Edmonton International Airport welcomes Flair Airlines’ new direct flights from Edmonton

ALBERTA, Canada, 2018-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Flair Airlines (Kelowna, B.C.), Canada’s only operating ultra low-fare airline today announced an expanded route network that will more than double its flight service, offering affordable airfares. Included in the expanded network are new direct flights from Edmonton to Victoria, Saskatoon, and Prince George with one-stop connection to Halifax. In addition, Flair has increased its frequencies in almost all the routes it currently serves.  Flights are now on sale and will begin operating on June 15th, 2018.  Earlier growth projections have been realized with this announcement by the airline, with seven aircraft in scheduled service.

“This is a very exciting announcement for Flair and Canadians. Every time we enter a market, Canadians benefit significantly as airfare drops almost immediately by more than 20% on the routes we serve,” stated Jim Scott, CEO, Flair Airlines. “Edmonton continues to be a key city in our route network.”

Flair Airlines currently operates 90 flights per week.  On June 15th, Flair will operate 208 flights per week, with increased  direct, one stop and connectivity throughout its network.

Schedule Highlights (new directs):

Toronto to:                           Halifax

Winnipeg to:                         Calgary, Vancouver

Saskatoon to:                       Edmonton

Calgary to:                            Vancouver, Winnipeg, Kelowna

Edmonton to:                       Saskatoon, Prince George, Victoria

Prince George to:                 Vancouver, Edmonton

Vancouver to:                      Prince George

Victoria to:                            Edmonton

Additionally, the frequency on almost every route we currently serve has grown with this new schedule.

Tickets are now on sale for the summer at www.flairair.ca

Introductory fares to Victoria, Saskatoon and Prince George start at just $79. (one way, taxes & fees included).

“This schedule is a clear indication that the demand for low-fare flying is strong, and we are proud to be the airline that initiated and sparked this movement across the country,” Jim Scott, CEO Flair Airlines.

 

About Flair Airlines Ltd.

Headquartered in Kelowna, BC,  Flair’s roots as a charter airline solidified a commitment to achieving the highest safety  standards and service.   In 2017 Flair transitioned to a scheduled airline, offering affordable airfare to Canadians. Flair is focused on key airports; building a main transfer hub in Edmonton Alberta.   Flair continues to build a network that supports strong seasonal customer demands. By June 15, 2018 Flair will operate 208 domestic flights coast to coast, from 11 destinations.  For more information, please visit our website at www.flairair.ca

MEDIA CONTACT
Julie Rempel
Flair Airlines
204 807 2900
julie.rempel@flairair.ca
SOURCE: EDMONTON AIRPORTS
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