Discover family fun and tour the new operations building at the YLW Spring Travel Show
Public Service Announcement
This Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., the Kelowna International Airport (YLW) Spring Travel Show is back! Bring the entire family to explore a world of travel possibilities, aviation exhibits, family activities and see behind-the-scenes of YLW’s new Operations & Emergency Services Building.
The Spring Travel Show takes place at the KF Centre for Excellence, located at 5800 Lapointe Drive. Meet travel agents, airlines, hotels, and hospitality experts who will share the latest travel tips and trends.
Attendees can win amazing prizes while discovering places to explore from YLW this spring, including new direct flights to Ottawa, and expanded routes to Toronto. Daily flights to Seattle will continue, and flights to Saskatchewan and Manitoba will have extended seasons.
Additionally, YLW’s new Operations & Emergency Services Building (OESB), located at 5557 Airport Way, is opening its doors and offering attendees a behind-the-scenes look at airport operations. Meet airport operational specialists/firefighters, see the trucks and equipment and get a tour of the new facility that’s instrumental in keeping one of Canada’s fastest growing airports running safely and efficiently.
“This travel show is a great opportunity for Okanagan residents to explore travel options while getting a rare look at how the airport operates,” said Sam Samaddar, Kelowna International Airport, Chief Executive Officer.
Raffle tickets for the prize draws are $5 each or $20 for five tickets and will only be available at the event.
- Roundtrip airfare for two, courtesy of Air Canada
- Roundtrip airfare for two, courtesy of Air North
- Roundtrip airfare for two, courtesy of Central Mountain Air
- Roundtrip airfare for two, courtesy of Flair Airlines
- Roundtrip airfare for two, courtesy of Pacific Coastal Airlines
- Roundtrip airfare for two, courtesy of Porter Airlines
- Roundtrip airfare for two, courtesy of WestJet
Raffle proceeds from the event will benefit the YLW Scholarship Fund, supporting aviation and aerospace students conducting their studies in the Okanagan region.
Free parking will be available at YLW, and shuttles will be provided to transport attendees to the KF Centre for Excellence and Operations & Emergency Services Building.
Please follow signage and staff direction.
Attendees are encouraged to consider other forms of transportation, such as carpooling or public transit.
For more information, visit ylw.kelowna.ca/travelshow.
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