Lynx Air Announces Major Expansion from Toronto Region
To celebrate, the airline is launching a free weekend getaway contest TORONTO, March 17, 2022 /CNW/ – Lynx Air, Canada’s new ultra-affordable airline, has today announced a major expansion out of the Toronto region, adding four new destinations and five new routes to its network, as it continues its mission to make air travel affordable for all. Canadians living in the Toronto region […]
St. John’s International Airport ‘keeping the lights on’ after $22M gift from Ottawa
From CBC News đź”— link to source story Funding to pay for runway paving, upgrades to heavy equipment fleet CBC News • March 08, 2022 The federal government is gifting the St. John’s International Airport millions for repairs and upgrades following two years of steep declines in revenues and traffic. Ottawa has earmarked $22 million to […]
Government of Canada supports St. John’s International Airport with new funding for critical infrastructure projects
ST. JOHN’S, NL, March 8, 2022 /CNW/ – As Canada works towards recovery, 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 Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Minister […]
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 […]
Swoop Announces Significant Fleet Growth and Domestic Network Expansion
Canada’s leading ultra-low fare airline to add six new Boeing MAX-8 aircraft Airline to introduce non-stop service to Newfoundland this spring – enabling Canadians to reconnect coast-to-coast Domestic network expansion adds 14 new non-stop routes including service to Deer Lake and St. John’s, Newfoundland; and Saint John, New Brunswick CALGARY, AB, Feb. 9, 2022 /CNW/ – Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low fare airline, today announced it will grow its […]
Sunwing’s domestic summer program kicks off May 17
From Travelweek Canada đź”— link to source story Date: Feb 2 2022 By: Travelweek Group TORONTO — Sunwing has unveiled its domestic summer program, which runs from May to September. Now in its 17th year, the program features weekly flights to some of the most sought-after destinations from coast to coast. As an added incentive, Sunwing is also offering […]
Statement by Minister Alghabra on the firefighting staffing shortage at the St. John’s International AirportÂ
ST. JOHN’S, NL, Jan. 18, 2022 /CNW/ – Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, issued the following statement about the shortage of firefighting staff at the St. John’s International Airport: “On January 18, the St. John’s International Airport announced that there are insufficient firefighting staff levels to continue certain levels of commercial operations. “Until the airport can address the firefighting staffing […]
Government of Canada announces additional Canadian airports accepting international passenger flights
OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2021 /CNW/ – The Government of Canada is prioritizing the health and safety of all people in Canada by continuing to take a risk-based and measured approach to re-opening the border. Canada’s phased approach to easing border measures is informed by the available data and scientific evidence, including the vaccination rate of Canadians, and the improving epidemiological situation. The strict […]
Porter Airlines returns to the air
TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2021 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines officially returns to the skies today, almost 18 months after suspending flights due to COVID-19 public health and travel restrictions. Flights to Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Thunder Bay are the first to restart. Other Canadian destinations starting within the next 10 days are Halifax, Quebec City, St. John’s, NL, and Moncton. U.S. destinations in Boston, Chicago, New York and Washington return on Sept. 17. Flights to […]
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 […]