Regina Airport Authority Announces Updates to Board of Directors & New Board Chair

The Regina Airport Authority (RAA) is pleased to announce Tyler Willox as the new Chair of the RAA Board of Directors. With Willox moving to Board Chair, Cory Furman (nominated by the City of Regina) is now the board’s Vice Chair.

Rob Vanderhooft, who has served as Board Chair since 2023, has completed a full 9 years, the maximum allowable on the airport’s board. “We are grateful for the impact Rob has had during his tenure on the Board and as Chair. Rob’s guidance and steady leadership has helped to capitalize on YQR’s incredible recovery and increased business,” says James Bogusz, President and CEO, Regina Airport Authority.

Willox is a nominee from the Province of Saskatchewan who has served on the board for 7 years. He has been the Vice Chair for the past two years and has held other Board leadership roles during his tenure.

“I am excited about the opportunity to lead our exceptional Airport Board. YQR is a big part of our regional economy and will continue to play a key role in our province’s future,” said Willox.

“Tyler’s commitment to growing the Regina Airport and developing air service for our region has been exemplary,” said Bogusz. “We are thrilled to see his leadership at the helm of our Board, and have every confidence that under his guidance, we will continue to build our reputation as Saskatchewan’s best airport experience.”

RAA is also pleased to welcome newly appointed Board member Dave Pettigrew, President and CEO at Harvard Western Insurance, who joins the Board following his nomination by the City of Regina.

For more information or to arrange a media interview, please contact media@yqr.ca.

Today, the Regina Airport Authority released our organization’s 2024 Annual Report and held the 2025 Annual General Meeting at the Queensbury Convention Centre.

As our organization reflects on 2024, it was a year filled with growth, challenges, opportunities, and significant accomplishments. We built on the momentum of 2023 to launch new initiatives, new flights, and build new partnerships in the air and on the ground.

2024’s biggest accomplishments included the beginning of our daily, year-round, non-stop flight to Minneapolis-Saint Paul in the spring and our numerous community-based initiatives & partnerships. YQR’s biggest news of the year came in December’s announcement that United Airlines, operated by SkyWest, would be starting daily, year-round, non-stop service to Denver beginning in May 2025.

The Regina Airport Authority 2024 Annual Report is available on the home page of www.yqr.ca and our Reports & Publications page.

For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact: media@yqr.ca

WestJet and The Regina Airport Authority are proud to announce a new weekly non-stop air service from Regina to Halifax this summer. The service, which will run from Sunday, June 29th until early September, is part of the Regina Airport Authority’s ongoing commitment to expanding air travel options for Southern Saskatchewan.

“These routes bring greater choice to our guests across the country and make it easier for Canadians to access our expanding transatlantic network from Halifax and St. John’s,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. “As demand for summer travel continues to evolve, we are focused on flying people where they want to go, whether it’s reuniting with loved ones in the prairies, exploring new sights in the Maritimes or seamlessly connecting to Europe.”

“WestJet has consistently demonstrated their commitment to serving our region. Introducing this new non-stop summer flight from Regina to Halifax is a significant milestone, and will enhance travel options for the people of Southern Saskatchewan. In addition to fulfilling a demand for more direct connections to Canada’s East Coast, Halifax is a strong connecting city to Europe through WestJet’s expanding network.” said James Bogusz, President & CEO of the Regina Airport Authority.

This new route is expected to positively impact local connectivity, support economic development, and provide travellers with greater access to destinations across Canada.

“I commend Regina Airport Authority and WestJet on this new direct flight option to Halifax,” said Jonathan Potts, CEO of Tourism Saskatchewan. “This year, more Canadians are interested in exploring their own country, and increased domestic connectivity to new markets opens doors to exciting travel destinations. This new route provides an excellent opportunity for more visitors to travel to Saskatchewan and discover its natural beauty, vibrant communities, and unique attractions.”

“Additional flight capacity is fantastic for the tourism industry in Regina,” said Jennifer Johnson, Deputy City Manager for Communications, Service Regina and Tourism. “This flight will help both leisure tourists and people coming to Regina for business and events get here easier, and then have more time to explore while they’re here.”

“The timing of this flight couldn’t be better. EDR has identified Halifax as a high-potential city for our talent attraction work, and we are currently in that market with Regina advertising,” says EDR CEO Chris Lane.

