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By Dylana Kneeshaw

INAUGURAL FLIGHT

Pacific Coastal Airlines fills Kamloops to Vancouver connection gap

Feb 10, 2021 | 10:18 AM

KAMLOOPS — Non-stop service from Vancouver and Kamloops continued this week, with the inaugural flight of Pacific Coastal Airlines to Fulton Field.

Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 9) the airline began a new schedule through the Kamloops Airport (YKA) with its first trip landing at 3:25 p.m. Pacific Coastal Airlines will now offer afternoon flights Sunday through Friday, which will fill the void left by Air Canada’s service cancellation.

Earlier in January, Air Canada halted the only direct flight connection to Vancouver as a result of decreased demand from ongoing travel restrictions and quarantine rules.

“We are very excited to be returning to Kamloops and offer the opportunity for safe, reliable, and essential travel to Vancouver and our British Columbia destinations,” said Pacific Coastal Airlines Vice President of Airports, Laura Nadin-Young in a release. “We welcome back our returning customers and are looking forward to greeting our new customers.”

Airport Managing Director Ed Ratuski says the addition will be a huge support for essential service workers, passengers travelling for medical appointments, and time-sensitive cargo transportation.

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“Welcoming the return of Pacific Coastal Airlines to Kamloops is certainly a bright spot for the airport and the community we are proud to serve,” said Ed Ratuski, Managing Director, Kamloops Airport. “This new service provides a valuable connection with Vancouver for essential travel as we look forward to recovery.”

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Pacific Coastal Airlines is a privately owned regional airline operating from Vancouver International Airport’s South Terminal (YVR). It currently flies to 18 airports in BC.