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It was a big day at YKF on Wednesday! We had (count them out with us) 1, 2, 3, 4 – 737s lined up at our gates, ready to take passengers to Calgary, Winnipeg, Montreal, & Vancouver!
#Flyfromhome
#YKF
#FlyYKF
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The new domestic arrivals building looking pretty slick as we await the arrival of
@FlairAirlines
flight 824 from
@HfxStanfield
— the first YKF passengers to enter the building!
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In the
@RegionWaterloo
, we've got style, we've got finesse, we've got FLAIR! Join us in welcoming
@FlairAirlines
who will be offer air service to/from
@FlyEIA
@yvrairport
@YWGairport
@FlyYYC
@Fly_YYJ
@HfxStanfield
when travel restrictions lift.
#wrawesome
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The
@CFSnowbirds
are on their way! Listen for the roar of the jet engines overhead
@RegionWaterloo
& enjoy.
Thank you
#OperationInspiration
for spreading joy across the land, lifting our spirits & making us proud to be
#Canadian
!
Thank you
#EssentialWorkers
#StaySafe
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Welcome to our
#wrawesome
community
@FlairAirlines
! When travel restrictions lift, fly NON-STOP to/from
@FlyEIA
@yvrairport
@YWGairport
@FlyYYC
@Fly_YYJ
@HfxStanfield
- this ULCC will make flying from home a breeze with service minutes from your doorsteps
@RegionWaterloo
!
#FlyYKF
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Here's our full
#airport
expansion plan in all its glory! From domestic arrivals to outbound baggage, it's all there. What a difference a big picture makes! We can't wait to welcome you to the new YKF. 💙
Visit the link to download the accessible pdf:
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We're so pleased to share this announcement!
We have partnered with
@ridelandline
to connect airports in
@flyyhm
and
@FlyYKF
with the airline’s Toronto-Pearson global hub on a single itinerary combining a luxury motorcoach service with Air Canada flights for a seamless journey.
Learn more:
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BIG NEWS to share with you
@RegionWaterloo
! We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Pivot Airlines who will provide air service to
@ottawacity
@cityoftoronto
@CityWindsorON
@MTL_Ville
help us offer our warmest welcome in true
#wrawesome
style!
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Today was a happy day here at YKF. We welcomed our 1st
@FlairAirlines
aircraft in with a water cannon salute! Full coverage next week as we put together all the pieces of the day. Until then, let's show Flair our warmest welcome, virtually & in
#wrawesome
style! 💙
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They are ready to soar, listen for that beautiful
@WaterlooWarbird
jet engine roar!
T-33 is heading your way
@RegionWaterloo
@cityofcambridge
@CityKitchener
@citywaterloo
& Harvard to
@cityofguelph
@ 11:30 a.m.
Please plane spot responsibly & do not crowd public areas to watch.
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As of Nov. 30, international passenger flights will be permitted to land at 8 additional Canadian
#airports
& YKF is pleased to be on the list! Thank you
@OmarAlghabra
@Transport_gc
@TimLouisKitCon
@Redman4Region
@ValBradford_
& all who joined this am's announcement!
#wrawesome
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#deepbow
@SunwingVacay
what an incredible gesture. 🙏
Due to
#COVID19
outbreak, we are offering any available northbound seats on our repatriation flights to stranded Canadians, free of charge – including non-Sunwing customers. For more information, please visit:
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Our GM, Chris Wood was elected President of the Airport Management Council of Ontario (AMCO) this week! This is a 2-year volunteer position representing the interests of Ontario’s
#airports
& aerodromes while promoting safety & efficiency. Please join us in a 👏👏👏 for Chris!
