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C$ 115 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Winnipeg

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Cheap Flight Deals from Ottawa to Winnipeg (YOW-YWG)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Winnipeg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Winnipeg

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Ottawa to Winnipeg.
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8:35 a.m. - 10:26 a.m.YOW-YWG
2h 51mdirect
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1:20 p.m. - 9:01 p.m.YWG-YOW
6h 41m1 stop
C$ 217Porter Airlines
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Tue, 27 May - Sat, 31 May
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2:20 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.YOW-YWG
4h 40m1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
11:45 a.m. - 3:21 p.m.YWG-YOW
2h 36mdirect
C$ 218Porter Airlines
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Fri, 6 Jun - Sun, 8 Jun
Porter Airlines Logo
8:35 a.m. - 10:26 a.m.YOW-YWG
2h 51mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
6:55 p.m. - 12:21 a.m.YWG-YOW
4h 26m1 stop
C$ 220Porter Airlines
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Wed, 4 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun
Porter Airlines Logo
8:35 a.m. - 10:26 a.m.YOW-YWG
2h 51mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
1:20 p.m. - 9:01 p.m.YWG-YOW
6h 41m1 stop
C$ 221Porter Airlines
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Tue, 27 May - Thu, 5 Jun
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12:20 p.m. - 2:11 p.m.YOW-YWG
2h 51mdirect
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11:25 a.m. - 3:01 p.m.YWG-YOW
2h 36mdirect
C$ 234
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Wed, 14 May - Sun, 18 May
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12:20 p.m. - 2:11 p.m.YOW-YWG
2h 51mdirect
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11:25 a.m. - 3:01 p.m.YWG-YOW
2h 36mdirect
C$ 254
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Wed, 21 May - Thu, 29 May
WestJet Logo
5:55 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.YOW-YWG
9h 35m2 stops
WestJet Logo
8:00 a.m. - 11:31 a.m.YWG-YOW
2h 31mdirect
C$ 265WestJet
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Wed, 4 Jun - Sat, 7 Jun
WestJet Logo
5:55 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.YOW-YWG
9h 35m2 stops
WestJet Logo
8:00 a.m. - 11:31 a.m.YWG-YOW
2h 31mdirect
C$ 276WestJet
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Wed, 4 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
Air Canada Logo
4:05 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.YOW-YWG
2h 45mdirect
Air Canada Logo
3:50 p.m. - 10:04 p.m.YWG-YOW
5h 14m1 stop
C$ 365Air Canada
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Tue, 2 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep
Air Canada Logo
9:05 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.YOW-YWG
6h 55m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
3:50 p.m. - 10:04 p.m.YWG-YOW
5h 14m1 stop
C$ 413Air Canada
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Tue, 9 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep

Expert advice for your flight from Ottawa to Winnipeg

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Porter Airlines

Porter offers free drinks and snacks, enhancing the short-haul flight experience.


Porter's no middle seats policy ensures either a window or aisle seat for every passenger.

WestJet

WestJet's EconoFlex fare includes a checked bag, seat selection, and free changes.


WestJet offers priority boarding for Premium passengers, enhancing travel efficiency.

Read more about WestJetby Stefanie Waldek
Air Canada

Air Canada offers Preferred Economy seats with up to 10 cm extra legroom for added comfort.


Air Canada's Wi-Fi availability can be checked online five days before your flight.

Read more about Air Canadaby Stefanie Waldek
Airports
YOW

Ottawa airport's security lines move quickly due to low flight volume. Check estimated wait times online before heading to the airport.

Read more about YOWby Mark Stachiew
YWG

For a quick ride to downtown Winnipeg, use Unicity taxis or Uber. Check the Maximum Fare Schedule to avoid overpaying.

