Shuttle service launched at Abbotsford airport

Valley Airporter Ltd. has commenced an on demand airport shuttle service for visitors and residents to and from the Abbotsford International Airport (YXX). Malkeet Gill, who has been providing a similar service in Prince George since 1992, has expanded his operations to include a shuttle service in Abbotsford. While limited to begin with, Gill will be operating seven days a week, 365 days a year. “Our aim is to provide service to the whole Fraser Valley, from Chilliwack to Mission to Langley and part of Surrey,” says Gill. Dan Stefanson, executive director of the Tourism Abbotsford Society is pleased the YXX transportation gap to the Fraser Valley has been resolved and announced that Tourism Abbotsford has committed resources and support for the initial development of the Valley Airporter. “This will give both visitors and residents all the more reason to use YXX,” he said. The 10-passenger vans currently service a 60 km radius of YXX, Sunday to Friday. Rates are based on kilometres travelled and range from $8 to $40 for an adult one-way. Bookings are taken a minimum of 10 hours before departure. The Valley Airporter web site, www.valleyairporter.ca, will be available soon.