“WestJet’s new direct flight from Regina to Halifax is a welcome addition that makes our city more accessible than ever. This connection brings more visitors, more opportunities, and more overnight stays that support our hotels and boost the entire Regina economy,” said Sandra Jackle, President and CEO of Regina Hotel Association.

For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact: media@yqr.ca.

Feb 27, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  The Regina Airport Authority (RAA) is announcing that on May 1, 2025, YQR will be increasing certain aeronautical fees.

The Regina Airport Authority Inc. (RAA) will be increasing its Landing Fees, General Terminal Fees, and Apron Parking Fees effective May 1, 2025. The RAA is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels of passenger travel in 2025, and revenue generated by other sources will not be enough for the RAA to keep up with the ongoing infrastructure and facility improvements needed to ensure a high-quality passenger experience. RAA’s fees are still some of the lowest in Canada.

Please see the attachment for the Schedule of Aeronautical Rates and Fees.

Schedule of Aeronautical Rates and Fees

For more information, please contact: communications@yqr.ca

December 19th, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Regina, SK:  James Bogusz, President and CEO of the Regina Airport Authority (RAA), is thrilled to announce a significant enhancement to the region’s air travel options as travellers from Regina will now enjoy a new airline with a daily non-stop flight to Denver, Colorado through United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines.

“We are incredibly excited to introduce this new daily non-stop service to Denver,” said James Bogusz, President and CEO of the Regina Airport Authority. “This route strengthens Regina’s position as the key gateway to southern Saskatchewan and demonstrates United Airlines’ confidence in Saskatchewan’s future. With United’s extensive connections through Denver, this flight opens many new opportunities for personal and professional travel.”

The new United Express flight will be operated by SkyWest Airlines using a 50-seat jet, offering passengers a comfortable and convenient connection to Denver International Airport. Known as a major hub, Denver provides access to a vast network of connecting flights to key destinations across North America, opening new opportunities for both business and leisure travellers in southern Saskatchewan.

“The new route from Regina to Denver will connect Saskatchewan to another major hub in the United States, which will lead to increased competitiveness and economic growth for the province,” Minister of Trade and Export Development Warren Kaeding said. “I congratulate the Regina Airport Authority and SkyWest for making this new flight possible and increasing Saskatchewan’s access to the United States and beyond.”

United’s daily non-stop service to Denver is scheduled to commence in May 2025, with tickets expected to go on sale on the evening of Thursday, December 19 at United.com. Additional details regarding flight schedules and booking options will be shared in the coming months.

“We are excited to bring this new United Express flight to Regina customers,” said Cody Thomas, managing director of Market Development at SkyWest Airlines. “With just one flight from YQR, Regina passengers can easily connect to hundreds of destinations around the world on United’s global network.”

Tourism in the province is set to receive a welcome boost with this new flight. The Denver route will make Regina more accessible to visitors from across the United States and beyond, showcasing the rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and unique experiences Saskatchewan has to offer.

Similarly, it provides Saskatchewan residents with convenient access to Colorado’s world-class tourism, sports teams and outdoor recreation opportunities.

“We are thrilled to support the incentive program for this new direct flight to Denver. This strategic investment aligns with our mission to attract more out-of-town visitors, host events, and strengthen Regina’s economy. A direct connection to Denver opens up opportunities for international travellers, making it easier to get here, helping us fill our member hotels and enhancing Regina’s position as a premier hosting destination in Canada,” said Sandra Jackle, President & CEO of the Regina Hotel Association.

The introduction of this daily non-stop service is expected to generate significant economic benefits for Regina and the surrounding region. Increased connectivity will foster business growth by facilitating smoother travel for local companies and attracting investment from abroad.

For more information or media interviews, please contact media@yqr.ca

For Immediate Release December 19th, 2024

The Regina Airport Authority (RAA) and airport partners will host a full-scale emergency exercise on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.  This major event, which will be held between 8 am and 11 am, will test the emergency response plans and capabilities of the airport and local partners.

The emergency exercise, which includes over 150 people, will be a simulation of an aircraft accident near the main runway as well as an emergency at the terminal. Transport Canada mandates that internationally designated Canadian airports test their emergency response plan every two years with a full-scale exercise.

