11/28/2017
announces regional service to Cranbrook
Service to the Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to begin on March 7, 2018.
is bringing its air service to Cranbrook / Kimberley, and representatives throughout the region are expressing their excitement!
The new service comes under an agreement with Pacific Coastal Airlines.
“Today’s announcement represents an air service advancement milestone that we’ve been striving towards for years,” said Tristen Chernove, CEO of Elevate Airports, which manages CRIA.
“This partnership between tow great companies, and Pacific Coastal Airlines, is a best case scenario allowing for the right size aircraft (Saab 34), providing high frequency to and from Calgary and timely connections with WestJet’s national and global network.
“Welcome — you’ll soon see just how delighted we are to have you operating in Cranbrook.”
Cranbrook Mayor Lee Pratt said the announcement was very exciting news for Cranbrook and Kimberley area.
“Residents of Cranbrook and Kimberley have been waiting for years for WestJest connections, giving access to destinations around the world,” Pratt said. “This also opens up the world with easier access.”
We will be putting a concentrated effort into encouraging the public to take advantage of this added service.”
Stay tuned for more details!