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YQG Connections Quarterly NewsletterYQG Connections: Our quarterly newsletter is here!

On behalf of our hardworking team across our beautiful city, we welcome you to the launch of our new newsletter!

Click here to read the first edition.


YQG Offers Direct Flights To Numerous Sunny Destinations!

Travellers can now enjoy direct flights from YQG – Windsor International Airport during the winter months, basking in the warmth and sunshine of Florida, Cuba, and Mexico. Passengers can book weekly flights to/from YQG with Sunwing and Flair Airlines.

“We are thrilled to have these popular sun destinations direct from YQG-Windsor International Airport for the Winter 2023-2024 season.  Whether you choose Cancun, Mexico, Veradero, Cayo Coco, or Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba or Orlando, Florida,  you will have the convenience of flying from your home town airport direct to the sun”, said Mark Galvin, President and CEO of YQG-Windsor International Airport.

Sunwing 2023/2024 Flight Schedule

  • Mondays to Cancun, Mexico from December 11, 2023 until April 1, 2024
  • Tuesdays to Cayo Coco, Cuba from December 12, 2023 until April 9, 2024
  • Wednesdays to Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba from December 13, 2023 until April 10, 2024
  • Thursdays to Varadero, Cuba from November 16, 2023 until April 4, 2024

Flair Airlines 2023/2024 Flight Schedule

  • Tuesdays to Cancun, Mexico from December 5, 2023 until April 30, 2024
  • Sundays/Thursdays to Orlando, Florida from January 21, 2024 until May 2, 2024

Flair Airlines PlaneFlair Airlines Extends Direct Flights from Windsor

October 13, 2022
There is great news for people looking to continue to fly direct to Montreal and Halifax out of Windsor International Airport. Flair Airlines, Canada’s everyday low fare airline, has announced they will continue to offer their twice weekly direct Windsor-Montreal service uninterrupted into 2023.

The Montreal flights will be joined by the direct Windsor-Tucson, Arizona, flight, which will run from December 1, 2022 until March 23, 2023, and the twice weekly direct Windsor-Halifax service commencing June 9, 2023.

“We want to keep bringing those low fares to Windsor, year in and year out,” said Garth Lund, Flair’s Chief Commercial Officer.

Mayor and YQG Board Chair Drew Dilkens welcomed the announcement: “It’s exciting news for Windsor and the surrounding region. We see this as just the beginning.”

Mark Galvin, President and Chief Executive Officer for YQG – Windsor International Airport, says the Flair Airlines flights have been very well received and feedback has been positive. “Flair has been embraced by the community and is an important partner for YQG,” said Galvin. “We look forward to strengthening our partnership, and we see Flair as integral to our growth.”

For more information as well as the full flight schedule, go to www.flyflair.com online.


Effective Oct 1The Government of Canada announced today that all COVID-19 border and travel entry restrictions will be removed as of October 1, 2022.

Effective October 1, 2022, all travellers, regardless of citizenship, will no longer have to:

  • submit public health information through the ArriveCAN app or website;
  • provide proof of vaccination;
  • undergo pre- or on-arrival testing;
  • carry out COVID-19-related quarantine or isolation;
  • monitor and report if they develop signs or symptoms of COVID-19 upon arriving to Canada
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    Transport Canada is also removing existing travel requirements. As of October 1, 2022, travellers will no longer be required to:

  • undergo health checks for travel on air
  • wear masks on planes
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    For more information, please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2022/09/government-of-canada-to-remove-covid-19-border-and-travel-measures-effective-october-1.html


    Flair Airlines launches new flights from YQG!

    Flair Airlines is adding two more routes from Windsor International Airport to Halifax International Airport (beginning July 8th) and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (beginning July 7th). Click here to read more.


    Flair Airlines announces plans for direct flights from Windsor International Airport (YQG) to Tucson International Airport in Tucson, Arizona.

    Click here to read more.


    Travelling to Cuba?

    You must complete this form before entry to Cuba: https://dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu/inicio