WestJet makes difficult decision to suspend service to four cities in Atlantic Canada
Airline cuts more than 100 weekly flights across region CALGARY, AB, Oct. 14, 2020 /CNW/ – Today, WestJet announced it will be indefinitely suspending operations to Moncton, Fredericton, Sydney and Charlottetown while significantly reducing service to Halifax and St. John’s. The suspension eliminates more than 100 flights weekly or almost 80 percent of seat capacity from the Atlantic region starting November 2. Details can be […]
Temperature screening for air travellers expanded to 11 additional Canadian airports
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 29, 2020 /CNW/ – The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented global crisis that is having a significant impact on the air industry and Canadian travellers. As we continue to take steps to strengthen Canada’s air transportation network, the Government of Canada continues to implement a multi-layered framework of measures to protect Canadians, and help prevent air travel from […]
NAV Canada closing Halifax operation, putting 11 people out of work
From CBC News – link to story Navigational company blames COVID-19, which has cut flights by more than 90 per cent CBC News · Posted: Sep 25, 2020 COVID-19’s devastating impact on the aviation industry has claimed 11 more jobs in Halifax. NAV Canada, which provides navigation services across the country, is closing its Halifax flight information […]
Swoop airline ends some flights from Hamilton airport
From Global News – link to story By Don Mitchell Global News ~ September 4, 2020 Low-cost carrier Swoop airlines will soon have only a single destination to and from Hamilton International Airport as the airline cancelled routes due to struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic. In an e-mail to Global News, the carrier revealed that its eight flights weekly to […]
Swoop Releases Winter Flying, Invites Canadians to Explore New Destinations From Toronto Pearson Airport
The ultra-low fare airline expands domestic service to include Kelowna and Toronto and adds service to popular sun destinations CALGARY, AB, Sept. 2, 2020 /CNW/ – Today, Swoop released its winter schedule, unveiling the new markets the ultra-low fare airline will serve as it begins operations from Toronto Pearson International Airport on Oct. 25, 2020. […]
Halifax’s airport not expecting business to bounce back to 2019 levels until 2024
News from Global News – link to VIDEO and story By Alicia Draus Global News • July 14, 2020 The business has shrunk considerably for Halifax’s airport during the novel coronavirus pandemic and it’s not expected to get better anytime soon. On Tuesday fewer than 20 planes were scheduled to arrive at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The same […]
WestJet expands August schedule, updates July flying
From WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership Schedule highlights airline’s continued service to 39 Canadian cities from coast-to-coast Airline’s stringent health and safety measures ensure Canadians can travel safely to 48 destinations CALGARY, AB, July 13, 2020 /CNW/ – WestJet today released its updated August schedule featuring more than 200 daily flights to 48 destinations across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico and Europe. The […]
Canadian airlines accused of ignoring COVID precautions, denying refunds
News from CBC News – link to Story The cessation of physical distancing rules is causing frustration for passengers The Canadian Press · Posted: Jul 07, 2020 When Bobbi Jo Green booked a flight back in May for her, her husband, and her children to see two ailing family members, she was counting on the airline’s physical […]
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 […]
Labrador hit hard by Air Canada cuts, as leaders question airline motives
News from CBC News – link to story Air Canada cut 7 routes in N.L. Tuesday CBC News · Posted: Jul 02, 2020 Political leaders in the Big Land are unhappy with Air Canada’s slashing of routes to the region, saying flights will now be scarcer and more expensive, and questioning the company’s motives. The airline announced on […]