Canadian ‘low-cost’ airline rolls into Central Florida

SANFORD, Fla. — If you’re looking for another option to fly between Canada and Central Florida, you’re in luck.

Flair Airlines has landed at Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).

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The official welcome recently came with a water salute, courtesy of the Orlando Sanford Airport Fire Department.

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Passengers arriving to enjoy Central Florida’s sunshine and attractions were given special gifts to help kick off their local adventures.

Airport mascot SFBee and his beekeeper even made a special appearance for the kids.

Airport officials said Flair’s routes from Sanford will service Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa and Kitchener/Waterloo.

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Flair Airlines bills itself as “Canada’s only independent ultra-low-cost carrier” that aims to make air travel “more accessible, more affordable, more exciting - to everyone.”

For more information on Flair’s flight routes and reservations, click here.

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