Pacific Coastal Airlines Announces New Service to Penticton
December 11th, 2020
Richmond, BC – Pacific Coastal Airlines is pleased to announce a new non-stop service between Vancouver International Airport South Terminal (YVR) and Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) effective Monday, January 11, 2021.
The 50-minute flight will be a major support for essential service workers seeking a quick, convenient, and affordable travel option between the lower mainland and the interior communities.
The service will operate 6 days a week between Vancouver and Penticton. Flights will be offered Sunday to Friday on the 19 passenger pressurized turboprop Beech 1900D aircraft. The 1900D offers comfortable seating, 6-foot cabin height, generous cargo capacity, and is designed to operate in all weather conditions.
| Route | Frequency | Departing | Arriving | Effective |
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| Vancouver to Penticton | Monday - Thursday | 10:40 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | January 11, 2021 |
| Penticton to Vancouver | Monday - Thursday | 12:00 p.m. | 12:50 p.m. | January 11, 2021 |
| Vancouver to Penticton | Friday & Sunday | 2:45 p.m. | 3:35 p.m. | January 11, 2021 |
| Penticton to Vancouver | Friday & Sunday | 4:05 p.m. | 4:55 p.m. | January 11, 2021 |
“Despite the challenging year we have had, Pacific Coastal Airlines remains committed to offering safe, reliable and convenient flight service throughout British Columbia,” said Johnathan Richardson, Vice President of Commercial Services. “We have been discussing the opportunity of expanding our network in the Okanagan and are pleased to announce that we will be starting service between Vancouver and Penticton in January.”
Residents and officials within the Penticton Region and surrounding area are supportive of the new service. “I’m sure I speak for all residents and travellers who rely on scheduled access to air travel, we couldn’t be happier to receive this news,” said Penticton Mayor, John Vassilaki. “Regular flights at our airport are critical to ensuring it stays top-of-mind as an active and viable travelling option to and from our City. The arrival of Pacific Coastal Airlines passenger services will not only help fill the void recently created by the departure of Air Canada, I’m also confident this popular carrier will quickly build a loyal following of travellers who will embrace flights to Vancouver and the convenience they offer.”
“The Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce is delighted to hear that Pacific Coastal Airlines will be providing six flights a week between Penticton and Vancouver starting January 11,” said Nicole Clark, Chamber President. “This commitment is a boon for our business community and the entire region. We welcome this news and encourage everyone to support this airline when flying to and from Vancouver.”
Travel Penticton welcomes Pacific Coastal Airlines to Penticton! “We are very excited to have this service to Vancouver start in January,” stated Thom Tischik, Executive Director. “The connection from Penticton to Vancouver is important for both our visitors and residents of Penticton and the South Okanagan for recreational and business travel. The daily weekday and Sunday flights will become very popular over the coming months and will be a definite asset to Penticton and area.”
Introductory fares are now on sale as low as $150 one-way, per passenger (inclusive of fees, surcharges and tax). To book this new service visit www.pacificcoastal.com or speak to your travel agent.
Pacific Coastal Airlines has also adopted additional safety measures to ensure the health and wellbeing of staff and customers. The measures include enhanced aircraft sanitation practices, physical distancing at airport facilities, reduced contact points and the requirement for all customers to travel with a face mask and answer health check questions before boarding. Learn more about the additional safety measures online.
About Pacific Coastal Airlines
Pacific Coastal Airlines is a privately owned British Columbia based regional airline operating from Vancouver International Airport’s South Terminal (YVR) that currently flies to 15 airports in British Columbia. Connecting to additional destinations along the south coast of British Columbia through its affiliate airline Wilderness Seaplanes, located in Port Hardy on northern Vancouver Island. Pacific Coastal is also the operator of WestJet Link, providing service from its base in Calgary to Cranbrook, Lethbridge, Lloydminster, and Medicine Hat.
Media contact:
Quentin Smith, President
Email: corpcom@pacificcoastal.com
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