NAV CANADA to resume nighttime service at five Atlantic Canada locations
OTTAWA, Aug. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NAV CANADA will restore regular nighttime air navigation services at five locations in Atlantic Canada, beginning August 18, 2020. This decision was made after considering both the regional public health environment and operational requirements. In May 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic NAV CANADA temporarily suspended overnight air […]
Air Canada cancellations have long-term implications, says Atlantic business leader
News from CBC News – link to story No Charlottetown-Halifax flights had been operating since April COVID-19 slowdown Kevin Yarr · CBC News · Posted: Jul 02, 2020 Atlantic Canada could be feeling an extended impact from Air Canada’s decision to suspend some key flights in the region, says the CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce. Earlier this week, the […]
Air Canada Discontinues Service on 30 Domestic Regional Routes and Closes Eight Stations in Canada
From Air Canada Regional flying rationalized due to COVID-19 and government travel restrictions, part of airline’s Cost Reduction Program to reduce cash burn MONTREAL, June 30, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada said today that it is indefinitely suspending service on 30 domestic regional routes and closing eight stations at regional airports in Canada. These structural changes to Air […]
From banner year to standstill: Charlottetown Airport CEO unveils grim forecast
News from CBC News – link to story Charlottetown Airport to consider increasing passenger fees, looks for long-term rent relief Stephanie vanKampen · CBC News · Posted: Jun 23, 2020 The Charlottetown Airport revealed a stark financial forecast at its virtual annual public meeting. With passenger traffic expected to drop by 75 to 80 per cent in 2020, the airport […]
Charlottetown Airport down to one daily, 2 weekly flights due to COVID-19
News from CBC News – link to video – 16 June 2020 ‘It’s had a devastating impact on our current financials,’ CEO Doug Newson tells CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin
WestJet releases July schedule to get Canadians exploring again
From WestJet, an Alberta Partnership Airline continues to focus on significant safety and hygiene enhancements to ensure a safe travel journey CALGARY, AB, June 15, 2020 /CNW/ – WestJet today released its updated July schedule, developed to allow Canadians the pleasure of summer travel while economically supporting communities across the country in safely reopening travel and domestic tourism. […]
What will make you feel safe to travel, Charlottetown Airport asks
News from CBC News – link to story ‘A lot of the things you will see in the survey we are doing already’ Kevin Yarr · CBC News · Posted: Jun 15, 2020 Charlottetown Airport wants to know more about what travellers are hoping to see in the building as air travel recovers from the pandemic. People are being […]
Swoop postpones seasonal service to Charlottetown
News from CBC News – link to story Service won’t begin until Oct. 24 CBC News · Posted: Jun 11, 2020 Swoop, WestJet’s discount airline, has delayed its Charlottetown flights until late October, according to the airline’s website. Before COVID-19, the airline had planned to offer three flights a week to Hamilton starting at the end of June. Now, […]
Air Canada posts new Charlottetown flights for June and July
News from CBC News – link to story Airport still waiting to hear from other carriers Kevin Yarr · CBC News · May 26, 2020 Air Canada has added a daily, direct flight connecting Charlottetown to Toronto for June. Currently service out of Charlottetown Airport has been very limited in the COVID-19 pandemic, with a daily connection from Air […]