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A first-class year: International awards and growth fuel success at the Fredericton International Airport in 2024

New destinations, increased capacity, and international awards contributed to a banner year for the Fredericton International Airport (YFC) in 2024. For the second year in a row, YFC saw double-digit…

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WestJet service to Fredericton next summer jumps 41%

WestJet announced today that it is increasing flights by 41% on its route from Calgary to the Fredericton International Airport (YFC) for summer 2025. Flights begin May 15, 2025, and…

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President and CEO Johanne Gallant (middle) smiles as she proudly holds a first-place award from ACI-NA. Two men stand beside her holding YFC’s two other awards.

Fredericton International Airport brings home three AirportNEXT Awards

The Fredericton International Airport (YFC) took top honours in three categories at the inaugural AirportNEXT Awards presented in Grand Rapids, Michigan this month. The awards are part of the AirportNEXT…

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Fredericton International Airport traffic up 23 per cent

Traffic continues to soar at the Fredericton International Airport (YFC) with 23 per cent more passengers travelling through the airport between January and July compared to the previous year. YFC’s…

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Commissionaires Mitchell Holloway and Alec Hartson smile while holding the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program lanyards while smiling.

YFC launches Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, an inclusive accessibility initiative

The Fredericton International Airport (YFC) is proud to announce it has adopted the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, a program that aims to support passengers with invisible or hidden disabilities. Wearing…

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Fredericton International Airport celebrates National Airport Workers Day

The Fredericton International Airport (YFC) joined a Canada-wide celebration on June 26 for Airport Workers Day to acknowledge the dedicated year-round efforts by airport workers. “There are over 20 companies…

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Prepare for departure: WestJet returns to Fredericton with seasonal connectivity to Calgary

The WestJet Group and the Fredericton International Airport are celebrating the start of nonstop service between Fredericton and Calgary following the departure of WS315 earlier today. Scheduled to operate twice…

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The future is bright: Exceptional growth at YFC during 2023 continues into 2024

Strong demand and new services were the highlights of today’s Annual General Meeting of the Fredericton International Airport Authority (FIAA). Passengers at the Fredericton International Airport (YFC) increased 25% in…

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WestJet announces new flights between Calgary and Fredericton

WestJet announced new flights to Calgary from the Fredericton International Airport (YFC) today. These seasonal non-stop flights will begin June 20, 2024 operating twice-weekly until October 28, 2024. The news…

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Traffic at YFC increases 25 per cent in 2023, outlook for 2024 even stronger

2023 was a year of growth for the Fredericton International Airport (YFC), and the growth is expected to continue through 2024. A total of 333,813 passengers travelled through YFC in…

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