News release

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is preparing for an essential holiday travel season to help those who need to travel this winter, get where they need to go. 

Typically, during the holiday season, YLW would see over 100,000 passengers through the terminal over a three-week period. While traffic through the airport will be reduced, passengers are advised to plan ahead and understand travel restrictions and requirements to ensure a safe and healthy trip.  

On Sunday, October 25, 2020, Kelowna International Airport (YLW) celebrated the arrival of ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop and its inaugural non-stop flight between YLW and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).

This fall and winter Swoop will provide non-stop service from YLW to YYZ four times per week. Flights depart from Kelowna on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays operating with modern Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Service with Swoop is scheduled to operate from October 25, 2020 to April 24, 2021.

Today, Kelowna International Airport (YLW), along with 27 airports across Canada, kicked off Canadian Airports Safety Week, an airport-led initiative to promote healthy and safe work practices among airport employees.

Starting on September 23, 2020, Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) screeners will begin temperature screening all passengers before they depart from Kelowna International Airport (YLW). This is in addition to the health screening questions and the wearing of face coverings already required for all travellers.

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) has implemented a series of new health and safety initiatives at YLW to ensure the public can feel confident when travelling through the airport, and know what to expect before they arrive.

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) was advised by WestJet and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) that a guest who flew on March 17 from Calgary to Kelowna on flight WS 3343 has tested positive for COVID-19.

Updated March 16, 2020

Today, Kelowna International Airport (YLW) was advised by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) that a guest who flew on March 10 on WestJet flight WS 3326 from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to YLW has tested positive for COVID-19. All passengers of flight WS 3326 disembarked in Kelowna.

YLW is sharing this information to keep the community informed about the possibility of virus transmission.

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is hosting its annual Spring Travel Show Saturday, March 7, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Guests can meet with airlines, travel agents, hotels and resorts to get helpful travel tips and information on popular destinations.

This year, YLW and its partners are giving away 13 prize packages, including:

Largest aircraft to operate at YLW will begin scheduled service this summer

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is pleased to announce 40 per cent more capacity on Air Canada’s daily non-stop service to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), just in time for the busy summer travel season.

On Sunday, January 26th, Canucks Autism Network (CAN) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW) will host their third annual YLW Accessibility Tour for individuals with autism and their families. Held from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the YLW WestJet check-in area, over 70 individuals are expected at the event.

Due to anxiety or sensory sensitivities, air travel can present significant challenges for individuals with autism. The tour will take families through the entire pre-flight process, including check-in, security, finding their gate and boarding a plane.