Newsroom | Region of Waterloo International Airport

Flair Airlines new Las Vegas service takes flight from the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).

Waterloo Region - Tonight, Flair Airlines will launch its inaugural flight to Las Vegas, Nevada from the Region of Waterloo International Airport. While the new service will enhance travel options for residents, it also represents a significant milestone in the continued growth and development of air travel in Waterloo Region.

Dec 16, 2023

Flair Airlines Soars East: Direct Summer Flights to St. John’s Unveiled from YKF. Region of Waterloo, ON - Flair Airlines has unveiled plans to expand its reach into Atlantic Canada with routes between the Region of Waterloo and St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Dec 01, 2023

Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre breaks ground on new Aviation SIM Centre and Innovation Hub Waterloo Region – The Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) is excited to announce that today they broke ground on a 3,300 square-foot expansion project that will transform their existing Advanced Training Centre into a cutting-edge Flight SIM Centre and Innovation Hub. Based at the Region of Waterloo International Airport, the Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) is one of the largest and most experienced professional flight training schools in Canada.

Oct 31, 2023

Official opening of the newly constructed baggage system at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) Official opening of the newly constructed baggage system at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) Region of Waterloo, ON - Today the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) officially opened its newly constructed outbound baggage system. The system is a critical piece of the second of the three phase Airport Terminal Expansion Project.

Jun 29, 2023

Regina and Waterloo International Airports join wave of Canadian digitalization thanks to SITA technology More than 700 SITA kiosks to be deployed across five Canadian airports SITA continues to cement itself as the passenger processing partner of choice for Canada’s airports, delivering a state-of-the-art common technology platform allowing a faster and easier travel experience. Expanding on a collaboration with three of the country’s largest airports, SITA will extend the benefits of its passenger touchpoints to Regina International Airport and Region of Waterloo International Airport with the delivery of check-in and self-bag drop systems.

May 31, 2023

Minister of Transport announces new funding for essential equipment for Region of Waterloo International Airport From: Transport Canada News release May 25, 2023 Breslau, Ontario Transport Canada Canada’s airports are essential to helping keep communities connected and creating good, middle-class jobs to support our economy. From visiting friends and family, to essential medical services, to getting goods to market, we rely on our local airports to support and sustain vibrant communities.

May 25, 2023

Chartright Air Group expands with opening of new FBO at Waterloo Airport CHARTRIGHT AIR GROUP PRESS RELEASE | MAY 24, 2023Chartright Air Group, Canada's largest provider of private jet charter activity, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of their newest FBO, Hangar 64, at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF). This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone for Chartright as it expands its operations to better serve the industry's growing demands and their growing clientele.

May 24, 2023

Flair Airlines to launch flights to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic this fall

• Daily service will launch from Toronto and twice weekly service from Ottawa and Kitchener-Waterloo • Flair enters Caribbean market with addition of direct flights to Dominican Republic • One-way fares as low as $149 EDMONTON, May 11, 2023. Today, Flair Airlines, Canada’s everyday low fare airline, announced the addition of a new country to its network.

May 11, 2023

Government of Canada makes important investments at Waterloo Regional Airport Waterloo, Ontario Transport Canada The last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the importance of local airports to keeping communities connected to essential services and to each other. That’s why the Government of Canada is committed to supporting airports from coast to coast to coast.

Oct 05, 2022

Official opening of the newly constructed departures lounge at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)

Region of Waterloo, ON - Today the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) officially opened its newly constructed departures lounge. The lounge is one piece of the airport's $30.

Jul 05, 2022