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They're here... 🛩️🛩️🛩️🛩️🛩️
@CFSnowbirds
have arrived at YKF as they prep for their show in
@StratfordON
tomorrow night! Please stay tuned & watch from home - or the skies... ☁️👀☁️
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Thank-you
@RegionWaterloo
for this awesome recap of
@FlairAirlines
1st flight out of YKF
#airport
! It was an exciting morning as
#EssentialTravellers
boarded their flight to
@FlyEIA
& gave us a small glimpse of all we have to look forward to once travel restrictions are lifted.
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@CityKitchener
@citywaterloo
@cityofcambridge
@wellesley_ca
@WilmotTownship
@northdumfries
@Woolwichupdates
@RegionWaterloo
! Welcome our new partners
@FlairAirlines
who will offer air service to
@FlyEIA
@yvrairport
@YWGairport
@FlyYYC
@Fly_YYJ
@HfxStanfield
when safe to do so!
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Love is in the air! 💍
Does anyone know "Vanessa?!" They got a special proposal yesterday via
@FliteLineFBO
& our Ops team member saw it go up. We'd love to hear the whole story!
Regardless, we're wishing happy days to the 🤞 happy couple!
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"It's not going in our yard, Russ. It's going in our Air Terminal Building."
We give you the YKF family Christmas tree! 🎄
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It's been a busy
#MothersDay
! Let's hope the weather holds for the
@CFSnowbirds
3rd take-off of the day. Looking forward to seeing
#OpInspiration
soar over
@RegionWaterloo
shortly after 4:15 p.m. today.
#StayHome
& Support
#EssentialWorkers
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"It's a beautiful day in the neighbourhood..."
#EssentialTravellers
boarding the 1st
@FlairAirlines
flight to
@FlyEIA
today (05/01/21). ✈️
This
#airport
is smiling HUGE (under our masks, of course). A welcome change.
#wrawesome
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Good morning travelers 💙
The sun is coming up as
@FlairAirlines
is getting ready to welcome their first group of passengers to
@DeerLakeAirport
✈️
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It's hard to believe we've come this far! To the left, a (low-flying) birds-eye view of progress on the new YKF
#airport
departure lounge. To the right, an almost complete domestic arrivals hall with an estimated completion of April! So. Close. And very happy - aren't you?
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Hey
@RegionWaterloo
! It's beginning to look a lot like
@KW_Oktoberfest
around here! The official Maypole is up & ready for the VIRTUAL opening ceremonies tomorrow at 12pm sharp! She's a beaut on our tarmac (maybe we'll keep her? 😆), kudos to the team who heaved her up! 💪💪💪
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We're celebrating more exciting news with
@FlairAirlines
today! YKF will now be home to 3 of their fleet creating 50+ jobs & making
#WaterlooRegion
one of their largest bases! Also, who's ready to fly to
@flyYYG
&
@YourSJAirport
starting this June?! 🥳
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Yesterday our
#airport
runway was quiet due to wind & our sweeper was in the shop. Thanks to Alex from our Operations team who lended us his giant "lockdown beard!" This runway is 7003 ft long... Needless to say, Alex is working overtime for the foreseeable future. 😅
#FridayFun
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This morning we celebrated the grand opening of our new
#YKF
departure lounge! A massive thank you to
@CCBFinOntario
, the YKF team and everyone else involved in making this happen!
✈️ Find out more:
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“I got vaccinated to do my part in combating COVID19 so that we can move past the pandemic & forward towards a brighter, more prosperous future.”
Jordan Martin, YKF Airport Operations Specialist
#WhatsYourWhyWR
#TeamVaccineWR
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Thanks to
@FlyWWFC
&
@GLHeli
,
@StatCan_eng
reports YKF was the busiest airport in Canada in Nov. 2020. This is due to their
@ConestogaC
&
@UWaterloo
pilot training programs. It's a pleasure to have them here. They remind us: times may be tough, but there is a future in
#aviation
.
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It is a beautiful day to be in the sky over
@RegionWaterloo
. Thanks
@CWHM
for stopping by
@FlyYKF
with the DC-3! Enjoy the ride home.
