Media Releases

Published Aug 6, 2025

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Travelling with Air Canada? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Potential CUPE Strike

Prince George, BC – The Prince George Airport Authority (PGAA) is closely monitoring updates as contract negotiations continue between Air Canada and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which...

Published Aug 1, 2025

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Temporary Checked Baggage Screening Disruption at YXS

***UPDATE August 3, 2025: The CTX has been repaired. Regular checked baggage process resumed.*** ***UPDATE August 2, 2025: K-Prime is troubleshooting with spare parts on hand with an estimate for...

Published Jul 31, 2025

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Road Construction May Impact Access to Prince George Airport

***Update from Okanagan Aggregates: August 5, 2025: Sintich & Ellis Rd. Road work starting August 5 and continuing for 1-2 weeks. Be advised that single lane alternating traffic will be...

Published Jul 2, 2025

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Prince George Airport Authority Appoints Geoff Ritchie as President & CEO

Prince George, BC – The Prince George Airport Authority (PGAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Geoff Ritchie as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2,...

Published Jun 4, 2025

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Brewed Coffee & Co. to Join YXS Terminal Offerings

Prince George, BC – The Prince George Airport Authority (PGAA) is excited to announce the arrival of Brewed Coffee & Co., a locally focused café, now open in the terminal...

Published May 21, 2025

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New Non-Stop Flight from Prince George to Edmonton Takes Off This Summer

Prince George, BC – The Prince George Airport Authority (PGAA) is pleased to share that WestJet is launching a new non-stop route between Prince George (YXS) and Edmonton International Airport...

Published May 20, 2025

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Noir Food Services to Bring Food and Beverage Services Back to Prince George Airport (YXS)

Prince George, BC – The Prince George Airport Authority (PGAA) is pleased to announce that Noir Food Services has been selected to provide food and beverage services at the Prince...

Published May 13, 2025

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Community Notice: Fire Training Exercise Alert!

We wanted to inform you about an upcoming event at the Prince George Airport that may cause some concern, but rest assured, it’s all in the name of safety and...

Published Mar 19, 2025

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Take a Hike – Enter to Win an Ultimate Outdoor Escape in Kelowna with Pacific Coastal Airlines

Take a Hike—literally! Ready to explore the outdoors like never before? Prince George Airport (YXS) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW) are giving you the chance to explore Kelowna, thanks to...

Published Mar 3, 2025

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Central Mountain Air Celebrates the Inaugural Non-Stop Flight from Prince George to Calgary

Central Mountain Air (CMA) is pleased to announce the successful launch of its inaugural non-stop flight from Prince George (YXS) to Calgary (YYC), effective March 3, 2025. This new route...