SAM Magazine - Calgary, AB., July 31, 2008 - While the airline industry has been rocked by high fuel prices and consumers tightening their belts when it comes to vacation travel, several Canadian resorts got a bit of good news with the announcement that Delta Air Lines will commence direct jet service from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) on December 17, 2008. The airport is located just 20 minutes from Kimberley Alpine Resort and 60 minutes from Fernie Alpine Resort.

The new service will utilize Canadair RJ 200 regional jets carrying 50 passengers at a cruising speed of 530 miles per hour, with a flying time of just one hour fifty-eight minutes between Salt Lake City and Cranbrook, BC.

The new Canadian Rockies International Airport joins Vancouver International (YVR) as one of only two airports in British Columbia serviced directly from a major U.S. hub airport. \