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Some
@Disney
#Frozen
magic for you as you wrap up this rainy Monday in
#WaterlooRegion
. Thanks to our airline partners
@WestJet
for sending some cheerfulness our way last Friday. 💙
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Annnnnnnnddddd service to Punta Cana with
@SunwingVacay
is back!
#goodmorning
#wrawesome
#flytopuntacana
#whereitswarm
#flyykf
#itsthebest
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Skip the traffic-18 minutes to Toronto with
@iflygta
Flights begin Nov 6 between
@FlyYKF
and
@BBishopAirport
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BIG
#news
for the
#RegionofWaterloo
!
@Chartright
announced the construction of a new FBO here at YKF today. The facility will include a hangar capable of supporting private & commercial aircraft from a small business jet to a Boeing 757. Learn more here:
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The milestones keep coming at
#YKF
! Yesterday was the busiest day in the 73 year history of the airport as we helped send 800+ passengers to destinations from coast to coast. Our apron was loaded with aircraft heading to Charlottetown, Halifax, Calgary, Vancouver and
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HAPPY CANADA DAY! EH! We love this little technical detail that was spotted on the wheel hub of a
@SunwingVacay
aircraft here at YKF. A cute representation of our Canadian "EH" lingo & we knew we had to share it today. Happy Birthday Canada! We are so proud to call you home. 🇨🇦
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There's nothing like a beautiful sunrise to start your day. Happy Monday Waterloo Region.
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Big news
#WaterlooRegion
! A trial on-demand transit service to Breslau & our
#airport
will begin next spring. "Passengers will pay standard
@GRT_ROW
fares & the service will connect to other nearby transit routes so people can transfer to other buses & the Ion." Read more below.
Trial bus service to Breslau and regional airport to start next spring.
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It's a BIG day – our new domestic arrivals building is officially OPEN! Thanks to all who contributed to this project, from funding to design to trades to our YKF team!
@CCBFinOntario
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Fresh off the runways, introducing this season's hottest colour palette: Green, black, & white!
@FlairAirlines
⚫️
#comingsoon
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1/3 It was a historical day at YKF today! Waterloo Region Chair
@Redman4Region
, along with Regional Councillors, Commissioner
@regierr
,
#Airport
GM Chris Wood, & reps from
@My_Chamber
@FlairAirlines
@SunwingVacay
@WestJet
@ExecutiveAv
celebrated our airport’s expansion!
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We're wishing all our friends at
@navcanada
a happy
#InternationalDayOfTheAirTrafficController
#ATCDay
! Air Traffic Controllers keep our skies safe while guiding aircraft to their destination. To our YKF tower, thank-you for all you do. Sending clear skies & sunshine your way. 🌞
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A special holiday shoutout to our friends
@navcanada
for making our YKF tower the most festive sight on our airfield this year! And of course for guiding all 🎅 safely through the skies. On behalf of our entire
#airport
family, we wish you a
#MerryChristmas
& a
#HappyNewYear
!
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Next stop: St. John’s, NL ✈️
Passengers were up bright and early this morning to celebrate our first flight to St. John’s, NL with
@flairairlines
🛫
Flights will operate twice a week starting May 6, 2024, and will increase to three times a week as of May 27, 2024.
(1/3)
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Congratulations
@NAVCanada
! New air traffic control tower
@FlyYKF
opens today, replacing one of the oldest towers in Canada.
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Thanks for stopping
@FlyYKF
with this sweet ride! Proudly made in Canada,
@vikingairltd
's 100th production Series 400 Twin Otter is a beauty!
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Keep your eyes to the skies over
@FlyYKF
this morning! FIFI will be in the air at 9 and 10:30 am.
@B29B24Squadron
@WaterlooWarbird
#kwawesome
#wrawesome
#usaf
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Now Flying: Kitchener-Waterloo (
#YKF
) to Montreal (
#YUL
).
The
#YKF
team is excited to partner with
@FlairAirlines
to offer affordable flights to Montreal!