Read more about YWGby Mark Stachiew
Our travel experts
John Walton

John Walton

Expert on Porter Airlines

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on WestJet and Air Canada

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Mark Stachiew

Mark Stachiew

Expert on YOW and YWG

Mark Stachiew

Mark Stachiew

Mark Stachiew has been exploring the world and writing about it for more than 30 years. His travel stories have appeared in numerous newspapers, magazines and online publications in Canada, the United States and beyond.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to Winnipeg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ottawa to Winnipeg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Winnipeg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Ottawa to Winnipeg clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Ottawa to Winnipeg, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Winnipeg, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Winnipeg?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Winnipeg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa to Winnipeg is January, where tickets cost C$ 131 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 328 and C$ 319 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Winnipeg?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Winnipeg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to Winnipeg, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

August

Cheapest flight

C$ 115
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flight from Ottawa to Winnipeg

When to book flights from Ottawa to Winnipeg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Winnipeg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Ottawa to Winnipeg

  • Are there car rentals at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG)?

    Are you planning to leap into adventure immediately after you arrive at YWG? In that case, you’ll find several car rental agencies operating their desks at this airport, including Dollar, Alamo, Hertz, Driving Force, and Thrifty, among others. The car rental counters are on level 4 of the parking garage, with the pick-up garage within walking distance of the terminal.

  • What is the best way to get to downtown Winnipeg from YWG?

    The distance between the city center of Winnipeg and Winnipeg Richardson International Airport is approximately 9 km. The easiest and quickest way to get there is via a taxi as it has a travel time of around 15 minutes. However, if you are travelling on a tight budget and are keen to save money, hop onto a bus, which covers the distance in about 40 minutes. The taxis are available outside the arrivals terminal, while buses park on the southern end of the airport.

  • Are there any services for passengers with limited mobility at the YWG upon their arrival?

    You shouldn’t be worried about passing through YWG if you are disabled or have reduced mobility. The management strives to accord you a seamless experience by making all high-traffic areas like restrooms and security checks wheelchair accessible. Further, Goldwing Ambassadors in gold jackets are on standby to offer you the assistance that you need.

  • Can I find a hotel at YWG?

    Travelers scheduled to arrive late at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport from Ottawa will be glad to note that there are many hotels located a short distance away. Therefore, consider booking a room at The Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel by Lakeview, or Courtyard by Marriott Winnipeg Airport. Both properties guarantee a courtesy shuttle to and from the airport, making your movement easier.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Winnipeg?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Winnipeg was C$ 83 for a one-way ticket and C$ 157 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Ottawa to Winnipeg?

    Air Canada, and WestJet offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Ottawa to Winnipeg flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to Winnipeg?

    The Embraer 195 E2 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Ottawa to Winnipeg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to Winnipeg?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Ottawa and Winnipeg, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Ottawa to Winnipeg?

    There are direct flights from Ottawa to Winnipeg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ottawa to Winnipeg, Porter Airlines or Air Transat?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Winnipeg are Porter Airlines and Air Transat. With an average price for the route of C$ 244 and an overall rating of 8.0, Porter Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Transat is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 263 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to Winnipeg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ottawa to Winnipeg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ottawa to Winnipeg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Winnipeg from Ottawa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ottawa to Winnipeg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Winnipeg with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ottawa to Winnipeg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Winnipeg from Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to Winnipeg

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 142 or less one-way and C$ 240 or less round-trip.
  • If you are on a tight travel budget, consider booking flights that make one-stop connections between Ottawa and Winnipeg. For instance, WestJet has a layover at Toronto's Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on transit to Winnipeg. On the other hand, Air Canada makes a stop at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
  • The Aspire Salon Lounge sits post-security - Canada/International, Gate 18 and is accessible to any guest regardless of the airline or class you’re flying. On the other hand, the Air Canada Maple Leaf lounge is located on the level but permits only Star Alliance Gold cardholders and Air Canada customers. Users of these suites enjoy priority pass through the various checks as part of the fast lane program.
  • The parking facility at Ottawa Macdonald Cartier Airport (YOW) offers an easy and convenient way to drop off your car before departure to Winnipeg. The spaces are divided into short-term, long-term and economy. A regular shuttle is available to ferry you from the garage to your terminal. Also, you’ll also enjoy car door-to-curbside service to make your movement easier.
  • Families passing through YOW will have an easy time as the establishment offers a parenting room after-security - Canada/International, Level 2, near Gate 14 and Gate 18. The room is equipped with chairs, sinks, and baby-changing tables, and provides privacy for breastfeeding moms.
  • YOW has a designated animal relief area for the convenience of travelers coming with their service animals like dogs. This amenity sits along the Parkade (P1), across the terminal, and features garbage containers and plastic bags for disposal.
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Prefer to fly direct from Ottawa to Winnipeg?

