YLW

• Low travel interest to the U.S. leads to WestJet suspending flights from YLW

  'Air Canada, WestJet, Porter, and Flair have changed their schedule, at least for the summer. They’re still going to most U.S. destinations, but with less capacity.'

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2025
  
• Travel in and out of Okanagan remains strong for spring break amid border tensions

  Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is handling between 6,500 to 7,500 people daily, according to Sam Samaddar, the airport’s CEO.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2025
  
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• Kelowna to offer direct flights to Los Angeles

  As of Dec. 19, 2024, Alaska Airlines will offer direct flights from YLW to LAX. 'This new direct destination will provide benefits to our entire community,' said Kelowna's mayor.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2024
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• WestJet flights resume out of Kelowna International Airport

  The Kelowna International Airport saw 72 flights cancelled over three days. This has left more than 6,000 passengers stranded.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2024
• Impact of WestJet strike hits passengers at Kelowna International Airport

  Over 407 WestJet flight have been cancelled within a six-day period and the mechanics strike is affecting travel in the Kelowna International Airport.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2024
• First phase of years-long construction project underway at Kelowna airport

  The construction is expected to have an impact on passengers as the busiest travel months of the year approach.

  Canada

  May 23, 2024
• New zero-emission truck centre in Kelowna, B.C. breaks ground at YLW

  Velocity Truck Centres Canada broke ground on a 41,000-square-foot facility at the Kelowna, B.C., airport Friday to support sales and service of zero-emission trucks.

  Economy

  Apr 13, 2024
• Fog creates days of delays at Kelowna International Airport

  Thick fog settling into Kelowna caused days of delays and diversions at the airport, though conditions are currently improving for those who plan to travel. 

  Traffic

  Jan 31, 2024
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• Kelowna airport exceeds 2 million passengers for 3rd time

  'As one of the country’s fastest recovering airports, YLW is an important economic driver for our community,' Mayor Tom Dyas said.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2024
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• Chaotic day at Kelowna International Airport with weather delays, burst pipe

  With outbound flights at YLW being delayed because of de-icing on Friday, that, in turn, impacted inbound flights.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2024