Horizon Airlines Arrives

Thursday, May 01, 2008 04:21 PM

Prince George Mayor Colin Kinsley is all smiles as the first Horizon Airlines flight arrives at the Prince George Airport ( photo Opinion250 staff)

Click on photo to see video of water canon welcome)

Prince George, B.C.- Horizon Airline flight 2400 arrived at the Prince George Airport on time and to the welcome of water canons, dignitaries , ribbon cutting, and gift packages.

"This is huge for Prince George" said Mayor Colin Kinsley as he welcomed the passengers to his City. "This is the first daily international flight for Prince George, and it will open up the region to increased tourism and business opportunities, and give people in this region a direct flight to the U.S. with connections to the world".

The arrival of Horizon Air has already meant more jobs at the airport, as new staff have been hired to look after passengers at the "Horizon" check in desk, and three new Customs agents have been added.

The flight was full heading back to Seattle. Those on board included TimMcEwan, the head of Initiatives Prince George and Councilor Sherry Sethen (at right, Jenica Castle and Sabrina Mowbray check Councillor Sherry Sethen's flight arrangements and her passport)who will be Acting Mayor on the trip as Mayor Kinsley was not able to take this flight. She is also acting as an ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce.

Opinion 250's Bill Smith is on the flight, and will file a report later.

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Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 04:21 PM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: opion1 on May 1 2008 4:58 PM

What a great thing for P.G.

Posted by: Free Enterprise on May 1 2008 5:55 PM

Congrats PG Airport!

Posted by: Chester on May 1 2008 6:49 PM

Now the challenge will be to maintain the schedules they are committed to. My experiences were not favourable with this carrier when on two separate occasions, Horizon cancelled their flights and caused us to make alternative flying arrangements. Chester

Posted by: Palopu on May 1 2008 7:10 PM

It would be interesting to know how many so called dignataries were on the flight back, and how many actual passengers going to Seattle or further.

Prince George does not have the population to support 80 passenger per day 7 days per week even with support from the Northern Interior.

Dont forget you also have direct flights out of Vancouver. It appears we might kill off some of the Vancouver business for the benefit of Seattle.

This will be an interesting excercise to watch.

Posted by: robichal on May 1 2008 8:32 PM

I for one think this should be viewed as a positive, not a negative. I'm assuming they did their research and know more about this then the general public.

Posted by: Palopu on May 1 2008 8:54 PM

If they were so sure that it would work why do they need a $400,000.00 gaurantee cash payment from the City??? Seems to me they did some research that indicated that there was some risk involved, and they want the City to pick up some of the loses if it doesnt fly. (No pun intended)

Posted by: getajob on May 1 2008 9:00 PM

It's a great thing for PG...any airline company stands to face a risk, however this is a good thing and is a path for more to come,,,,

Posted by: Harbinger on May 2 2008 7:40 AM

A perfect picture. Hizzoner and an airplane. Gee! Both aren't joined at the hip! The only thing missing is hizzoner holding his passport in one hand and our tax dollars in the other hand.

Posted by: northman on May 2 2008 9:20 AM

Reminds me of that R.E.M song "Shiny happy people holding hands"

-Has anyone on here flown in a Dash-8 like in the vid. Scary as hell..

Posted by: spovegasboy on May 2 2008 10:34 AM

I must disagree with northman about the Q400; I love flying that type of plane, great personal service. I think Horizons' seat 76 people and my last 6 trips in and out of Seattle on flights before I could fly from PG were very comfy. The complimentary wine/beer was a nice touch one does not see in many places anymore.

Posted by: s38 on May 2 2008 10:51 AM

Northman... it is probably a safe bet that flying on a Horizon Air Q400 is not the only thing in life that frightens you. I have over 12,000 hours flying time as an airline pilot, 5,000 of which are in the DeHavilland Dash 8 series, including the Q400. For each person like you who exhibits irrational fears from any aircraft with props, there is an equal number of 'white knucklers' who don't even like flying on jets. I think this is probably more about a phobia of yours, rather than a justified fear. If you don't like prop planes, travel via Vancouver or take the bus, but don't try to convince the majority of us who like flying to be afraid of our shadows. The Canadian company, Bombardier makes a great aircraft, and at 27 million dollars a piece, there is a lot of safety built into them. From what I've heard, Horizon has one of the best reputations in the industry, and I for one am looking forward to trying out their service.

Posted by: spovegasboy on May 2 2008 10:52 AM

Posted by: s38 on May 2 2008 1:07 PM

Posted by: turbocat on May 2 2008 11:30 PM

I have ridden many miles in that type of plane, and think they are a fine aircraft.
Never scared for even a second on them.

Only scary flight of my life was actually on a 747 to Hawaii years ago......Thought I was going to meet God, or possibly Satan that day.