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Pacific Coastal adding PG to Kelowna flight in October

Frequent visitors to the Okanagan won’t have to brave the Highway 97 traffic as much thanks to a new direct flight.

Today (Monday), Pacific Coastal Airlines announced a new service supporting travel between Kelowna and Prince George starting October 28th.

The new service will operate six times a week, on a Sunday to Friday schedule.

Photo supplied by Pacific Coastal Airlines.

Direct flights to Kelowna will leave YXS at 7:45 AM, arriving at 9:10. For those needing a return flight to the northern capital, it departs at 6:20pm, landing at 7:40.

“We are thrilled to welcome Pacific Coastal Airlines’ new route from YXS to YLW, enhancing travel options for our community. This service complements existing routes and reflects our commitment to providing diverse and convenient travel opportunities,” said Gordon Duke, President and CEO of the Prince George Airport Authority.

Passengers can now book flights for the Kelowna-Prince George new route through the Pacific Coastal
Airlines website by clicking here.

The airline is also offering a special promotion where passengers can enjoy a 20% discount on bookings using the promo code: KEL2PG.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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