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Lynx Air’s Inaugural Flight to Victoria Takes Off

Canada’s new ultra-affordable airline is celebrating its arrival in Victoria with a seat sale  Lynx Air’s (Lynx) first flight from Victoria International Airport took to the skies today, marking the commencement of twice weekly return services to Calgary international Airport. In the lead up to summer, Lynx will expand its return services between Victoria and …

Sidney, North Saanich, and Victoria Airport Authority form partnership to build Galaran/Beacon Ave West roundabout

SIDNEY, BC– Sidney, North Saanich, and Victoria Airport Authority have agreed upon a Memorandum of Understanding to build a roundabout at the intersection of Beacon Avenue West and Galaran Road. Stirling Avenue will also be realigned to connect to the roundabout. The infrastructure improvement will increase public safety, reduce congestion, and support economic development in …

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) Recognized with Airports Council International (ACI) Award for Best Hygiene Measures in North America

Victoria International Airport’s (YYJ) commitment to the health and safety of our passengers has earned it the Airports Council International (ACI) Award for Airport Service Quality Best Hygiene Measures by Region (North America).   “The ACI Airport Service Quality Awards represent distinction in the industry and we are honoured to be recognized.  The Hygiene Award is particularly …

Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) Recognized as a Top Employer in BC

Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) has been named as one of BC’s Top 100 Employers for 2022. “We’re pleased to receive this recognition for a third consecutive year,” said Geoff Dickson, Victoria Airport Authority President and CEO.  “Being recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers is a direct reflection of the dedication and commitment of the …

Flair Airlines Starting Service as the First True Ultra Low-Cost Carrier in Victoria

Flair Airlines Starting Service as the First True Ultra Low-Cost Carrier in Victoria With Fares Less Than $30 The rapidly growing ULCC starts service to 3 new destinations from Victoria, ensuring sustainable low-fares and fair competition Edmonton, Alberta, July 1, 2021 – Flair Airlines, Canada’s only independent ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC), continues its growth with …

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) Achieves Gold Accessibility Certification from Rick Hansen Foundation

Today, Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is pleased to announce that it has received the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified Gold rating under its Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility CertificationTM   (RHFAC) program.  YYJ is the second airport in British Columbia and fourth in Canada to achieve this rating. The RHFAC program is a national rating system that measures …

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