Canadian Airline Harbour Air has announced the launch of wheeled flights between Victoria International and Vancouver. As North America's largest seaplane airline, this is quite a novel expansion that will be warmly welcomed by travelers looking for a quick flight to Vancouver, with the added flexibility of flying during hours of darkness, something not available to its seaplane services. New connections between Victoria Harbour and Vancouver Starting on November 4, 2024, Harbour Air customers traveling between Victoria and Vancouver can choose either a seaplane or dry land service.
The Canadian carrier is expanding its flight offerings to include a first-ever wheeled flight service using a 19-seat De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter . Harbour Air has a fleet of 45 aircraft offering up to 300 daily scheduled flights, scenic tours, adventure packages and private flights. The converted Canadian-built Twin Otter will have wheels and de-icing equipment installed, enabling it to fly in diverse weather and operate at airports outside of daylight hours.
This marks a first for the seaplane airline , which has traditionally only flown during visible daylight hours due to its aircraft operating on floats and water. Harbour Air Group Vice President Commercial Chris Fordyce said the airline is excited to launch its first-ever wheeled flights and provide passengers with new flexible early morning and late evening commuting options. "Being limited to flying during daylight-only hours has .