Book your next adventure today:
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It's
#FaceMaskFriday
! Remember, when choosing your non-medical face mask it should be:
😷Made of cloth or fabric, never non-breathable materials.
😷Secured by elastics or ties, do not use tape - OUCH!
😷Fits snugly, with no gaps & does not impair your vision.
@ROWPublicHealth
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That's a wrap on day one of flying to
@DeerLakeAirport
with
@FlairAirlines
!
📍 Next stop: Charlottetown, PEI
@flyYYG
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Good afternoon. This is the pre-boarding announcement for a much needed weekend. Please have your streaming service & cozy slippers ready. May we also suggest preparing a light snack & beverage before adjusting your seat back & tray tables in their fully reclined positions. 💙
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Day 2 has begun! We are excited to welcome all of our passengers aboard our first flight to Charlottetown, PEI on
@FlairAirlines
✈️
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*Ahem*
🎶Don'ttt lettt yourrr mask hang low, don't let it wobble to & fro, don't tie it in a knot, don't tie it in a bow (you should loop it around your ears) Don't throw it o'er your shoulder, you should wash it in soap n' water, don't let your mask-hang-low.🎶
#SafeTravels
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Meet
@FlairAirlines
Captain John Picard over on our Facebook page! We've been chatting with some of Flair's staff with local ties to
#WaterlooRegion
. Read our Interview with Captain Picard - it's a great story for those who dream of becoming a Pilot ✈️
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As a member of the
@SOAirports
, today's news of our partnership with
@FlairAirlines
is widely celebrated! Support your local airport, support your vital local economy. When it is safe to do so, book your tickets online at & choose "Kitchener-Waterloo."
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It's a beautiful winter's day in our neighbourhood! 🌤️❄️🥶✈️🚜
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Up, up and away! Eyes to the sky as the
@WaterlooWarbird
T-33 roars by!
@RegionWaterloo
@cityofcambridge
@CityKitchener
@citywaterloo
- enjoy!
#StayHome
#StopTheSpread
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Quick, name a beach that has 22 km of sand made of crushed coral, so regardless of how hot the day is it's always cool to the touch. 🤔
It's CANCÚN, MEXICO! 🪅
#WaterlooRegion
fly from home with
@FlairAirlines
ultra-low-cost fares to Cancún via YKF! Service begins Feb. 2022. 👏
Hola, beaches! Our services just got a bit spicier thanks to our newest destinations to Mexico. Starting in February, Canadians can enjoy affordable, sunny winter getaways to Cancun and Los Cabos from Vancouver, Abbotsford, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Kitchen...
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Meet the (hungry) baby Horned Larks we found! Horned Larks are common around N. American
#airports
. They're not considered to be of huge threat as they forage for seeds & insects by walking/running across the ground. If anything, we hope you get a lark out of the photo. 😏
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“My why? So I can see my Grandparents again. I saw my Oma for the first time last week. She’s homebound & during the pandemic, I wasn’t able to see her outdoors. I actually got to sit in her house & chat with her.” Jacob Poirier, Airport Operations Specialist
#WhatsYourWhyWR
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Yes
@tomjgalloway14
@vidman
@The_REAL_Cooper
@medic65726
@lleftie163
@sequence_fairy
& all with their 👀 on the skies! You did see the
@CdnHarvards
&
@WaterlooWarbird
flying over the
@RegionWaterloo
, they've been in formation training the past few days. It's pretty cool! 🛩️
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Look who stopped by
@GreatLakesHeli
@FlyYKF
@RegionWaterloo
today -
@rickmercer
! Great day for a flight!
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Happy
#GivingTuesday
Give space, 6ft/2m
Give protection, wear a mask
Give kindness, to those unable to wear a mask
Give reassurance, wash your hands
Give patience, to all navigating new policies/procedures
Give support, to local businesses
Give thanks, to our frontline heros
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Runway 14-32 is now OPEN with a spiffy new paint job! While it was closed for aircraft grounded by
#COVID19
our
@FlyYKF
Operations Team assisted with repainting runway markings & did a fantastic job! Thank you!
