Richmond, BC – Pacific Coastal Airlines is proud to announce the launch of a new route between Kelowna and Comox. This strategic expansion underscores our commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and providing travellers with convenient options for seamless journeys within British Columbia.

Operating from Sunday to Friday, this service will offer travellers flexibility in planning their trips and cater to a variety of travel needs. The new route will be introduced in the 2024 summer schedule, with its inaugural flight scheduled for June 25. The new route will be serviced by reliable Beechcraft 1900 aircraft, ensuring passengers enjoy a comfortable and efficient travel experience.

The flight schedule for the Kelowna – Comox route is outlined below:

Flight Number Route Departure Arrival Effective Date
8P1962 Kelowna (YLW) to Comox (YQQ) 08:45 09:55 June 25, 2024
8P1963 Comox (YQQ) to Kelowna (YLW) 10:20 11:30 June 25, 2024

“Pacific Coastal Airlines continues to demonstrate the time value and economic benefits of connecting B.C. communities with non-stop flight options avoiding the need to connect through major hub airports,” said Johnathan Richardson, VP of Customer & Commercial at Pacific Coastal Airlines. “Building on the success of our non-stop flights from Kelowna to Victoria and Nanaimo, we are excited to provide customers with a third gateway option to Vancouver Island from Kelowna with the introduction of our new Kelowna – Comox flight service.”

“The announcement of this new direct flight to Comox means yet another link for Kelowna to Vancouver Island, which further enhances regional connectivity and provides more opportunities for economic growth. It also aligns with YLW’s commitment to providing more efficient and seamless travel options to our residents and visitors,” says Mayor Tom Dyas. “I am grateful to our long-standing partnership with Pacific Coastal Airlines as our city continues to grow and our airport evolves.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Pacific Coastal Airlines to launch new direct flights to Comox and provide more options for our passengers as we continue to grow the network between Vancouver Island and the Okanagan region,” said Sam Samaddar, YLW Chief Executive Officer. “Vancouver Island is a popular destination for Okanagan residents, for both business and leisure, and we look forward to welcoming Comox Valley visitors to our region as well. Pacific Coastal Airlines has been a trusted airline partner with YLW for the past 11 years, bringing multiple regional destinations to Okanagan residents. The new route to Comox is another example of the airline’s commitment to serving the needs and interests of the local community.”

“We’re excited to welcome Pacific Coastal’s new direct service to Kelowna. Our residents love to travel and an Okanagan connection has been in high demand. With quick and convenient service six days a week, we’re eager to show off the nature and culture of the Comox Valley and be the perfect gateway to Vancouver Island for travellers from BC’s Interior. Our partnership with Pacific Coastal Airlines has been very successful and we couldn’t be happier to assist them to expand service to the Comox Valley Airport,” Said Mike Atkins, CEO, Comox Valley Airport Commission.

Passengers can now book their flights for the Kelowna – Comox route through the Pacific Coastal Airlines website, by contacting the Call Centre at 1-800-663-2872, or by reaching out to their preferred travel agent.

To celebrate the launch of this new route, Pacific Coastal Airlines is pleased to offer a special promotion. Passengers can enjoy a 20% discount on bookings using the promo code: KELCOM. Further details regarding the promotion can be found on the Pacific Coastal Airlines website.

 

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 18 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.

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