The goal of this partnership was to connect smaller communities in both Alberta and British Columbia.

[5] On February 18, 2021, WestJet announced the suspension of service to Lloydminster and three other destinations due to low demand stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

[8] On January 30, 2024, representatives from the city council, including the mayor, did meet with WestJet in Calgary to plead their case, pointing to the newly-upgraded runway and ability for customs clearance as reasons why the airline should continue to service Lloydminster.

However, that did nothing to change WestJet's mind, who announced their departure from YLL would occur on April 15.

[9] A month after the airline left, the city council commissioned aviation consultancy firm HM Aero to commence a study on the viability of new air service.