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Posted: Jun 16, 2021 4:03 PM PT | Last Updated: June 16
The air traffic control tower at Kelowna International Airport was forced to shut down early twice in 2021, and transfer airspace control to overnight backup in Penticton.(YLW) comments
The Canadian Air Traffic Control Association (CATCA) is warning that staffing shortages, particularly at smaller regional and general aviation airports, is threatening airspace safety and flight service.
Nick von Schoenberg, Pacific regional vice-president for the union, says as post-pandemic air travel increases, and airlines reintroduce routes, the pressures on air controllers will only increase.
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May 27, 2021 - 9:52 AM Those who need a negative COVID-19 test before hopping on an international flight can now get that done at Kelowna International Airport, for a fee. Rapid antigen tests cost $120 and results are available within half an hour. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test costs $240 with results taking 24 to 48 hours to arrive. “We have seen a tremendous commitment from airlines to return air service to our region,” Kelowna airport director Sam Samaddar said in a news release. “Ensuring we can keep those who are traveling for essential reasons safe by offering COVID-19 testing is an important step in the safe return to air travel and in our regional economic recovery.”