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Air Canada stopping flights from Calgary to Saskatchewan in new year

Dec 6, 2022 | 4:52pm

2023 will mark the end of flights from Calgary to Saskatchewan airports for Air Canada. As of January 16, passengers will no longer be able to make the trip on an Air Canada flight. Justin Reves, the manager of customer experience with the Regina Airport Authority, called the news disappointing. “We know that Calgary is […]

Federal Government lifts vaccine mandates for travel

Jun 14, 2022 | 1:39pm

The Federal Government has announced that it will be suspending COVID-19 vaccine mandates for domestic and outbound international travellers and federally regulated workers. The new rules will come into effect on June 20, and the President and CEO of the Regina Airport Authority, James Bogusz, said the announcement is great news. “This is an incredible […]

Rain and Wind Should Ease Today

May 13, 2022 | 5:52am

Wet and windy. That’s what lies ahead as parts of Saskatchewan are under a “Rainfall Warning” from Environment Canada. A weather front coming up from the US is bringing us steady rain, and some strong wind gusts up to 81 kilometres an hour at Regina International Airport. Environment Canada’s Brad Vrolijk says the rain will […]

Airport conducting fire training

May 12, 2022 | 9:33am

Regina residents are being reminded not to worry if they see smoke coming from the airport. The Regina Airport Authority will be conducting controlled fire training. The training will result in large plumes of smoke near the airport. Transport Canada regulates all of the training procedures conducted by the RAA Emergency Services.

Ease of travel restrictions a change welcome by YQR Airport Authority CEO

Mar 17, 2022 | 2:43pm

The federal government is easing travel restrictions for Canadians looking to go abroad for holidays. the change is one that is being welcomed by the Regina airport authority. Airport CEO James Bogusz says the change is great for the airport – but also the city. “This is a great day, not just for the airport, […]

Reduced flights and rise in COVID cases not impacting flights in Regina

Jan 3, 2022 | 5:40pm

WestJet announced last week that they would be reducing flights by 15 per cent due to staffing shortages caused by the Omicron variant. With those reduced flights, the surging cases of the new variant, and over 12,000 flights being cancelled since December 24 in the United States, those looking to get away from the winter […]

Regina Airport hopeful for a smooth process with vaccine passports

Aug 12, 2021 | 7:52pm

Travelling through the airport could be a faster process with the introduction of vaccine passports. Earlier this week, the federal government announced that vaccine passports will be available some time this fall which could be used for international travel. Regina Airport Authortity CEO James Bogusz, is in favour of technology that would help speed up […]

Flights were down 98 per cent in April at Regina International Airport

May 21, 2020 | 12:37pm

The pandemic has taken a toll on the Regina International Airport as flights were down 98.2 per cent in the month of April. The Regina Airport Authority painted a picture of the impact COVID-19 has had on the Queen City airport during their annual general meeting on Thursday morning as the board plans for a […]

Tips to make travelling easier this holiday: YQR International Airport

Dec 20, 2019 | 8:00am

If you are going somewhere hot or travelling to visit family this holiday season, the airport is handing out a few travel tips. Regina Airport Authority President and CEO James Bogusz said YQR can get very busy, so it’s best to arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before your scheduled flight. “This will […]

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