Bearskin Airlines adds additional flights to Ottawa from the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)

Waterloo Region - To celebrate the 2^nd Anniversary of Bearskin Airlines' Ottawa service, the airline will increase service from three flights to four flights each business day. Sunday service will also be increased from one flight to two flights. In addition to the extra frequency, flight times have been enhanced to better meet customer preferences and facilitate improved connections to Northeastern Ontario via Ottawa and improve reliability.

 "It is great to see Bearskin Airlines' Ottawa air service enhanced," said Ken Seiling, Regional Chair. "The increased frequency will provide greater convenience for our community and save precious travel time by providing a local alternative for air travellers."

 The high frequency service offered by the Airline and participation in the Aeroplan Frequent Flyer Program are geared to serving the business community who commute regularly between Waterloo Region and Ottawa.  Effective September 28, 2009, Bearskin will provide a 6:15 p.m. departure out of each market, extending the work day to better suit the needs of Bearskin's frequent flyers.

 "Our customers have been asking us for more flight options between Waterloo and Ottawa, especially more choices in the evening and an earlier morning departure from Ottawa," said Ron Hell, Director of Marketing & Sales for Bearskin Airlines. "We're certain that these schedule enhancements will dramatically increase the value of our service to the business community."

Following are the schedule details of Bearskin's enhanced non-stop service:

 Kitchener/Waterloo (YKF) to Ottawa (YOW)

Ottawa (YOW) to Kitchener/Waterloo (YKF)

Seat sale pricing is now available for those looking to travel during Thanksgiving weekend and Oktoberfest celebrations. Sale fares are available until September 6, 2009 starting at $99 one way plus taxes and surcharges. Double Aeroplan Miles are also offered between September 15 and October 15, 2009.

 Take the hassle out of your business and vacation travel and choose your local alternative! The Region of Waterloo International Airport is easy to navigate with modern amenities including high-speed wireless Internet, car rentals and complimentary baggage carts. No traffic jams or lost vehicles, just convenient and friendly air service.

 Let the Bear fly you there in less time than it takes to drive between Waterloo Region and Toronto's Airport. Save time and money and collect Aeroplan points with every flight.  For more information, visit www.bearskinairlines.com, call 1-800-465-2327 or ask your local travel agent.

The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is owned and operated by the Region of Waterloo. Year-round daily scheduled service: WestJet, offering daily non-stop flights to Calgary with connections to Western Canada; and Bearskin Airlines, offering daily flights to Ottawa with connections to Northeastern Ontario.  Seasonal sun vacation charter service is available from December through March with Sunwing Vacations. For more information contact your local travel agent, visit www.waterlooairport.ca or contact Airport Administration at 519-648-2256.

 Bearskin Airlines Founded in 1963, Bearskin Airlines is one of Canada's oldest privately owned commuter airlines offering over 100 scheduled flights daily to 17 destinations from Flin Flon and Winnipeg in the west to Ottawa in the east. Waterloo Region is the southernmost destination served. Named after the Northern Ontario community of Bearskin Lake, the company maintains major bases of operation in Thunder Bay and Sioux Lookout and employs over 250 people. Bearskin Airlines has provided a direct link between Ottawa and Northern Ontario since 1993.  For more information contact your local travel agent, visit www.bearskinairlines.com or call 1-800-4652327.