Delta suspends flights to Cranbrook

Delta Air Lines International Air Service to the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook BC will be suspended for the 2010/2011 season.

July 13, 2010 - Low passenger yields hindered the Fly YXC Alliance’s ability to raise funds locally in order to provide a revenue guarantee to Delta Air Lines for another winter service season. The recent unfortunate downturn in the global economy and subsequent delayed rebound in the U.S. economy is behind the lower than anticipated usage, making the venture unsustainable at this time, resulting in the decision to take a hiatus for the winter 2010 / 2011 travel season.

Delta began operating flights in and out of the region, from their hub in Salt Lake City, Utah in December 2008. Two full winter seasons of service were provided along with one summer service season.

The city states this hiatus by no means signals the end of this regions’ relationship with Delta. A strong, lasting relationship remains between Delta and the community and the stage is set to reintroduce the service when economic conditions are right.