22 Facts About Flair Airlines

Flair Airlines is a Canadian ultra low-cost carrier headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta.

In January 2014, Flair Airlines acquired a VIP Embraer ERJ-175 and a VIP Dornier Do-328.

In June 2017, Flair Airlines announced it had purchased the assets of Manitoba-based discount travel company NewLeaf, of which it had been the operator of NewLeaf's flights, as it was not licensed as an airline.

In 2018, Flair Airlines moved its headquarters from Kelowna International Airport to Edmonton International Airport, and 777 Partners invested in Flair Airlines with the goal of building a Canadian low-fare carrier.

In February 2019, Flair Airlines went through a "top to bottom" makeover, changing its signature colours from purple and red to acid green and black.

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In February 2020, Flair Airlines offered unlimited travel in the form of a one-time fee 90-day pass valid between February 13 and May 13,2020.

In January 2021, Flair Airlines announced an order for 13 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets, with plans to grow to 50 aircraft within 5 years, and the aircraft to be leased from financing partner 777 Partners.

All future aircraft deliveries to Flair Airlines were additionally to be painted in an updated livery, which includes the airline's signature acid green and black colours, as well as subtle highlights of light purple.

Flair Airlines ordered an additional 14 Boeing 737 MAX 8s in December 2021.

In March 2022, the Canadian Transportation Agency ruled that Flair Airlines may be in violation of the law that requires it to be controlled by Canadians, and stated that the airline's operating license may be suspended.

Flair Airlines denied that it is in violation of Canadian laws and asked for an 18-month exemption to address regulatory concerns.

On June 1,2022, the CTA allowed Flair Airlines to keep its operating licence after concluding the airline is Canadian.

Between 2007 and 2010 Flair Airlines was the exclusive supplier of large aircraft lift to Shell Canada's project at Albian Sands where, at its peak, the airline was moving over 10,000 construction workers per month from 14 points across Canada into Shell's project site, north of Fort McMurray, Alberta.

On October 7,2013, Flair Airlines announced that it had entered into a ten-year agreement with Shell Energy Canada to provide exclusive air charter transportation services within Canada.

Flair Airlines will provide logistics planning, passenger reservations, and third-party charter aircraft procurement, all of which will be accomplished by a new workforce transportation services company called North Sands Air Services.

In September 2010, Flair Airlines was approached by an Ontario-based tour company to operate a world tour program.

Flair Airlines obtained international permits, over-flight permissions, and ground arrangements to operate in each of the 14 countries.

In 2011, Flair Airlines operated another world tour to 14 new destinations.

Flair Airlines has provided ongoing personnel movement for the Department of National Defence and other departments of the Canadian federal government.

Flair Airlines offers aircraft, complete crew, maintenance, and insurance charters which provide customers with a 'turn-key' aircraft package.

Flair Airlines's scheduled destinations consist mostly of destinations in Canada, with additional destinations in Mexico and the United States.

Flair Airlines offers in-flight entertainment via mobile app or web browser, however the airline does not offer in-flight Wi-Fi internet access.