National Takes Flight from YQG
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Media Advisory: City of Windsor
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WINDSOR
MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release
December 16, 2015
“Attention passengers, this is the final boarding call for National Airlines Inaugural Flight from Windsor, Ontario to Orlando, Florida”.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens and National Airlines President and Chief Operating Officer Edward Davidson will celebrate with passengers departing on the inaugural flight from Windsor International Airport (YQG) to Orlando.
What: Inaugural National Airlines Flight
When: Thursday, December 17
12:30pm Earliest Arrival Time for incoming National Plane
12:55pm Expected Arrival Time for incoming National Plane - Fire Truck Salute - Welcoming National Airlines
1:00pm Media invited to interview Mayor Dilkens and National Airlines President and COO Edward Davidson
1:30pm All passengers to be in pre-board restricted area
1:40pm Plane begins boarding passengers
2:30pm Plane departs for Florida
Where: Windsor International Airport (YQG), 3200, Country Road 42, Windsor
On October 1, 2015 Mayor Dilkens and National Airlines President/COO Davidson announced plans to launch non-stop service between Windsor and Orlando.
Beginning Dec. 17, flights will depart Thursdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM EST and arrive at Orlando Sanford International Airport at 5:00 PM EST. National will offer return flights on Thursdays and Sundays, departing at 10:30 AM EST and arriving in Windsor at 1:00 PM EST.
For more information or to book flights, visit www.NationalAirlines.com. For more information about Windsor International Airport, visit www.yqg.ca.
Media attendance is welcome and parking will be available in the Express Lot adjacent to the main terminal. Times are approximate so early arrival is encouraged.
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Media contacts:
Mayor’s Office
519-255-6315
Jason Moore
Senior Manager of Communications
519-551-9011