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March 19th, 2024

Richmond, BC – The City of Powell River has announced that the Powell River Airport is set to undergo a comprehensive runway, pavement, and electrical rehabilitation as outlined in their 2020-2045 Airport Master Plan. Recognizing the critical need for upgrades, particularly with the existing runway pavement nearing 40 years, this essential rehabilitation and re-profiling are […]

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February 29th, 2024

RICHMOND, BC – Pacific Coastal Airlines is pleased to reaffirm its commitment to the continuing partnership with Hope Air, an organization dedicated to facilitating complimentary air travel for families and individuals in need of long-distance transportation to access critical medical care. Hope Air, recognized as the only national charity providing free flights, accommodations, and travel […]

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June 7th, 2023

Richmond, BC – Pacific Coastal Airlines has added additional non-stop flights between Vancouver South Terminal (YVR) and Tofino-Long Beach Airport (YAZ) on Thursday, June 8 and Friday, June 9, 2023 to support the communities of Tofino, Ucluelet, and Port Alberni by providing additional seats and cargo capacity needed due to the wildfire east of Port […]

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April 13th, 2023

Richmond, BC – Pacific Coastal Airlines is proud to announce the establishment of three scholarships to support Indigenous youth and pilot-AME training students. The scholarships will be funded by the proceeds from the annual Pacific Coastal Airlines Memorial Charity Golf Tournament and will be awarded in partnership with the British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC). These […]

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October 26th, 2022

Richmond, BC – Pacific Coastal Airlines will add additional non-stop flights between Vancouver South Terminal (YVR) and Masset (ZMT) on Mondays between November 7 and December 12, 2022, to support the communities on Haida Gwaii by providing additional seats and cargo capacity. The flights will be operated on Mondays as follows: Flight #971: Departs from […]

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October 18th, 2022

CALGARY and VANCOUVER – Today, WestJet and Pacific Coastal Airlines launched a reciprocal interline relationship, the first interline collaboration for Pacific Coastal Airlines. Guests can now purchase a single ticket from either airline for travel involving connecting flights between their networks.  Guests will enjoy the confidence of optimized connecting times and the convenience of checking […]

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September 27th, 2022

Richmond, BC – Pacific Coastal Airlines announced it will provide refunds to the original form of payment for customers who hold unused travel credits as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Tuesday, September 27, 2022, Pacific Coastal Airlines is offering customers the opportunity to request a refund by completing an online application to collect […]

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July 27th, 2021

Richmond, BC – Pacific Coastal Airlines will be resuming non-stop service between Vancouver International Airport South Terminal (YVR) and Bella Bella Airport (ZEL) on Tuesday, August 10. “Over the past 16 months we have been working closely with the Heiltsuk Nation operating charter flights to support their essential service travel requirements,” said Pacific Coastal Airlines President, […]

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March 8th, 2021

Richmond, BC – Pacific Coastal Airlines will be temporarily suspending service between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) in Cranbrook. The last scheduled flight to operate this route will be on Thursday, April 29. “Since we resumed our scheduled flight service last June we have not seen sizeable customer demand return […]

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February 10th, 2021

Richmond, BC – Pacific Coastal Airlines flight #8P1205 arrived at Kamloops Airport at 3:25 p.m. on February 9, 2021. The inaugural flight represented the start of the new non-stop flight service between Vancouver International Airport South Terminal (YVR) and Kamloops Airport (YKA). The new service will operate 6 days a week on a Beechcraft B1900 […]

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