News, Fleet Information, Airport Log and More

Flair Airlines strengthens commitment to Kitchener-Waterloo with new aircraft and 50+ new jobs

Canada’s independent low fare airline will base a third aircraft in Kitchener-Waterloo Each aircraft brings increased passengers, greater connectivity, and approximately 50 additional direct and indirect jobs to the region New service to Charlottetown and Saint John from Kitchener-Waterloo starts in June Kitchener, Ontario, February 23, 2022 – Today, Flair Airlines, Canada’s everyday low fare […]

Porter Airlines returns, Flair to expand service out of Saint John Airport

From CBC News – link to source story Within weeks, travellers will also be able to book pre-flight COVID-19 tests at airport, acting CEO says Marie Sutherland · CBC News · Posted: October 5, 2021 Flight service is steadily ramping up at Saint John Airport since its reopening three months ago, with Porter Airlines set to return this week and […]

Flair Airlines Extends Schedule Through Summer 2022

Canada’s favorite ULCC is confident in travel demand growth over the coming year and expands schedule in core Canadian and US markets Edmonton, Alberta, September 9, 2021 – Flair Airlines, Canada’s only true ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC), continues its surge to bring low fares to Canadians and has extended its flight schedule through Summer 2022 […]

Flair Airlines Focuses on Economic Recovery and Begins Long Awaited Ultra-Low-Cost Service in New Brunswick, Offering Fares Less than $50

EDMONTON, Alberta, July 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flair Airlines, Canada’s only independent ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), continues its growth with the inaugural service at Saint John Airport (IATA: YSJ) in New Brunswick starting today. “New Brunswick deserves more choices and competition for air travel. The only way we are going to restart the travel and […]

Minister of Transport celebrates return of regional routes to Saint John Airport

SAINT JOHN, NB, July 2, 2021 /CNW/ – Airports and airlines are essential in connecting Canadians, creating good jobs and growing our economy. We know the global COVID-19 pandemic has had major impacts on the air sector. That is why the government of Canada has supported and continues to support our airports and airlines. Today, the Minister of Transport, […]

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 […]

It’s official: First Air Canada flight will touch down at Saint John Airport on June 29

From CBC News – link to source story Airport readies for post-pandemic relaunch as airline announces resumption of service dates for 50 airports Marie Sutherland · CBC News · Jun 15, 2021 The first post-pandemic flights into and out of Saint John Airport have now been confirmed. On June 29, exactly two weeks from today, Air Canada Flight ACA8790 […]

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 […]

Flair Airlines Extends Domestic Schedule into 2022

The growing ULCC has released its Winter 2021/22 schedule for sale with fares starting from as low as $19 Edmonton, Alberta, May 27, 2021 – Flair Airlines, Canada’s only independent ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), has expanded its schedule with flights to domestic destinations now on sale until March 2022.  With 24 routes and over 650,000 seats […]

Air Canada delays return to Saint John Airport

From Global News – link to source story By Tim Roszell, Global News | May 27, 2021 While the number of COVID-19 vaccinations continues to climb in New Brunswick, it’s going to be at least another month before travellers can fly into or out of Saint John Airport. Air Canada had planned to bring flights back to Saint John on […]