EDMONTON, SASKATOON - Just a couple of days after word that Air Canada was ending their two-a-day direct routes to Calgary from Saskatchewan, low cost carried Flair Airlines has stepped in.
Flair announced Friday they are launching a new daily service between Saskatoon and Calgary, to begin May 9.
"We know how important it is for Saskatoon to be connected to Calgary," said Garth Lund, Chief Commercial Officer, Flair Airlines, in a statement. "There are so many Saskatchewanians and Albertans with connections between the two cities - be it for family, friends or work, so this is a natural fit. And Flair Airlines can make it work at the lowest fares ever between the two cities."
Flair is saying the one-way fares, including taxes and fees, will start at $49 from Calgary to Saskatoon.
There is no word on whether Flair also plans any direct flights to Calgary from Regina as well. The indication from Regina Airport Authority is they are actively looking for carriers to add a Calgary direct route.
