Pacific Coastal Airlines launches new non-stop service between Kelowna and Victoria

November 23rd marked the launch of Pacific Coastal Airlines’ (PASCO) new non-stop service between Kelowna and Victoria. The new flights will operate seven days a week using a Saab 340 aircraft. The new flights will operate twice a day Monday to Friday and once a day Saturday and Sunday.

“We know there is a significant market opportunity for this new route,” says Sam Samaddar, YLW Airport Director. “This route will greatly serve both business and leisure travelers.”

As part of the launch, Greater Westside Board of Trade will be hosting a Kelowna-Victoria business exchange, where regional businesses and organizations will discuss ways to make the new service as strong and vibrant as possible.

“We recognize that it will take both communities to foster and grow this new service,” said Samaddar. “We want to ensure this new route succeeds, and we can only do that with the support of our tourism, business and political partners.”

With the establishment of this new air service, PASCO has chosen to set up a new permanent base at YLW, which includes the hiring of six new staff.

“This is a significant move for Pacific Coastal Airlines,” said Jenelle Hynes, PASCO’s Business Development and Customer Service Manager for the Okanagan Kootenay Region and YLW base supervisor. “We’re strongly committed to the Okanagan and we think that the region will really benefit from this new base.”

Passengers can make reservations on the airline’s website at www.pacificcoastal.com , by phoning the call centre at 1-800-663-2872 or through a local travel agency.