Newsroom | Region of Waterloo International Airport

Flair Airlines to launch service from Kitchener-Waterloo to Montreal Service to Montreal from Kitchener-Waterloo begins July 7Flights will be non-stop, twice weekly, and starting at $29New route is part of Flair's recent base expansion at Region of Waterloo International Airport Edmonton, Alberta, May 4, 2022 - Flair Airlines, Canada's everyday low fare airline, continues its growth in Kitchener-Waterloo with the announcement of service to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. The non-stop route will connect Kitchener-Waterloo to Montreal twice weekly.

May 04, 2022

Official opening of the new domestic arrivals building at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) Region of Waterloo, ON – Today, the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) officially opened a new domestic arrivals building. The building is one piece of the airport’s $35 million Airport Terminal Expansion Project currently underway.

Apr 21, 2022

Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) ranked the 6th busiest airport in Canada in 2021 The Region of Waterloo - Statistics Canada Annual Aircraft Movement Statistics Report ranks the Region of Waterloo International Airport as the 6th busiest airport in Canada in 2021. This report, tracks aircraft movements, a take-off or a landing.

Mar 15, 2022

Flair Airlines strengthens commitment to Kitchener-Waterloo with new aircraft and 50+ new jobs Canada's independent low fare airline will base a third aircraft in Kitchener-Waterloo Each aircraft brings increased passengers, greater connectivity, and approximately 50 additional direct and indirect jobs to the region New service to Charlottetown and Saint John from Kitchener-Waterloo starts in June Kitchener, Ontario, February 23, 2022 - Today, Flair Airlines, Canada's everyday low fare airline, announced the expansion of its base today at Region of Waterloo International Airport. A total of three aircraft will be based at the airport, bringing economic growth and greater connectivity to the region.

Feb 23, 2022

Flair Airlines says “¡Hola México!” with Low Fare Flights from Canada to Cancun and Los Cabos Canada's leading low-fare airline begins Mexico service in February from Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia Edmonton, Alberta, November 16, 2021 - Flair Airlines, Canada's only true ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC), continues to expand and change the face of the Canadian aviation market as it introduces nonstop, low-fare flights to Cancun and Los Cabos, Mexico, from Vancouver, Abbotsford, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Kitchener-Waterloo. “Starting in February, Canadians will enjoy affordable, sunny winter getaways to Cancun and Los Cabos without breaking the bank,” said Garth Lund, Chief Commercial Officer, Flair Airlines.

Nov 16, 2021

Pivot Airlines announces service to Ottawa and Montreal from the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF). Toronto, ON - Pivot Airlines is pleased to announce the launch of scheduled air service between Waterloo Region and Ottawa beginning February 19, 2022, and between Waterloo Region and Montreal beginning March 21, 2022. Advanced tickets go on sale midnight November 5, 2021 at www.

Nov 05, 2021

Government of Canada announces additional Canadian airports accepting international passenger flights Ottawa Transport Canada The Government of Canada is prioritizing the health and safety of all people in Canada by continuing to take a risk-based and measured approach to re-opening the border. Canada's phased approach to easing border measures is informed by the available data and scientific evidence, including the vaccination rate of Canadians, and the improving epidemiological situation.

Nov 02, 2021

Chartright Air Group will open a new FBO in Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada’s “Silicon Valley”. Chartright will double the size of its existing aircraft hangar at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and provide a wide range of services for private jets, passengers and flight crew. The new Fixed Base Operation (FBO) will offer a spacious passenger lounge, private jet management and charter services, aircraft maintenance/repair and expanded Jet fuel capacity.

Oct 28, 2021

Construction to Double the Size of Region of Waterloo International Airport Waterloo Region, ON - Today, Regional Council, as well as airport staff, airline and business partners celebrated the airport's expansion project that will see Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) double in size in the next six months. This will accommodate growth that will see passenger traffic increase from 70K in 2019 to over 1 million in 2022.

Oct 14, 2021

Waterloo Airport and Flair Airlines Announce Additional Destinations Waterloo Region, ON - Today, Flair Airlines announced additional destinations out of the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF). The new destinations include Fort Lauderdale and Orlando-Sanford, Florida, which will begin non-stop air service starting the week of October 31, 2021.

Jul 08, 2021