Flair goes international
A low-fare airline that got its start in Kelowna has now gone international. Flair Airlines launched its first U.S.-bound flight today, from Edmonton to Las Vegas. The flight, according to company officials…
From the Canada News Group archive. This article dates from Nov 9, 2018 and is preserved as first published.
A low-fare airline that got its start in Kelowna has now gone international.
Flair Airlines launched its first U.S.-bound flight today, from Edmonton to Las Vegas.
The flight, according to company officials, was sold out.
“Today is a momentous day in our history as it the first of our multiple new trans-border services,” said executive chairman David Tait.
“Today is a momentous day in our history as it the first of our multiple new trans-border services,” said executive chairman David Tait.
The flight was welcomed in Vegas by a salute of water cannons, Elvis, and showgirls.
The airline says about 30 delegates from Nevada will be on board the return flight. Those delegates are scheduled to attend an Alberta-Nevada B2B matchmaking event.
In December, Flair will also begin flying to Palm Springs, Miami, Orlando and Phoenix/Mesa
