The airline that serves the Trail Regional Airport is teaming up with Air Canada.
Pacific Coastal Airlines says it is launching a parntership that will let customers book itineraries combining Pacific Coastal and Air Canada flights on a single ticket. Customers will also be able to check in and receive boarding passes for all flights at their first point of departure, Pacific Coastal said in a news release.
The agreement applies to eligible itineraries combining Pacific Coastal Airlines flights with Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, and Air Canada Express flights.
“Partnering with Air Canada is a significant milestone for Pacific Coastal Airlines and the communities we serve,” said Quentin Smith, president of Pacific Coastal Airlines. “This agreement will make it easier for our customers to travel beyond British Columbia while creating new opportunities for visitors, businesses and families to reach communities throughout our province.”
“This interline agreement with Pacific Coastal strengthens regional connectivity by linking their network with Air Canada’s global reach,” said Karim Rachi, senior director for global partnerships at Air Canada.
“Together, we are making it easier for travellers across British Columbia to access destinations in Canada and around the world, while helping drive tourism and economic growth in communities throughout the province.”
Eligible itineraries are available through Air Canada and travel agencies but are not yet available through Pacific Coastal.
Trail city councillor Paul Butler, who co-chairs the airport advisory committee, welcomed the news.
“Regional air service is about much more than just getting from Trail to Vancouver. It’s about connecting our community to the rest of Canada and the world,” he said. “Anything that makes those connections easier and more seamless is important for residents here, businesses and visitors alike.
“I see this as building on the value of the service we already have. The next piece is continuing to work toward the reliability and connectivity our region needs.
“This reinforces why maintaining and improving the Trail Regional Airport is important. We need to make sure our regional airport remains connected to the broader transportation network, because that connectivity supports residents, businesses, tourism and economic development.”
Pacific Coastal recently announced that it is being acquired by Harbour Air. The airline offers two flights from Trail to Vancouver most days and one flight on Saturdays. The airline recently celebrated its 20th anniversary serving Trail.
