Tag: Fred Bigelow

Airport CEO doesn’t expect ultra low-cost carriers at YQQ any time soon

COMOX, B.C. – An ultra low-cost flight carrier is sweeping the nation. Swoop, a subsidiary of WestJet, officially launched service...

New Air Canada service announced between Comox and Calgary

COMOX, B.C.- Traveling to Calgary from Vancouver Island will be a lot easier, thanks to a new Air Canada...

Enhanced screening measures now in place at YQQ

Travelers will notice some enhanced screening measures now in place at the Comox Valley Airport. CEO Fred Bigelow says passengers...

Call for entries for 2017 art program at YQQ

Artists from across the Island and the Sunshine Coast can now submit their work for YQQ's 2017 Art and...

Summer Art Exhibit unveiled at YQQ

The Comox Valley Airport has again teamed up with Art Alchemy Studio for a six-month exhibit at the terminal....

YQQ celebrates airport volunteers

In light of National Volunteer Week, the CEO of the Comox Valley Airport is tipping his hat to workers...

YQQ doubling up Air Canada service to Vancouver Airport

Air Canada is increasing service from Comox to Vancouver. Comox Valley Airport CEO Fred Bigelow says in preparation for the...

YQQ staff looking to improve connections for passengers

The head of the Comox Valley Airport says more passengers are looking to start their journey on Vancouver Island,...

YQQ crews respond to strange odour on flight

Comox Valley Airport staff were alerted of an abnormal odour in the cabin on one of its landing flights...

Holiday travel tips from YQQ

Staff at the Comox Valley Airport are offering some travel tips to users this busy holiday season. Airport CEO Fred...
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