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Canada Jetlines confirms first scheduled flight from Toronto to Calgary in September 2022

Canada Jetlines Operations will begin operations out of its travel hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport, with its first scheduled route into Calgary International Airport next month.

Set for its debut on September 22, 2022, Canada Jetlines will begin operations with biweekly flights operating Thursdays and Sundays out of Toronto to Calgary from 07:55am – 10:10am EST and returns from Calgary to Toronto 11:40am – 17:20 EST. Frequency will increase to three flights per week, Thursdays through Sundays, starting October 13. This route will be the first operated by Canada Jetlines with more routes to exciting destinations to be announced soon.

“The launch of Canada Jetlines is yet another milestone marking recovery in the travel and tourism sector,” said Bob Sartor, President and CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority. “YYC is eager to welcome Canada Jetlines' guests by showcasing the effortless and memorable experiences that reflect our region and Calgary's legendary hospitality.”

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