Richmond, BC – Pacific Coastal Airlines is proud to celebrate 25 years of continuous service at Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Since 2000, the airline has provided an essential transportation link between Vancouver Island and key destinations across British Columbia, supporting regional connectivity, tourism, and business travel.

“Celebrating 25 years at Victoria International Airport is a proud moment for Pacific Coastal Airlines,” said Johnathan Richardson, Vice President, Commercial, at Pacific Coastal Airlines. “Victoria has always been an important part of our network, and we are grateful to the community, our passengers, and our airport partners for their continued support. We look forward to many more years of connecting Vancouver Island with the rest of B.C.”

Today, Pacific Coastal Airlines offers direct scheduled service between Victoria and four key destinations:

  • Vancouver South Terminal (YVR) – 20 weekly flights providing frequent access to the Lower Mainland
  • Kelowna (YLW) – 14 non-stop weekly flights connecting Vancouver Island to the Okanagan Valley
  • Kamloops (YKA) – 6 non-stop weekly flights offering direct access to BC’s Interior
  • Prince George (YXS) – 7 non-stop weekly flights linking to Northern BC

These routes reflect Pacific Coastal Airlines’ commitment to providing convenient, reliable air service that supports business, tourism, medical, and family travel.

The airline marked the occasion today with a small celebration at the Pacific Coastal Airlines counter inside Victoria International Airport. Passengers and staff enjoyed a festive atmosphere with balloons and cookies handed out to thank the community for 25 wonderful years of support.

“Pacific Coastal Airlines has been a valued partner at Victoria International Airport for 25 years, playing a vital role in strengthening regional air access across British Columbia. Their service connects Vancouver Island with key interior and northern communities, ensuring residents, businesses, and visitors alike can travel with ease. Reliable regional air service like this is essential to the economic vitality and social fabric of province, and we are proud to celebrate this milestone with Pacific Coastal.” Elizabeth Brown, President and CEO, Victoria Airport Authority

“On behalf of our region’s business community, The Chamber congratulates Pacific Coastal Airlines for their quarter-century of service connecting Greater Victoria with other hubs across the province. The service provided by Pacific Coastal Airlines helps our destination’s visitor economy immensely, as well as driving investment in our region by closing the distance between cities,” Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce CEO Bruce Williams said. “Living on an Island, we all know how important it is to have reliable and consistent transportation to other regions.”

 

Anniversary Seat Sale – Save 15% on Flights!

To celebrate this milestone, Pacific Coastal Airlines is offering a 15% discount on flights between Victoria (YYJ) and all its destinations. Travellers can book using the promo code YYJ25 between May 9 and May 16, 2025, for travel between September 21, 2025 and April 25, 2026. For the promo details, schedules, and flight information, visit pacificcoastal.com, call the Call Centre at 1-800-663-2872, or contact a local travel agent.

 

About Pacific Coastal Airlines

 Pacific Coastal Airlines is a privately owned, British Columbia-based regional airline operating from Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) South Terminal. Serving 18 destinations across BC, the airline is committed to connecting communities with reliable and convenient air travel. Recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers of 2025, Pacific Coastal Airlines fosters a strong workplace culture while delivering exceptional service.

As the 13th-largest airline at YVR by total outbound seats and the third-largest by take-offs and landings, Pacific Coastal Airlines plays a key role in regional aviation. In addition to scheduled flights, the airline provides customized charter and cargo services throughout British Columbia and Western Canada, supporting businesses, tourism, and remote communities.

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