VAA Announces Non-Stop flight to San Francisco on United Airlines

February 5, 2008

Victoria Airport Authority today announced new non-stop service from Victoria (YYJ) to San Francisco (SFO) on United Airlines, beginning June 5, 2008.

Richard Paquette, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Victoria Airport Authority, commented: “We are delighted to welcome United Airlines to Victoria.

This service, through such an important gateway, brings exciting opportunities to attract new visitors to our wonderful destination.”

He said, “This new flight will certainly be a very convenient option to all Vancouver Island residents headed south to San Francisco, or beyond to a long list of US and International destinations served by United Airlines through SFO.”

The daily service on United Airlines will be operated by United Express with a 66 seat CRJ 700.

The new flight will operate daily on the following schedule:

Departs                          Time               Arrives          Time

San Francisco                9:05 am            Victoria      11:14 am

Victoria                         11:52 am     San Francisco    1:56 pm

Visit United Airlines website.

For more information contact:

Richard Paquette
President and Chief Executive Officer
Victoria Airport Authority
Tel: (250) 953-7500 or richard.paquette@victoriaairport.com

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