A new direct link between Prince George and Kelowna will be available to travellers in October.
Pacific Coastal Airlines will introduce the new flight route on Oct. 28. It will involve morning flights on a Beechcraft 1900 six days a week. The plane can carry 19 passengers.
It will connect the Prince George International Airport (YXS) with the Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
“We are thrilled to welcome Pacific Coastal Airlines’ new route from YXS to YLW, enhancing travel options for our community,” said Gordon Duke, president and CEO of the Prince George Airport Authority. "This service complements existing routes and reflects our commitment to providing diverse and convenient travel opportunities."
The daily flight will leave Kelowna Sundays through Fridays at 6:20 a.m. and land in Prince George at 7:40 a.m., then leave Prince George at 7:45 a.m. and land in Kelowna at 9:10 a.m.
“Our new route offers customers enhanced access to convenient travel between northern B.C. and the Okanagan,” stated Johnathan Richardson, VP of customer and commercial at Pacific Coastal Airlines, in a press release. “We’re grateful for the strong support of our newly added flights and are eager to continue to expand our services throughout the province.”
Flights on the new route can now be booked through the Pacific Coastal Airlines website, by calling 1-800-663-2872, or through a travel agent