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Select passenger flights from Kelowna to resume Sunday nightOnce air tankers working to suppress fires across the Central Okanagan are grounded for the night, at around 9 p.m., commercial flights will resume.FireAug 20, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Kelowna airport closed for second straight dayAirport director Sam Samaddar is hopeful that full commercial operations will resume on Monday, but, due to wildfire uncertainty, that may not happen.FireAug 19, 2023
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Vancouver snow chaos spills over to Kelowna airportWith YVR cancelling and delaying dozens of inbound and outgoing flights, airport traffic in B.C.'s Southern Interior is suffering from reverberations.CanadaFeb 28, 2023
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Alaska Airlines trims Kelowna-Seattle route to winter only from year-round serviceAccording to YLW, Alaska Airlines was suspending its summer operations due to decreased route demand, along with limited flight crews and aircraft.CanadaFeb 25, 2023
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More delays at Kelowna, B.C.’s airport due to aviation fuel pump failureIt is anticipated the pump replacement will be completed by 1 p.m. While this work takes place there may be some delayed and/or cancelled flights at YLW.CanadaDec 28, 2022
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Passengers face long waits at Kelowna airport; hiring fair aims to ease staff shortageTo fill the gaps created by shifting travel realities amid the COVID pandemic, Kelowna International Airport will host a hiring fair with employers servicing the airport terminal.ConsumerJun 13, 2022
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Kelowna airport receives $3.2M in federal fundingThe City of Kelowna says the funding will go towards essential routine maintenance and facility operations associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaFeb 22, 2022
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YLW calls on Ottawa to reevaluate COVID-19 protocols for international travellersYLW's airport director says COVID-19 testing for international travellers needs to be shifted to their destination communities.CanadaJan 22, 2022
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New low-cost airline launches service to Kelowna“An affordable airline like Lynx will open doors for travellers looking to explore our beautiful region and increase travel opportunities for the Okanagan community.”ConsumerJan 19, 2022
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Kelowna airport director honoured to chair North American division of airports councilThe Airports International Council - North America is an advocacy group that describes itself as the 'voice' of the airport business.CanadaJan 13, 2022
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