WestJet introduces nonstop seasonal service between Sydney and Calgary this summer as part of robust summer 2025 network schedule
SYDNEY, NS, Nov. 18, 2024 /CNW/ – Today WestJet announced its full summer schedule for 2025, expanding Nova Scotia’s connectivity to Western Canada with the introduction of exclusive service between Sydney and Calgary, providing Cape Bretoners with enhanced access to Alberta. “Today’s announcement is a milestone in the community, marking the first ever nonstop service between Cape Breton and Western Canada.” said Andy Gibbons, WestJet, Vice-President, External Affairs. “The […]
Sydney, N.S., airport wants more airlines
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WestJet announces domestic winter service suspensions as airline transitions strategic direction
By WestJet | July 18, 2022 Winter service to Charlottetown, Fredericton, Sydney and Quebec City to be suspended as of November 15, 2022 As WestJet begins to strategically transition flying in Eastern Canada to focus on sun and leisure destinations as well as enhanced connections to Western Canada, the airline has announced the suspension of […]
Nova Scotia Government Invests in J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport
May 6, 2022 The Sydney Airport Authority will be able to attract more air routes and passengers to Cape Breton and make important infrastructure upgrades with the help of a $6.3-million investment from the Province. Brian Comer, MLA for Cape Breton East and Minister responsible for the Office of Addictions and Mental Health, was at […]
Air Transat and WestJet launch Transatlantic codeshare
MONTREAL and CALGARY, AB, April 28, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Today, Air Transat and WestJet have launched a new transatlantic codeshare. WestJet’s “WS” code is now activated for sale on select Air Transat operated flights to/from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, and Croatia. Connections via Montreal and Toronto are now available for flight dates beginning […]
Ottawa pledges $2.7 million to support operations at regional airport in Sydney, N.S.
From CTV News – link to source story Published Friday, July 16, 2021 Funding for the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport, located in Cape Breton, N.S., will come from the $206-million Regional Air Transportation Initiative launched by Ottawa in March. SYDNEY, N.S. — The federal government is promising $2.7 million to help the airport in […]
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 […]
UPDATED: Cape Breton debut of PAL Airlines may be facing another delay
From Saltwire – link to source story Low booking reason for changing start date once more Ian Nathanson · Updated: June 16, 2021 SYDNEY, N.S. — The newest airline set to fly out of Sydney airport is expressing concern over the low number of bookings in place for its Sydney-Halifax route, and says it will be […]
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 […]