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Accessible travel for all: The Region of Waterloo International Airport earns gold certification rating from Rick Hansen Foundation Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is excited to announce it has achieved ‘RHF Accessibility Certified Gold,' the highest certification level under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) program. A legacy of Rick Hansen's “Man In Motion World Tour,” which took place over 40 years ago, the Rick Hansen Foundation is committed to a world without barriers.

Dec 09, 2025

Air Canada to Double Frequency of Landline Service between Kitchener-Waterloo Airport and Toronto Pearson

Increase to 10 daily return trips will improve connection times for customers MONTRÉAL, October 14, 2025 - Air Canada today said that beginning December 1 it will double the frequency of The Landline Company’s luxury coach service between the Region of Waterloo International Airport and Toronto Pearson. The number of daily return trips will increase to 10 from five, giving customers more convenient options for travelling and better connection times with their onward flights from Air Canada’s global hub.

Oct 14, 2025

New Indigenous art and language installations celebrated at YKF

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo is proud to unveil three Indigenous cultural initiatives at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF), developed in collaboration with Six Nations of the Grand River, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and urban Indigenous artists. The new art and language installations encourage visitors to YKF to learn about and honour the rich culture, history, and traditions of the lands on which the airport is situated.

Sep 16, 2025

Summer is in full swing at Sunwing Vacations, as all customers travel on board WestJet-operated flights starting today, with vacation packages to popular sun destinations All Sunwing Airlines aircraft have fully transitioned over to WestJet's fleet, bringing an enhanced airport and onboard experience for vacation customers TORONTO, May 29, 2025 /CNW/ - Sunwing Vacations is pleased to share that, effective today, all vacation package customers will travel on board WestJet-operated flights. This follows on the heels of the final Sunwing Airlines flights taking off yesterday, May 28th, and the last aircraft being fully integrated into WestJet's fleet, bringing a unified airport and onboard experience for all Sunwing Vacations customers.

Jul 17, 2025

Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)'s 75th Anniversary Open House

Join us Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10 a.m.

Jun 12, 2025

The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) allies with #NotInMyCity to combat human trafficking Waterloo Region – Today, the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) launched a new program to educate and raise awareness of human trafficking in Canadian airports in partnership with #NotInMyCity and the Waterloo Regional Police Services Human Trafficking Unit. “Empowering airport employees through training to recognize and report the signs of human trafficking turns every checkpoint and gate into a frontline defense,” said Karen Redman, Chair of the Region of Waterloo.

Jun 12, 2025

Chartright, Bombardier, and Region of Waterloo International Airport Partner to Support Final Production and Certification of Global Aircraft Waterloo, ON – May, 14th 2025 – Chartright Air Group, Canada’s leading private aviation operator, is proud to join forces with Bombardier (BBD-B.TO) and the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) to support the final production and quality assurance for Bombardier Global aircraft.

May 14, 2025

The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) turns 75: Honouring the past, flying into the future

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is proud to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Since opening its doors in 1950, the airport has grown from a Regional airfield to a vital hub supporting economic development, tourism, trade and community growth by connecting Waterloo Region to the world.

May 13, 2025

Air Canada Renews Agreement with The Landline Company for Luxury Motorcoach Land-Air Connections in Southern Ontario Popular service seamlessly links Waterloo Region, Hamilton and Toronto Airports Contemplated airside-to-airside connections would streamline passenger screening and baggage handling for added customer convenience MONTREAL, May 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Air Canada today said that after a year of successful operation, it has extended its agreement with The Landline Company to continue providing seamless, luxury motorcoach land-air connections between Toronto Pearson and the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and the Region of Waterloo International Airport.

May 08, 2025

Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) propels economic growth

Economic impact has increased by 251 per cent since 2015* Waterloo Region – A new economic impact study confirms that the Region of Waterloo International Airport is a vital economic engine for Waterloo Region and beyond. Prepared by InterVISTAS, the study examined the economic impact generated by the airport’s operations and associated activities in 2023.

Apr 08, 2025