Penticton Regional Airport

• Wildfire air tankers return to Penticton, B.C. ahead of wildfire season

  According to BC Wildfire Service, the Penticton tanker base is the second busiest base in the province after Kamloops, based on retardant usage.

  Canada

  May 10
  
• Disappointment, shock from B.C. Interior politicians as Air Canada cuts service to Penticton

  On Tuesday, the airline announced it will suspend the Penticton-Vancouver route indefinitely, as of Jan. 11, due to pandemic-related challenges.  

  Dec 10, 2020
  
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• Coronavirus: Air Canada to suspend passenger operations in Penticton

  Air Canada is the only commercial flight option to the Lower Mainland. It said starting Jan. 11, it will suspend operations at Penticton until further notice.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2020
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• Wildfire smoke impacting flights at Penticton airport

  Transport Canada, which owns and operates the small airport, says some flights are being impacted by the low visibility and ceiling “due to smoke throughout the South Okanagan.”

  Sep 15, 2020
• New navigational aid to prevent flight turnarounds at Penticton airport

  Air travellers said they were forced to spend money out-of-pocket for overnight accommodation and connections were missed, causing headaches. 

  Nov 27, 2019
• Second World War bombers touch down in Penticton

  Both aircraft on display were built in the 1940s and are aerial artifacts of history.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2019
• Local, federal politicians ask for public’s help to protest YYF flight cuts

  The scheduling changes come as the airline upgrades the fleet on the remaining three daily flights to the larger Bombardier Q400 airplanes.

  Mar 28, 2019
• City of Penticton survey solicits feedback in wake of Air Canada flight schedule changes

  The survey, which runs until April 6, will gauge travel patterns at the Penticton Regional Airport in the wake of Air Canada flight schedule changes.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2019
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• Air Canada faces pushback over plans to cut popular Penticton-Vancouver early morning flight

  Opposition to Air Canada's plan to cut a popular Penticton-Vancouver early morning flight is gaining momentum among the South Okanagan business community.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2019
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• Navigation system improvements not included in multi-million dollar Penticton airport expansion

  The mayor of Penticton said while he’s pleased Transport Canada is investing millions in Penticton Regional Airport’s terminal, he would also like to see improvements to the navigation system.

  Mar 13, 2018