The Prince George Airport remains open despite a significant drop in flights.
According to YXS, Air Canada and WestJet continue to operate flights to Vancouver for essential travel, while Central Mountain Air and Pacific Coastal Airlines have ceased operations until June.
“We will do our part to get through this as quickly and safely as possible. When it’s time for recovery, we will be here for our community” said Gordon Duke, President, and CEO of the Prince George Airport Authority.
“Air travel will play a major role in helping rebuild our regional economy, whether it’s a family vacation, a successful business trip, or bringing distant friends and relatives together. We will continue to enable jobs and economic growth for our region.”
Passenger numbers in March were down 44% compared to the same month last year.
In 2019, 44,817 passengers flew in and out of YXS in March, compared to 24,964 last month.
The PGAA expects to see a massive dip in passenger numbers for April as travel restrictions remain in place.
Anyone needing to book flights is reminded to check airline websites for the most up to date information.
The airport reminds those travelling by air, non-medical grade face coverings are now mandatory as per Transport Canada.