About First Air (7F)
First Air is a small regional carrier based in Canada. It operates as a full-service carrier and is currently listed as active in our reference data. Across its scheduled network, First Air serves roughly 30 direct destinations from 6 primary airport(s), totalling around 74 documented route pairings. a smaller carrier serving niche or seasonal markets.
Fare structure & what's included
As a full-service carrier, First Air usually includes one carry-on, one personal item, and a checked bag in standard economy fares (verify by route, since some basic-economy fares strip the checked bag). Hot meals, beverages, and seat selection on the day of travel are typically included on long-haul flights, while short-haul services may sell food on board.
Hubs & main bases
The airline's primary operational bases include the airports listed below. Bookings that originate from a hub almost always have more frequency, more competitive pricing, and better recovery options if a flight is cancelled. If you are connecting through a hub, allow at least the airline's published minimum connection time plus 30 minutes during winter or in known-bad-weather seasons.
Booking & check-in tips
- Book directly on the airline website. Third-party agencies often charge service fees and complicate any future change request.
- Check in online the moment check-in opens (most carriers open 24–48 hours before departure). Late check-ins are first to be denied boarding when a flight is oversold.
- If your fare allows free seat selection, do it early. Mid-cabin window/aisle pairs go fast.
- Sign up for the loyalty programme even for a single trip. Many carriers waive change fees or offer faster rebooking for members.
Operational notes
This profile is generated from open route data and is intended as a quick reference for budget travellers researching itineraries. Schedules, equipment, and even airline status can change between seasons; cross-check the live timetable on the carrier's own site before purchase. If a route appears here that the carrier no longer operates, treat it as historical signal. Many of the most affordable secondary routes are seasonal.
Hub airports
Iqaluit Airport (YFB)
Iqaluit, Canada · 18 routes
Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Yellowknife, Canada · 30 routes
Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)
Rankin Inlet, Canada · 25 routes
Cambridge Bay Airport (YCB)
Cambridge Bay, Canada · 6 routes
Kugluktuk Airport (YCO)
Coppermine, Canada · 5 routes
Old Arctic Bay Airport (YAB)
Arctic Bay, Canada · 2 routes
Top destinations served
| Code | Airport | City | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| YFB | Iqaluit Airport | Iqaluit | Canada |
| YZF | Yellowknife Airport | Yellowknife | Canada |
| YRT | Rankin Inlet Airport | Rankin Inlet | Canada |
| YCO | Kugluktuk Airport | Coppermine | Canada |
| YHK | Gjoa Haven Airport | Gjoa Haven | Canada |
| YCB | Cambridge Bay Airport | Cambridge Bay | Canada |
| YZS | Coral Harbour Airport | Coral Harbour | Canada |
| YXN | Whale Cove Airport | Whale Cove | Canada |
| YVQ | Norman Wells Airport | Norman Wells | Canada |
| YAB | Old Arctic Bay Airport | Arctic Bay | Canada |
| YCY | Clyde River Airport | Clyde River | Canada |
| YGT | Igloolik Airport | Igloolik | Canada |
| YTE | Cape Dorset Airport | Cape Dorset | Canada |
| YUX | Hall Beach Airport | Hall Beach | Canada |
| YVP | Kuujjuaq Airport | Quujjuaq | Canada |
| YXP | Pangnirtung Airport | Pangnirtung | Canada |
| YBK | Baker Lake Airport | Baker Lake | Canada |
| YCS | Chesterfield Inlet Airport | Chesterfield Inlet | Canada |
| YEK | Arviat Airport | Eskimo Point | Canada |
| YRB | Resolute Bay Airport | Resolute | Canada |
| YUT | Repulse Bay Airport | Repulse Bay | Canada |
| YHI | Ulukhaktok Holman Airport | Holman Island | Canada |
| YIO | Pond Inlet Airport | Pond Inlet | Canada |
| YLC | Kimmirut Airport | Kimmirut | Canada |
| YOW | Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | Ottawa | Canada |
| YYH | Taloyoak Airport | Spence Bay | Canada |
| YWG | Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport | Winnipeg | Canada |
| YUL | Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | Montreal | Canada |
| YEV | Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport | Inuvik | Canada |
| YVM | Qikiqtarjuaq Airport | Broughton Island | Canada |