There will be emergency vehicles and personnel from many different agencies participating in the exercise, including Regina Fire, Regina Police, Saskatchewan ERS, Canada Border Services, Public Safety Canada, NAV Canada, our airline partners, and more. During the exercise, there will be plumes of smoke appearing in the direction of airport, actors in makeup appearing to be in distress, and an additional presence of emergency responders. This is all part of the controlled emergency exercise that has been planned.

We thank the public and travellers in advance for their support of this very important event at YQR.

Media are invited to the emergency exercise:

7:45AM – Media check-in (Arrivals Hall)
8:00AM – James Bogusz, President & CEO to address media, providing information on the event and take questions (Arrivals Hall)
8:30AM – Media will be escorted to filming area for drone incident (Main Terminal)
9:00AM – Drone incident begins (Main Terminal)

Please RSVP to media@yqr.ca. Park in Short Term Parking and bring your ticket in for validation.

The Regina International Airport was thrilled to both send off and receive WestJet’s first non-stop flights to and from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport on this past Sunday, April 28th.

“WestJet is pleased to connect Regina and Minneapolis with new year-round daily service, unlocking key tourism and economic development opportunities for the City of Regina and the surrounding area,” said Andrew Gibbons, Vice President, External Affairs at WestJet. “In line with the WestJet Group strategy which focuses on winning in the West, we are proud to be the only carrier offering daily transborder connectivity from Regina International Airport this summer.”

The new WestJet service now runs to and from YQR and MSP 7 days a week, 365 days a year, offering more than 70 connections through WestJet’s codeshare partnership with Delta.

“After 8 years, we are thrilled to once again return daily, non-stop service to a major US hub for all of southern Saskatchewan”, said James Bogusz, President & CEO of the Regina Airport Authority, “We are thankful for the massive support we received from the Province of Saskatchewan, a variety of partners in the community, and, most importantly, WestJet for making this a reality.”

For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact: media@yqr.ca or

Justin Reves, Director, Revenue Development, Public Relations, and Customer Experience
Regina Airport Authority
306.737.7328

James Bogusz, President & CEO
Regina Airport Authority
306.761.7557

For WestJet media inquiries or to request an interview, please contact media@westjet.com.

The Regina Airport Authority is thrilled to share that Air Canada will be increasing summer capacity in 2024, peaking at 4 flights a day to Toronto, 3 flights a day to Vancouver, and introducing round-trip, non-stop daily service to Montreal for the first time.

“We are very pleased to increase services from Regina into Air Canada’s hub airports for the summer 2024 season which includes standalone, non-stop flights between Regina and Montreal and an additional flight to Toronto. With up to eight daily round-trip flights representing 1,900 seats every day with Air Canada to Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, access to more than 180 destinations throughout North America and globally are one convenient flight away. Whether conducting business, reconnecting with friends and family, exploring another part of the world or welcoming others to Regina, customers can make their 2024 travel plans now. We look forward to welcoming you onboard,” said Alexandre Lefevre, Vice President, Network Planning – North America at Air Canada.

“Air Canada is the only airline that offers our community year-round, non-stop daily service to Toronto and Vancouver, and they are an invaluable partner to southern Saskatchewan,” said Justin Reves, Director of Revenue Development, Public Relations, and Customer Experience, “Adding Montreal in the summer offers not just an incredible city in Canada to explore, but also a gateway to many unique destinations in Europe. Having up to 8 flights and nearly 2,000 seats a day to and from Air Canada’s global hubs means incredible options in 2 flights or less for residents and visitors alike.”

For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact: media@yqr.ca or

Justin Reves, Director, Revenue Development, Public Relations, and Customer Experience
Regina Airport Authority
306.737.7328

The Regina Airport Authority (RAA) Fire Department will be conducting pre-planned, controlled fire training (weather permitting) on Monday, September 18th and Tuesday, September 19th from approximately 9:00 am 3:00 pm.

This training may result in large plumes of smoke near the airport.

All training procedures conducted by the RAA Emergency Services are regulated by Transport Canada.

For more information please contact:

Justin Reves
Director, Revenue Development, Public Relations and Customer Experience
P: 306-737-7328
jreves@yqr.ca