KAL COVID 19 Update

08/25/20

Passenger Statistics and Airline Schedules

Consistent with the impacts on the national and global airport and aviation industries, YKA experienced a dramatic drop in passenger activity as travel restrictions and border closures came into full effect. April saw passenger numbers drop 98% with only a marginal increase in May. June’s numbers were only slightly better June at 95% of projected traffic. July saw a moderate increase to 85% as compared to the prior year. Year-to date, YKA has experienced a 56% drop in passengers as compared to 2019.

Westjet Encore continued to serve YKA with limited service to while both and ceased operations completely for the months of April and May through to the latter part of June. Currently, WestJet and Air Canada are providing daily service to Calgary and respectively. Central Mountain Air is providing service to Prince George 3 times per week. This represents a 75% drop in scheduled service to YKA and is again consistent with what the industry is experiencing. All three carriers have indicated their intent to maintain the current schedules through September.

Business Continuity Measures

As the majority of KAL’s aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenue streams are directly correlated with passenger and flight activity, income from landing fees, vehicles rental concessions, vehicle parking have all been negatively impacted. In response to this, KAL has adjusted its workforce to focus on meeting all safety, security and regulatory compliance requirements. The Canadian Employment Wage Subsidy is providing some relief at this time however no other forms of federal relief have been made available to the airport industry at this time.

O&M and capital works programs have been adjusted with the emphasis placed on maintaining only critical infrastructure needs such as planned terminal roof, HVAC and sanitary sewer works.

Kamloops Airport Ltd. Ph: (250) 376-3613 3035 Airport Road Fax: (250) 376-3935 , BC V2B 7X1 KAL and Vantage Airport Group continue to develop site-specific reactivation programs for operations in pre-vaccine and post-COVID environments. We are coordinating with airline partners and CATSA to ensure overlaps in screening and processing do not unnecessarily impede the passenger experience. KAL is also working with its partners in the community to rebuild passenger confidence in travel.

Kamloops Airport Ltd. Ph: (250) 376-3613 3035 Airport Road Fax: (250) 376-3935 Kamloops, BC V2B 7X1