Examining Flair Airlines’ Current US-Bound Routes

As Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier Flair Airlines celebrates its 19th birthday, we decided to look at where the Edmonton, Alberta-headquartered airline flies to in the United States. In a statement released to the press for its 19th birthday, Flair announced it is celebrating the event by offering a week-long 19% off base fare promo on all flights and an exclusive 25% off on transborder and international flights for Flair’s Frequent Flyer Club (FFC) members.

When speaking with Yahoo Finance about the promotion and Flair Airlines two new routes, Flair Airlines CEO Maciej Wilk said:

“Celebrating 19 years of flying in Canada’s incredibly challenging aviation landscape is a testament to our resilience and commitment to providing the most affordable flight options. Thanks to the Flair Effect, Canadians now enjoy airfares that are 34% lower on average on routes that Flair flies, benefiting all travelers, even if they don’t fly with Flair.

“As we look ahead to the next 19 years, we invite our loyal passengers to continue flying with us. And for those who haven’t yet experienced Flair, now is your chance to see the affordable travel you have been missing!”

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Starting September 13, 2024, Flair will fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) in Mexico.

When speaking about the new route, VP of Revenue Management and Network Planning Eric Tanner said:

“Flair’s commitment to flying to desirable destinations keeps our passengers excited about flying with us. We are thrilled to make visiting the vibrant city of Guadalajara easier than ever, along with its beautiful surrounding areas like Ajijic and Tequila.”

Photo: Flair Airlines

Located in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, Guadalajara is Mexico’s eighth-largest city, with a population of just under 1.4 million. Flair Airlines will fly from Toronto to Guadalajara three times a week during winter and spring, with one-way fares starting at $109 CAD. The new route offers Canadian tourists an affordable way to visit the home of mariachi music.

About Flair Airlines

Flair Air began operating as a privately owned company on August 19, 2005, operating cargo flights between Canada and Cuba on behalf of Cubana. In 2006, it started offering passenger flights to the Caribbean nation on behalf of Cuban national airline Cubana.

Initially flying two Boeing 727s-200s in 2008, Flair replaced them with Boeing 737-400s. In 2017, Flair Air rebranded to become Flair Airlines and unveiled a new magenta and blue livery. In 2019, Flair underwent a complete makeover, changing its livery from purple and red to acid green and black.

In January 2021, Flair ordered 13 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets from financing partner 777 Partners and set a target of having a fleet of 50 aircraft within five years. Currently, Flair Airlines is far from its target of having 50 aircraft. According to the aviation data and statistics website ch-aviation, Flair Airlines currently has a fleet of 21 aircraft comprising the following planes:

• 3 x Boeing 737-800s
• 18 x Boeing 737 MAX 8s

Using data from the world’s most trusted aviation analytics, Cirium, Flair Airlines flies to over 35 destinations across Canada, the United States, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. As of 2024, the destinations that Flair Airlines serves in the United States are:

Photo: Flair Airlines

YYZ to FLL

Flair Airlines flies from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL). On the 1,214-mile YYZ to FLL route, Flair Airlines has 5,670 seats available in each direction On the 3 hr 25 min flight Flair Airlines has non-stop competition from the following airlines:

• Air Canada
• Porter Airlines
• WestJet Airlines

YVR to LAX

Flair Airlines flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). On the 1,080-mile route, Flair Airlines has 4,526 seats in each direction. On the 3 hr 28 min flight, Flair Airlines has non-stop competition from the following airlines:

• American Airlines
• Air Canada
• United Airlines
• WestJet Airlines

YYZ to JFK

Flair Airlines flies from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). On the 366-mile route, Flair Airlines has 3,969 seats available in each direction. On the 1 hr 50 min flight Flair Airlines has non-stop competition from the following airlines:

• Air Canada
• American Airlines
• Delta Air Lines

YVR to SFO

Flair Airlines flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). On the 800-mile route, It has 3,780 seats available in each direction. On the 2 hr 23 min flight, Flair Airlines has non-stop competition from the following airlines:

• Air Canada
• United Airlines
• WestJet Airlines

YYZ to BNA

Flair Airlines flies from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Nashville International Airport (BNA). On the 641-mile route, Flair Airlines has 1.323 seats available in each direction. On the 2 hr 10 min flight, Flair Airlines has non-stop competition from the following airlines:

• Air Canada
• WestJet Airlines

YEG to LAS

Flair Airlines flies from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). On the 1,192-mile route, Flair Airlines has 1,323 seats available in each direction. On the 5 hr 57 min flight, Flair Airlines has non-stop competition from the following airlines:

YYC to LAS

Flair Airlines flies from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). On the 1,039-mile route, Flair Airlines has 1,134 seats available in each direction. On the 2 hr 58 min flight, Flair Airlines has non-stop competition from the following airlines:

**All the above flights are for the month of September 2024**

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