Find which airlines fly direct from Ottawa Airport to Winnipeg Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Ottawa to Winnipeg

Monday

Air Canada,Air France,Air Transat, +3 more

Air Canada,Air France, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,Air France,Air Transat, +3 more

Air Canada,Air France, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,Air France,Air Transat, +3 more

Air Canada,Air France, +4 more

Thursday

Air Canada,Air France,Air Transat, +1 more

Air Canada,Air France, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Delta, +3 more

Air Canada,Air Transat, +4 more

Saturday

Air Canada,Air France,Air Transat, +3 more

Air Canada,Air France, +4 more

Sunday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada,Air Transat, +2 more

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Direct returns

Winnipeg to Ottawa

Monday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada,Air Transat, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada,Air Transat, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada,Air Transat, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Air Transat, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada,Air Transat, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada,Air Transat, +2 more

Sunday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada,Air Transat, +2 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Ottawa to Winnipeg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa to Winnipeg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ottawa to Winnipeg? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 284 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.1Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.8Crew
7.6Food
Airline reviews

It was amazing although they did bump us up to the front which gave us more leg room and a meal. The service was great! The staff were friendly. :)

10.0 ExcellentDiane, Apr 2025YYZ - TPA
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It was amazing although they did bump us up to the front which gave us more leg room and a meal. The service was great! The staff were friendly. :)

Overall very good... staff were friendly and helpful. boarding was good for the most part, but a little hard to get our carry-on bags on there.... I think people should be directed to keep their coats and small bags with them until all the carry-ons are loaded, and then, if there is space, they can put their small bags and coats up top.. makes it much easier to put baggage up. i loved the internet feature, but the entertainment was not there unless you have your own Netflix or similar platform. My chair did not recline, which was very annoying, and the arms won't go up near the isle, which makes it tough to get in and out of the seat.

Staff were excellant. Only snacks served. Some turbulence so we were offered Free beer or wine.

The staff is always great. Just the fact that our flight was the only one delayed from Halifax when all other carries were still flying. It happen a year ago out of Toronto as well. All others were flying but our flight got cancelled 1 hr before the time of departure.

The only issue had when i mentioned about comfort was the man beside me was on the larger side and took about 1/3 of my seat where i was pressed against the wall/window of the plane for the trip.

The check-in staff, boarding staff, and flight crew were all very friendly. Really miss the Porter lounge in Ottawa.

Thanks for giving a beer to everyone in the seat infront of me and then telling me that I can’t have one because they are going to land. I guess I need to pay for a seat and then pick one in the very front of the plane

The flight was delayed by more than one hour. The terminal was consequently overcrowded and hot. We lost our car reservation and hit rush hour traffic in Boston, which added two hours stuck in traffic to our trip.

Awesome, the whole way through. Thank you, this is the new Canadian Airline benchmark.

We were given a complimentary seat upgrade which was so unexpected but so lovely!

Over the wing seat at emergency exit only downside people using lavatory have no respect and wait in the space

Flight delayed any hour and couple of big gate changes

The pilot came out and chatted with the passengers. He explained why there was a slight delay. The crew was excellent. Very helpful. I had to buy meals for my whole family and they were in different seats, so the crew had to deal with that. They were very pleasant and accommodating and did a great job!

We were unable to land in Liberia. It was not the airline’s fault, but we had to be diverted to SJO.

We had things stolen from our luggage, we also were refused an upgrade on a flight that was not full.

When we left, it wasn't Great . People were drinking heavily, very disrespectful Extremely loud, the entire trip. I think the crew members, should have get their attention. Coming back was great.

I sat in the club. The seeds were fantastic. The meal was great and Entertainment was good. The crew was fantastic. I recommend it to everybody.

The food was small portions and not fresh. I was seated at the back of the plane so by the time the cart approached me most of the food options were sold out. The cabin crew was fantastic however.

Great flight and crew. Food isn't free and neither are headphones...

