-Waterloo are as follows:
| Destination | Service Begins | Frequency* |
| Calgary, AB (YYC) | 02-May-21 | Tues, Thurs, Sat |
| Edmonton, AB (YEG) | 01-May-21 | Tues, Thurs, Sat |
| Halifax, NS (YHZ) | 03-May-21 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
| Kelowna, BC (YLW) | 01-Aug-21 | TBD |
| Vancouver, BC (YVR) | 03-May-21 | Daily |
| Victoria, BC (YYJ) | 02-Jul-21 | Tues, Thurs, Sat |
| Winnipeg, MB (YWG) | 02-Jul-21 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) | 31-Oct-21 | Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sun |
| Orlando-Sanford, FL (SFB) | 31-Oct-21 | Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sun |
*Frequency of routes listed is at the start of the scheduled route. Frequency on some routes may change. Check specific travel dates and book at www.flyflair.com.
Flair Airlines’ non-stop service will help drive the local economy through tourism, job creation and the purchase of local goods and services.
This partnership will also:
- improve access to Waterloo Region for companies that want to do business here
- expand connectivity to large cities and improve talent attraction and retention
- enhance tourism through cross promotion and build leisure traffic
- create potential for aviation-related program development with post-secondary institutions
Health and safety measures are in place at this time as per Region of Waterloo Public Health and federal and provincial government regulations. Before travelling, check the Government of Canada’s website at www.travel.gc.ca/travel-covid and Flair Airlines at www.flyflair.ca for travel, as well as health and safety measures.
About the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is a full-service facility which supports commercial, corporate and general aviation. The airport is home to 25 businesses that employ 300+ people that together contribute more than $90 million annually to Waterloo Region’s economy. YKF is owned and operated by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario (Canada). For more information visit waterlooairport.ca, call 519-648-2256 / toll free 1-866-648-2256 or contact your travel agent.
About Flair Airlines
Flair is Canada’s only Ultra-Low Cost Carrier (ULCC) and is on a mission to liberate the lives of Canadians by providing affordable air travel that connects them to the people and experiences they love. With an expanding fleet of Boeing Max and 737 aircraft, Flair is growing to serve 20 cities across Canada, as well as international destinations. For more information visit www.flyflair.com.
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