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[Matt R.]

The 2013 Caravan don’t lie.

[Missed Approach]

Flair Air still hanging in and proving they can still pull their own weight 

 

https://canadianavia...es-2025-on-top/

[Victoria Watcher]

Even with just one engine.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 10 January 2026 - 01:22 PM.

[Missed Approach]

Victoria mentioned in article for pre clearance for departing passengers from the inner harbour via ferry.

 

https://www.ctvnews....er-strategy-us/

[Missed Approach]

VAA has posted the RFP for terminal expansion on their website.

 

Posted Jan 7th, closes Feb 6, awarded on Feb 27, and contract commencement Mar 5.

 

https://yyj.ca/wp-co...or-Services.pdf

 

 Departures Pavilion, Western Expansion, extensive baggage

handling system upgrades, new international arrivals processing, expanded holdrooms,
concessions, offices, and significant associated civil works. The Program is forecast to be
delivered over multiple phases and years and is expected to address the capacity
constraints identified in the 2024 Capacity Analysis—most notably in check-in, pre-board
screening, holdrooms, baggage make-up, baggage reclaim, Canada Border Services
Agency (CBSA), and gate capacity.

[Mike K.]

Will we see anyone other than Durwest? I believe Durwest was the contractor on the majority, if not all, of the major terminal projects under the former CEO. I may be wrong, and would appreciate confirmation if anyone has it.

[Missed Approach]

Will we see anyone other than Durwest? I believe Durwest was the contractor on the majority, if not all, of the major terminal projects under the former CEO. I may be wrong, and would appreciate confirmation if anyone has it.

They were on the last three major projects. They have favored them in the past.

Nanaimo Airport too....

Edited by Missed Approach, 13 January 2026 - 06:32 PM.

[Mike K.]

Ok, I thought so. This is dating back to the early 2000s when the terminal was first expanded woth the rotunda and glass terminal.

[Missed Approach]

Ok, I thought so. This is dating back to the early 2000s when the terminal was first expanded woth the rotunda and glass terminal.

Yes, the first big project was the new airline counters, east end, rotunda, west baggage claim and the lower hold room.
Second was the upper hold room and baggage make up and screening area expansion.
Then the parking lot projects and then the further lower hold room.
They were very good keeping airlines and tenants updated on project stages and moves we all had to face over the years.

[Missed Approach]

I had a laugh over this statement from the RFP  ............ so basically the entire terminal building

 

The Program is forecast to be delivered over multiple phases and years and is expected to address the capacity constraints identified in the 2024 Capacity Analysis—most notably in check-in, pre-boardscreening, holdrooms, baggage make-up, baggage reclaim, Canada Border Services
Agency (CBSA), and gate capacity.

Edited by Missed Approach, 13 January 2026 - 10:31 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

BREAKING NEWS

WestJet goes back on plan to reduce legroom on planes following ‘feedback’

“Feedback” from travellers on a plan to reconfigure plane cabins to reduce the legroom prompted WestJet to go back on its plan, the airline said in a statement Friday.

[lanforod]

yeah, they really should go back to 30" pitch, and I'd go so far as to say if someone is taller than 6'2", airlines should be required to provide a 32" pitch seat at no extra cost.

[Missed Approach]

United Airlines this summer has two new routes to Canada.

- Washington Dulles to Halifax NS

- Washington Dulles to Quebec City QB

I'm sure they will be operated on United Express brand, but shows United is still interested in Canada, and the east coast. I think these were AC routes dropped last year....could be wrong

[Victoria Watcher]

yeah, they really should go back to 30" pitch, and I'd go so far as to say if someone is taller than 6'2", airlines should be required to provide a 32" pitch seat at no extra cost.

 

[Missed Approach]

Air Canada to give more room ......... 

 

 

 

https://www.travelan...er-preferences/

Edited by Missed Approach, 17 January 2026 - 02:29 PM.

[LJ]

Westjet has cancelled it's plans to convert more aircraft to the reduced seat pitch.

[Victoria Watcher]

New personal eVTOL promises personal flight under $40K

Rictor X4 eVTOL claims FAA-friendly flight and a shockingly low price

https://www.foxnews....light-under-40k

[Sparky]

I traded a piano for a half share in a Cessna 150 in the mid 80’s then flew it to Cabo San Lucas.

[aastra]

Good call. I made that same flight on an old Steinway one time and it was rough. A Cessna would have been much less challenging.

[Missed Approach]

New Flair Air CEO still trying in 2026

 

https://www.bnnbloom...r-airlines-ceo/