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For release August 17, 2023 Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) has confirmed the approval of Kothari Group’s proposal to construct a 129-room hotel on 3.5 acres of commercial zoned land at the Victoria International Airport (YYJ) at the corner of Highway 17 and Beacon Avenue West. Intended as the Victoria region’s first extended stay hotel, the …
Cathie Ounsted, Chair of the Board of Directors of Victoria Airport Authority (VAA), is pleased to announce today that following a rigorous executive search process, Elizabeth Brown has been appointed President and CEO of VAA, effective September 18, 2023. Ms. Brown is delighted that this new role will allow her to return home to Victoria, …
Richmond, BC – Pacific Coastal Airlines is excited to announce the launch of a new route between Victoria and Kamloops. This expansion reaffirms the airline’s dedication to fostering community connections and delivering seamless travel experiences for passengers throughout British Columbia. Starting Tuesday, October 17, 2023, Pacific Coastal Airlines will offer six weekly non-stop flights between Victoria …
TORONTO / June 27, 2023 – Porter Airlines is adding Victoria to its network, with flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Victoria is the second city in British Columbia that Porter serves with the new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The E195-E2 has the lowest fuel consumption per seat and …
For release June 6, 2023 Uber, the largest rideshare company in Canada, has launched its service at Victoria International Airport (YYJ), giving travellers another safe, affordable, and reliable transportation option at their fingertips. “Just in time for a busy summer season, we are excited to bring rideshare to more British Columbians. Residents and visitors coming …
For release May 25, 2023 Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) welcomed Kenmore Air’s inaugural flight with service between Friday Harbor, WA and Victoria International Airport (YYJ). The new flights operate utilizing a nine (9) passenger Cessna 208 Caravan. “We are thrilled to welcome our newest airline, Kenmore Air to Victoria. This complementary expansion to their seaplane …
KABU, a made-in Canada ride-hailing company, has launched its service at Victoria International Airport (YYJ), giving travellers another safe, affordable and reliable transportation option from their fingertips. “We’re excited to finally bring to Greater Victoria residents and visitors the type of on-demand services they have been looking for, said Austin Zhang, CEO of KABU-Ride Inc., …
Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) recently partnered with our friends at Pollinator Partnership Canada to build a native species plant pollinator garden at YYJ. The garden is located along Willingdon Road next to the roadside digital billboard. The area was originally a thriving Garry oak meadow that supported a rich and diverse ecosystem, featuring grasslands, woodlands, and …
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) has been chosen as the most efficient airport in the under 5 million passengers category in North America in the 2022 Global Airport Performance Benchmarking Report. This is the fourth time in the past ten years that YYJ has received this award with previous recognition in 2014, 2016 and 2020. The …
July 28, 2022 (Traditional territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ peoples, Sidney BC) — Victoria International Airport announced today that it is currently evaluating a proposal for a new 129-room Marriott hotel on its property, adding more amenities and convenience for travellers from across the region. Proposed by the family owned and operated Kothari Group, the hotel …
