Air Canada Readies for Summer 2023 in Canada with New and Restored Services, and Increased Frequencies
MONTREAL, Dec. 6, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada today announced a new service between Montreal and Fort McMurray that will launch next June as part of the carrier’s Canadian summer schedule. For summer 2023, Air Canada is also restoring suspended services and increasing frequencies on popular routes across Canada, as the company augments its Canadian network following the pandemic. “As the […]
Flair Airlines connects Canadians and Americans with Canada’s first direct flights to Tucson, Arizona
November 30, 2022, Edmonton, Alberta – Flair Airlines, Canada’s everyday low fare airline, kicks off its inaugural flights from Edmonton and Fort McMurray today with the start of service to Tucson, Arizona. This week, Flair launches five inaugural routes across Canada, departing from Edmonton (YEG), Fort McMurray (YMM), Prince George (YXS), London (YXU), and Windsor […]
Air Canada’s Summer 2022 Schedule Adjustments
2 July 2022 – Air Canada 🔗 This week, Air Canada announced changes to its summer schedule to support unprecedented and unforeseen strains on our organization. International flights are unaffected, with a few timing changes to reduce flying at peak times. Flights adjusted are to and from our Toronto and Montreal hubs. These will be […]
Flair Airlines Establishes Winter Base in Tucson Arizona, Bringing Non-stop Sun at Affordable Prices to Underserved Canadian Markets
Flair Airlines, Visit Tucson, and Tucson International Airport announce long-term partnership to connect more Canadians to Arizona Service to Tucson begins in November and December from five Canadian airports, including Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Lethbridge, Prince George, and Windsor The Tucson winter base furthers Flair’s mission of providing affordable leisure travel to Canadians To celebrate its […]
WestJet accelerates Alberta’s recovery with 2022 summer schedule
Alberta set to lead Canada’s travel and tourism rebound as airline restores network to pre-pandemic levels WestJet investing in Alberta’s connection to global and business economies with non-stop routes to London Heathrow, Gatwick, Rome, Paris and Dublin CALGARY, AB, March 14, 2022 /CNW/ – WestJet today released its 2022 summer schedule, announcing the full restoration of the airline’s service levels across Alberta to pre-pandemic levels. WestJet’s summer schedule from Alberta will […]
Airports Across Canada Collaborate with #NotInMyCity to Help Disrupt and End Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking
Airports are taking a united approach towards creating awareness and encouraging education among staff CALGARY, AB, Feb. 22, 2022 /CNW/ – Today, on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, #NotInMyCity is pleased to announce a number of airports across the country are standing in solidarity to help raise awareness about sexual exploitation and human traffiicking. #NotInMyCity has been working with […]
Air Canada Affirms Market Leadership by Expanding its North American Network this Summer as Recovery Accelerates
Seven New Routes launching from three Canadian hubs Restoration of 41 North American routes, return to 11 North American cities Air Canada offers the most seats, frequencies of any Canadian carrier with 90% of its pre-pandemic North American capacity this summer Air Canada’s leadership and unique extensive network will stimulate the recovery of the travel and tourism industry MONTREAL, Feb. […]
Government of Canada supports Fort McMurray International Airport with new funding for critical infrastructure projects
FORT MCMURRAY, AB, Feb. 7, 2022 /CNW/ – Transport Canada As Canada works towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, investments in our airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, workers, and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s aviation industry is well positioned to recover from the impacts of the pandemic. Today, the Minister of […]
Fort McMurray airport suspicious package cleared after hours of flight disruptions
From CTV News – link to source story Adam Lachacz, CTVNewsEdmonton.ca Digital Producer | December 26, 2021 A suspicious package investigation halted flights for several hours at an airport in northern Alberta on Christmas Day. RCMP responded to the passenger arrival terminal at the Fort McMurray International Airport around 4:30 p.m. after reports of a […]
Seven regional airports across the Prairies receiving more than $4 million to maintain regional connectivity and jobs
Targeted Government of Canada support will be provided by Western Economic Diversification Canada WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 4, 2021 /CNW/ – Regional air transportation is crucial to local economic growth, the movement of goods and the connectivity of Canadians across the country. The pandemic has had major impacts on regional air transportation ecosystems, affecting communities and local businesses from coast […]