#StaySafe
#EssentialWorkers
#PhysicalDistancing
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Stop by
@FlyYKF
this Sat Aug 25 after 12 noon to meet
@CanBorderGTA
/
@FrontiereCanGT
Officer Singh and Detector Dog Newton
#YKFAFD
#DOGS
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New year, new air terminal building. ✈️ Here's the latest & greatest of our YKF expansion project for this first week of 2022. Highlights include structural steel install on our departure lounge, siding install on our baggage building, & the reopening of our revamped parking lot.
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Making rainbows this morning - what a great way to start the day!
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5
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.
@B29B24Squadron
FIFI is starting engines for her last flights from
@FlyYKF
@WaterlooWarbird
She will be over Kitchener, Cambridge and Guelph shortly!
#b29
#planespotting
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6
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We got vaccinated for: Early morning departures, long flights, weekend getaways, hugs at arrival gates, tearful goodbyes, layovers, take-offs, inflight service, smooth landings, adventure, culture, & everything the gift of
#airtravel
brings. ✈️
#WhatsYourWhyWR
#TeamVaccineWR
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#WaterlooRegion
are you following our airline partners
@flywithpivot
? They're announcing exciting things coming our way very soon 📢✈️📢 these new routes are another great step for the
@RegionWaterloo
!
📢NEW ROUTES 📢| Pivot your travel – The highway won’t miss you. Our two new destinations - Ticket sales start Nov 1 – Nov 5
Kitchener/Waterloo – Ottawa
Kitchener/Waterloo – Montreal
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"To protect myself as a front line worker & volunteer firefighter as well as to protect my family. I wanted to be a part of the solution." Gary Auger, YKF Airport Operation Lead Hand
#WhatsYourWhyWR
Looking to get vaccinated? Visit the
@RegionWaterloo
for more info.
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Adios amigos! Seasonal direct service to Cancun, Mexico with our airline partners at
@SunwingVacay
has officially begun. What a great service to have in the
@RegionWaterloo
and how fitting to mark it on such a cold blustery day!
#flyykf
#flytocancun
#hellosunshine
☀️🤗☀️
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We see them! 🤩 Have a great flight, Warbirds! 🚀🚀
We’re starting our pre-takeoff routine and plan to take off around 5:30. Waterloo Region, keep your eyes up and ears open as we head out, and Stratford, we can’t wait to see you!
(Do you see our speedy friends in the background?)
@StratWarriors
#formationflying
#stratfordon
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Check this out! Remember the profile of Alex, our co-op student, we shared earlier this week? Turns out, Alex is quite the digital artist! 👀 at this awesome drawing he did for
@FlairAirlines
. It includes an ode to all 20 🇨🇦 destinations they fly to! Can you spot & name them all?
These postcard perfect views are created by
@FlyYKF
Summer Co-op student, Alex. Enjoy his story here and please help us wish him the best as he heads
#backtoschool
🍏
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Thank you to the operation crews
@FlyYKF
working hard to keep our runways clear
#ONstorm2018
#icestorm
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YKF
#AIRPORT
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE! Here's what we're excited about this week:
🚜Terminal building reopened for international passengers!
🧳Making headway on the building and ramp foundations in the departure lounge.
🚧 Groundside parking lot will open early next week.
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Heading south? GREAT! So are we. We are pleased to share that our airline partners
@FlairAirlines
have added 2 new destinations to YKF. Please welcome sunny Florida's
@FLLFlyer
&
@SFB_Airport
! Read the full release for more deets:
🌞😎🌞
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an inaugural flight to Abbotsford, all before 9 a.m.! We need to give a huge shout out to the entire YKF team, our partners, and the community for supporting local air service! We continue to grow thanks to you!
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