Iskwew Air was founded in 2018[4] by the airline's CEO, Teara Fraser. The airline officially launched March 2019.[3] Fraser has announced plans to enter the domestic Canadian passenger charter sector, as well as offering a scheduled passenger service.[3]
Iskwew Air promotes itself as a 100% Indigenous- and woman-owned air company.[5] The airline aims to boost accessibility for remote communities across the province, as well as boosting indigenous tourism. All operations will be in cooperation with the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada.[3]
The airline's first partnership is with Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours based in Campbell River, where it will help provide remote nature tours.[6]
On August 16, 2021, the airline launch regular scheduled service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) South Terminal to Qualicum Beach Airport.[7]
