Flair airline adding new flights out of Winnipeg, expanding existing routes – Winnipeg | 24CA News
Flair Airlines is including just a few new routes out and increasing the frequency of current flights from Winnipeg.
The low-cost air provider introduced Wednesday it’s going to start providing flights from Winnipeg to Kelowna and Victoria in B.C., in addition to London, Ont., this summer time.
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“The addition of these new routes out of Winnipeg is important for our growing network as we work to connect the dots,” mentioned Flair’s chief business officer, Garth Lund, in a launch.
“Winnipeg is an important part of our network, and the launch of our new routes to Victoria, Kelowna and London is a testament to our commitment to connecting Winnipeg to even more destinations across the country.”
“We are excited to continue to grow our presence in this important market.”
According to Flair’s media launch, fares for one-way flights to Kelowna and Victoria will begin as little as $49 and one-way flights to London, Ont., will begin as low $69.
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Flair’s twice-a-week flights to Victoria are scheduled to start out June 9. Twice weekly flights to Kelowna will begin June 10 whereas two flights every week to London are anticipated to start out June 11.
Flair says the growth may also see the variety of flights out of Winnipeg improve for some current routes, together with six further weekly flights to Toronto Pearson International Airport, 5 further weekly flights to Calgary International Airport, and 4 extra flights to Vancouver International Airport each week.
The adjustments will see Flair transfer to every day flights from Winnipeg to Calgary and Vancouver, and improve flights from Winnipeg to Toronto to 3 occasions every day.
Nick Hay, president of the Winnipeg Airports Authority, mentioned Flair’s growth will create extra native jobs and convey extra tourism cash into Manitoba.
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“We’re excited to see our partnership with Flair continue to grow to benefit all Manitobans,” Hays mentioned in a launch.
“Through the addition of more flights and more great destinations, Flair is helping to provide more convenient travel options to and from our region at affordable prices.”
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