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 […]
Flights resume at Saint John Airport
News from CBC News – link to story Flights resume at Saint John Airport Saint John Airport officials are worried passengers from outside New Brunswick will be turned away by border patrols as Air Canada resumes flights from Montreal to the Port City. One daily flight arrived at the Saint John Airport shortly before 3:30 p.m. and was to depart at […]
Masks are now mandatory for travelers and employees: Halifax airport
News from Global News – link to story BY KARLA RENIC GLOBAL NEWS | Posted June 19, 2020 The Halifax Stanfield International Airport released a new set of guidelines for travelers, employees and visitors, effective June 22. According to the press release, anyone who steps inside the airport is required to wear a mask or face covering. […]
Stephenville council approves cash for private company to manage airport
News from CBC News – link to story Council already voted once against financing Winnipeg company’s involvement CBC News · Posted: Jun 15, 2020 Stephenville’s town council voted Monday to spend $223,000 to hire a private company to try to bring its beleaguered airport back from the brink. The vote was on a proposed management contract between Stephenville’s […]
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. […]
Halifax International Airport Authority reducing staff by 25 per cent: CEO
News from Global News – link to story BY GRAEME BENJAMIN GLOBAL NEWS |Posted June 2, 2020 The president and CEO of the Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) has let stakeholders know that the number of staff members will be reduced by 25 per cent. “In my 20 years at HIAA, I never thought I would be […]
Halifax motorcade to honour Capt. Jennifer Casey on Sunday
News from CBC News – link to story Public affairs officer died in crash of Canadian Forces Snowbirds plane last week in B.C. CBC News · Posted: May 24, 2020 6:00 AM AT | Last Updated: 4 hours ago Capt. Jennifer Casey is returning to her home city of Halifax today and there will be a motorcade […]
Halifax airport operating at 2 per cent capacity
News from CBC News – link to story ‘Right now our predictions are to get back to 2019 passenger levels by 2024’ CBC News · Posted: May 13, 2020 Halifax’s airport is operating at two per cent capacity due to travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic — and staff do not expect to see passenger numbers return […]
Skytrax Canadian Winners
From World Airport Awards – 11 May 2020 Vancouver International Airport YVR (Top 100 Ranking – 13 | 17 in 2019)– Best Airport: 20-30 million passengers– Best Airport in North America Toronto Pearson YYZ (Top 100 Ranking – 42 | 50 in 2019)-Best Airport: 50-60 million passengers Montréal-Trudeau International Airport YUL (Top 100 Ranking – […]
WestJet Update: 10 May • Schedule to 4 July 2020
From Westjet – 10 May 2020 WESTJET UPDATES SCHEDULE FROM JUNE 5 THROUGH JULY 4, 2020 WestJet has updated its schedule from June 5 through to July 4, 2020 to address significantly reduced guest demand for air travel while continuing to keep critical economic lifelines open for essential travel and cargo. At this time, WestJet is also extending its temporary transborder and international route suspensions through June […]