All Airlines Back in Service at Fredericton Airport
From Huddle Today – link to source story Oct 7, 2021 by Rachel Smith Image: Submitted FREDERICTON— Porter Airlines has resumed service at Fredericton International Airport (YFC), meaning that all of the airlines that were flying before the pandemic have returned. “It’s just wonderful to see all of our teams back in business,” said Kate O’Rourke, manager of public […]
PAL Airlines launches service from Ottawa Airport to Canada’s east coast
From CTV News – link to source story Josh Pringle, Digital Multi-Skilled Journalist | Saturday, July 31, 2021 The Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier International Airport on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. (David Kawai/THE CANADIAN PRESS) OTTAWA — Ottawa travellers have a new option to travel to Canada’s east coast. PAL Airlines launched service out of the Ottawa International […]
Fredericton airport gets $3.8M from Ottawa to help offset pandemic losses
From CBC News – link to source story CBC News · Posted: July 29, 2021 The Fredericton International Airport Authority Inc. is getting federal help to offset what it says is a $15-million loss in revenue it suffered because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ottawa is giving the airport authority $3.8 million to help it maintain services and cover expenses […]
COVID-19: PAL Airlines lands for 1st time in Fredericton Monday as flights resume
From Global News – link to video and source story By Nathalie Sturgeon Global News Posted June 28, 2021 The Fredericton International Airport took one step toward the new normal as PAL Airline’s first flight landed on the tarmac Monday. It was a flight from Newfoundland and Labrador provided by the new carrier and one of the […]
WestJet reconnecting Atlantic Canada routes
Airline to restart seven routes across Atlantic Canada by July 2 New non-stop service between Calgary-Charlottetown to launch on July 29 CALGARY, AB, June 25, 2021 /CNW/ -WestJet is further restoring Atlantic Canada’s domestic and interprovincial connectivity with the restart of seven routes to and from destinations across Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. The airline today also announced it will launch its new non-stop service to Charlottetown from Calgary on July 29. Full schedule […]
PAL Airlines steps in to fill flight gap in N.L. after Air Canada’s departure
From CBC News – link to source story Carrier adding 12 new routes, promising fares as low as $69 CBC News · Jun 17, 2021 A Newfoundland and Labrador regional airline is stepping up to fill the void left by Air Canada’s departure from the majority of its routes in the province. PAL Airlines, which flies […]
Air Canada Supports Economic Recovery as the Country’s Leading Carrier, Serving 50 Cities Across Canada to Enable Canadians to Conveniently Connect
Most extensive domestic schedule supports Canada’s tourism and hospitality sector Includes three new routes, re-established routes plus Air Canada Signature Class and Premium Economy Class cabins on select transcontinental routes New refund policy gives additional peace of mind MONTREAL, June 15, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada’s domestic peak summer schedule beginning at the end of June has been […]
Sydney airport CEO encouraged by entry of new regional airline
From CBC News – link to source story Mike MacKinnon says new flights from PAL Airlines will add jobs, boost confidence among travellers Tom Ayers · CBC News · May 26, 2021 The CEO of the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport is looking forward to the resumption of air travel in the Atlantic region, and he’s especially excited about […]
Minister of Transport introduces new funding programs to support Canada’s airports
OTTAWA, ON, May 11, 2021 /CNW/ – The global COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the air sector in Canada. Airports have been significantly affected, experiencing major decreases in traffic over the past 15 months. Despite these consequences, airports have played a crucial role since the start of the pandemic by continuing to provide essential air services, […]
Sunwing announces winter flight schedule from regional gateways across Atlantic Canada
Tour operator to offer weekly flights from Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, St. John’s, Deer Lake and Gander TORONTO, April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sunwing is making it easier for residents of Atlantic Canada to head back to the tropics this winter, with convenient weekly flights from regional gateways across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick […]