A new direct flight out of Prince George Airport (YXS) is set to make its inaugural trip this weekend.
WestJet announced in May that it will begin service between Edmonton and Prince George this Saturday, with two flights per week throughout the peak summer season.
“Restoring service to Kamloops and introducing service to Prince George is a direct reflection of Canadians’ interest in exploring their own backyard this summer,” said John Weatherill, WestJet executive vice-president and chief commercial officer. “With more flights and more seats in key Western Canadian markets, we’re giving Canadians better access to the destinations they rely on for business, leisure and visiting loved ones.”
The new route is part of WestJet Encore’s expanded summer offerings, which include direct service from Edmonton to both Prince George and Kamloops. Flights will operate using De Havilland Dash 8-400 (Q400) aircraft.
In a social media post, YXS said it is “thrilled to see WestJet continue investing in our region and helping open new doors for business, travel and tourism.”
