Seaplane operator Harbour Air rolls out first ever wheeled flights


Seaplane operator Harbour Air rolls out first ever wheeled flights

Saturday, 20 Sep, 2024 0

 

Seaplane airline Harbour Air is expanding with its first ever wheeled flight service.

Launching November 4, 2024, the airline will start flying between Vancouver and Victoria Harbour Airport.

The airline’s new wheeled aircraft complement its more than 20 existing seaplane flights between Vancouver and Victoria Harbour Airport.

The new flights will provide travelers with flexible daily commuting options from early morning to evening, with departures and arrivals at the main airports.

The expansion allows for flights during darkness hours – something its float planes cannot do.

Harbour Air says it is reacting to high demand for Vancouver to Victoria flights.

The converted Canadian-built 19-seater Twin Otter aircraft will have wheels and de-icing equipment installed which will enable them to fly rear round.

“We’re very excited to launch our first-ever wheeled flights and provide passengers with new flexible early morning and late evening commuting options”, said Chris Fordyce, VP Commercial, Harbour Air Group.

“Being limited to flying during daylight-only hours has prevented us from operating at key times desired during winter. The ability to fly in darkness and operate at airports on wheels is a game changer for us.”

In addition, Harbour Air has also made recent changes across its flight network to increase seating capacity and frequency along other routes.

This includes additional daily flights added for Powell River-downtown Vancouver and Powell River-Richmond (YVR South) starting in October.

There are also additional Nanaimo connector flights for Sechelt; and additional capacity for existing Vanvouver-Victoria seaplane flights. 

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