Manic Monday | Okanagan Fruit takes Flight...

I remember many times sitting in Canadian Airports seeing passengers carrying packages with their coveted Live Atlantic Lobsters. These lobsters, purchased at the airport brought an authentic and very tasty piece of Atlantic Canada to doorsteps throughout the country.

As of last week, thanks to some hard work by a number of people at YLW our Fresh Okanagan Fruit has also taken to the air.

In a new program, passengers departing YLW can purchase fresh in-season fruit in a variety of package sizes bringing them right onto the aircraft when traveling domestically.   Containers have been designed to ensure  fruit won't get damaged and conveniently fit under the seat or in the overhead compartment. There is even a snack size (if you aren't in the mood for sharing) that has a place to put the fruit pits. Clever thinking!

Flying fish, flying fruit....and of course there is the flying wine also available inside security at YLW...makes me wonder what might be next?

Glenn Mandziuk, TOTA President & CEO