Abbotsford International Airport celebrates 1 million passengers in 2019
Credit to Author: Postmedia News| Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 19:57:01 +0000
More than 1 million passengers opted to fly out of Abbotsford International Airport this year, continuing the Fraser Valley airport’s growth.
According to figures shared by airport officials and the city, more than 1 million passengers departed or arrived at YXX this year, an 18.7 per cent increase over the previous year.
“I’m proud of the careful and strategic management of this asset and I know that YXX welcoming its 1 millionth passenger is one of many exciting achievements at the Abbotsford International Airport; with many more to come,” said Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun.
• 2015 – 487,833 passengers
• 2016 – 530,643 (8.8% increase)
• 2017 – 677,653 (27.7% increase)
• 2018 – 842,212 (24.3% increase)• 2019 – 1 million plus (18.7% to date)
The airport, while small in comparison to the nearby Vancouver International Airport, hosts four national airlines including WestJet, Swoop Airlines, Flair Airlines, and seasonal service on Air Canada Rouge. The regional Island Express Air also transports passengers to other parts of B.C.
Direct routes are available to Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Hamilton, Nanaimo, Victoria, Las Vegas and London, Ont., while seasonal direct service is available to Toronto, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta.