Passenger Operations at Wabush Airport Restored
Updated on August 12
The firefighting equipment required for passenger operations at Wabush Airport has been restored, and passenger flights are resuming.
Flights 921, 922, 833, and 834 will operate today to and from Wabush Airport.
Affected passengers will receive updated travel information directly from our Reservations team regarding their flight arrangements.
We thank our passengers for their patience, understanding, and cooperation throughout this disruption.
August 12 Travel Arrangements
Updated on August 12
Due to the temporary closure of Wabush Airport, Flight PB901 and 831 has been cancelled.
Replacement Flights 925 and 861 will operate through Churchill Falls (ZUM) instead of Wabush (YWK). Bus transportation will be provided between Wabush and Churchill Falls for affected passengers, and all impacted travellers have been contacted directly with details regarding their bus transportation arrangements.
Passengers scheduled to depart from Wabush will be transported by bus from Wabush Airport at 10:00 a.m. local time to connect with their flight in Churchill Falls. Passengers travelling to Wabush will fly into Churchill Falls and continue to Wabush by bus.
Affected passengers are encouraged to check their email for travel details. Anyone with questions or concerns can contact our Customer Service team at customer.service@palairlines.ca.
We remain in regular contact with Transport Canada and continue to monitor the situation closely.
Critical Equipment Arrives in Wabush
Updated on August 12
To help expedite the reopening of Wabush Airport (YWK), PAL Airlines has arranged a dedicated charter flight to transport the critical part needed to repair the airport’s firefighting equipment.
The flight arrived early Wednesday morning.
The flight was arranged by PAL Airlines in collaboration with Transport Canada and is operating exclusively to deliver the equipment required to support the restoration of airport operations. No passengers are onboard.
Our team remains actively engaged with airport and government stakeholders, and we are preparing to restart commercial service as soon as the airport is able to accept passenger flights.
We thank our passengers and the communities we serve for their continued patience and understanding as we work to restore air service to Wabush.
Wabush Airport Update
Updated on August 11
PAL Airlines flights to and from Wabush remain unable to operate at this time due to a lack of available firefighting equipment at Wabush Airport (YWK).
We continue to offer alternate transportation by bus where possible and affected passengers will receive email notifications regarding any changes to their travel plans.
We understand this situation is frustrating and unacceptable. We know the significant inconvenience it creates for our passengers, cargo customers, and the community in Labrador West.
PAL Airlines remains in close contact with Transport Canada and is prepared to assist in fixing this situation in any way we can. However, there is currently no firm timeline for the airport to reopen.
We will be prepared to restart commercial operations as soon as possible once the airport is able to reopen. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
August 11 Travel Arrangements
Updated on August 10
PAL Airlines is arranging bus transportation from Goose Bay to Wabush for affected passengers from Flights 901 and 921 on Tuesday, August 11. Buses are scheduled to depart Goose Bay at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Affected passengers are encouraged to check their email for travel details. Anyone with questions or concerns can contact our Customer Service team at customer.service@palairlines.ca.
August 10 Travel Arrangements
Updated on August 10
Due to the temporary closure of Wabush Airport, passengers booked on Flights 902 and 922 from Wabush to Goose Bay, Deer Lake, and St. John’s on Monday, August 10, have been offered transportation by bus to Goose Bay, where they can continue their journey on Flight 922.
Affected passengers are encouraged to check their email for travel details. Anyone with questions or concerns can contact our Customer Service team at customer.service@palairlines.ca
Wabush Airport Advisory
Updated on August 10
We have been informed that due to a lack of available firefighting equipment at the Wabush Airport (YWK), flights to and from Wabush are not operating at this time.
Affected passengers will receive email notifications regarding changes to their travel plans. We remain in contact with the airport authority and will provide updates as more information becomes available.