Waterloo Region – To celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Bearskin Airlines’ Ottawa service, the airline will increase service from three flights to four flights each business day. Sunday service will also be increased from one flight to two flights. In addition to the extra frequency, flight times have been enhanced to better meet customer preferences and facilitate improved connections to Northeastern Ontario via Ottawa and improve reliability.

"It is great to see Bearskin Airlines’ Ottawa air service enhanced," said Ken Seiling, Regional Chair. "The increased frequency will provide greater convenience for our community and save precious travel time by providing a local alternative for air travellers."

The high frequency service offered by the Airline and participation in the Aeroplan Frequent Flyer Program are geared to serving the business community who commute regularly between Waterloo Region and Ottawa. Effective September 28, 2009, Bearskin will provide a 6:15 p.m. departure out of each market, extending the work day to better suit the needs of Bearskin’s frequent flyers.

“Our customers have been asking us for more flight options between Waterloo and Ottawa, especially more choices in the evening and an earlier morning departure from Ottawa,” said Ron Hell, Director of Marketing & Sales for Bearskin Airlines. “We’re certain that these schedule enhancements will dramatically increase the value of our service to the business community.”

Following are the schedule details of Bearskin’s enhanced non-stop service:

Kitchener/Waterloo (YKF) to Ottawa (YOW)
Monday to Friday Dep. 7:20 a.m. / Arr. 8:30 a.m.
Monday to Saturday Dep. 10:15 a.m. / Arr. 11:25 a.m.
Sunday to Friday Dep. 4:30 p.m. / Arr. 5:40 p.m.
Sunday to Friday Dep. 6:15 p.m. / Arr. 7:25 p.m.

Ottawa (YOW) to Kitchener/Waterloo (YKF)
Monday to Friday Dep. 7:20 a.m. / Arr. 8:30 a.m.
Monday to Saturday Dep. 10:30 a.m. / Arr. 11:40 a.m.
Sunday to Friday Dep. 4:30 p.m. / Arr. 5:40 p.m.
Sunday to Friday Dep. 6:15 p.m. / Arr. 7:25 p.m.