We were in economy class but paid for option Plus which offer you an extra snack after take off, free earplugs & blanket. The crew were very attentive. The comfort however wasn’t great, hard to be comfortable in such restraint place. Wasn’t able to sleep through out the 7hrs flight and was exhausted upon arrival.

We never had an experience they canceled the flight and they did not offer us an alternative flight. I had to book one on my own expense. They offered us food voucher and we could not use them at the airport it kept saying not attached to an existing flight. The people at the counter were rude and cold and they did not care about our situation

Found the seats very crowded—too close together ! And waited a long time for our luggage All staff at both ends were excellent!!!

Flight cancelled and Kayak switched our return flight to a red eye. Ridiculous.

Will never book through you again. Very disappointed in the notices and action taken or provided when planes are rescheduled, enough to cause missed connections

Plane should have entertainment, instead of people paying to use wifi

Easy self checkin and baggage drop. No in seat entertainment, but wifi and app worked well

no staff available to help, no systems available to coordinate

Single flights to Cancun purchased through third-party, initially had issues printing luggage labels with the lady at the airport Pearson… Was super friendly and assisted quickly despite being very busy

The flight was delayed repeatedly, on the day of and in the days and weeks beforehand. The staff are alway fantastic.

The flight was on time and shorter time arrival than planned. I was an ultra basic passenger and understood one personal item on the plane. The announcements of one personal item and zone 9 boarding certainly felt like we were separated from the rest. Actually zone 9 passengers should be boarded second; we are not blocking aisles and can be seated much faster and deboarded faster too.

They lost my checked in luggage, why do I pay for my cargo not arriving at the same destination as me?

During the pre-departure safety briefing, the flight attendants rushed through the mandatory safety announcements in both official languages, making it difficult for passengers to clearly understand the instructions. Given the importance of these messages for passenger safety, this lack of clarity was concerning. Perhaps use a recoded message to alleviate this concern. Additionally, the flight attendants appeared to lack the professional attentiveness typically expected during a flight. Rather than focusing on timely and courteous service, they seemed more engaged in personal conversations than in addressing the needs of passengers. I hope this feedback is taken constructively and helps in maintaining the high standards of professionalism and care that travelers expect from a national carrier: AC.

Poor planning meant the plane was delayed an hour, then a thunder storm started and the ground staff couldn't work. Eventual arrival in Santiago was 3 hours late resulting in missed connections and the need to buy new tickets.

It was what it was. The crew were very supportive of my wife's inability to sit for long (without severe pain). I say the food was excellent because we bought sushi at Bento, pre flite. We did not complete the final leg (YVR to YYJ) as we were able to catch the last ferry to Swartz Bay. Thanks to Air Canada ( crew and network ) for the connections to/from SJO.

it was great only downfall was that the tvs weren't working but the rest was great specially the wifi

Unable to serve coffee on flight which I understand but inconvenient.

thee is no screen on these flights, smaller storage cabins scuffed my carry on, it was ok overall

The Entertainment system was nearly useless because videos kept stopping then jumping over segments at random but closely spaced intervals. About 75% of the plane gave up trying to watch and then the gaps and jumps became shorter, It was terrible and made it hard to know what was happening since it was not a normal buffering pause where you still get the cont6en t. Instead the video would pause then jump ahead missing short segments and dialog entirely! The economy class seats on all flights have less and less legroom. I’m tall and the upgraded seats are no better for the leg room, not worth it. I flew from Toronto to Calgary….The staff at YYZ was awesome and kind. My flight’s (prior) incoming plane from Liberia had been delayed over 3 hours and the attendant quickly and kindly transferred me to the earlier flight that got me in hours earlier. Such a great staff!! Every staff member on the plane was very-very Canadian/Kind . Great job and attitude you folks! The plane itself was new and in great condition, except the issue with the video streaming.

Short delay to Regina from Toronto. No in flight entertainment, but crew were professional in their duties

The take off was delayed as we were told that the baggages had to be rearranged to balance the weight. I only took a carry-on and a personal item, but the overhead bin was extremely small, even a normal size carryon can’t fit it, so they had to check it in for free. The seat was really tight and no entertainment at all.

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