WestJet has commenced daily non-stop flights between Regina International Airport (YQR) and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) effective Sunday, April 28, 2024. The service offers over 70 connections through WestJet’s codeshare partnership with Delta Air Lines.
For the first time since 2016, Regina residents can now take a direct flight to Minneapolis. The inaugural flight took off on Sunday morning, carrying passengers eager for the opportunity to avoid connecting through Canadian hubs. Passengers like Dean Person, who often travels for business, appreciate the cost savings of flying through an American hub. For Travis Ferstl, the direct flight to Minneapolis eliminates lengthy layovers, allowing him to reach his destination quicker. YQR Airport officials emphasize the importance of supporting the flights to ensure their continued availability and attract additional American airlines to Regina. The airport’s director of revenue development and public relations, Justin Reeves, highlighted the need for passenger usage to demonstrate the viability of the service.
