Harbour Air Seaplane Route Expansion
Key Questions
When does Harbour Air start its Vancouver-Seattle seaplane route?
Harbour Air launches the Vancouver-Seattle route on April 13, with flights taking under 1 hour at a cost of $149. This service aims to boost Pacific Northwest tourism and business travel.
What are the details of Harbour Air's Victoria-Seattle service?
The Victoria-Seattle route begins on June 11. It is part of expanded summer 2026 services including Victoria, Seattle, Vancouver, Ucluelet, and Campbell River, with Aeroplan rewards integration.
How do Harbour Air routes compare to BC Ferries amid recent issues?
Harbour Air's fast seaplane options provide alternatives to BC Ferries' ongoing Easter cancellations and delays at Duke Point and Tsawwassen, plus windstorm risks and power outages in Vancouver. BC Ferries also announced 3.2% fare hikes effective April 8, with vehicle fares at $110 and adult at $21.
What BC Ferries challenges are mentioned with Harbour Air expansion?
BC Ferries faces cancellations heading into long weekends, delays discussed on BC Today April 1, and new 2026 price increases with saver fares. Windstorms pose additional risks like power outages in Metro Vancouver.
Why is Harbour Air's expansion significant for PNW travel?
It enhances tourism and business connectivity in the Pacific Northwest, offering quicker alternatives to ferry disruptions from cancellations, delays, fare hikes, and weather events like windstorms.
Harbour Air launches Vancouver-Seattle April 13 ($149, <1hr), Victoria-Seattle June 11, 2026 summer Victoria-Seattle/Vancouver/Ucluelet/Campbell River with Aeroplan. Boosts PNW tourism/business amid B.C. Ferries ongoing Easter cancellations/delays (Duke Point/Tsawwassen), 3.2% fare hikes Apr 8 ($110 veh/$21 adult), windstorm risks (South Coast gusts).