Government of Canada investing in safety at the Thunder Bay International Airport
THUNDER BAY, ON, May 18, 2021 /CNW/ – From traveling to medical appointments, getting goods to market, distributing PPE and medical supplies, or delivering vaccines, Canadians rely on safe and well-maintained local airports to support vibrant communities. These airports also provide essential air services, more so during this Covid-19 pandemic, including community resupply, air ambulance, search and […]
Minister of Transport introduces new funding programs to support Canada’s airports
OTTAWA, ON, May 11, 2021 /CNW/ – The global COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the air sector in Canada. Airports have been significantly affected, experiencing major decreases in traffic over the past 15 months. Despite these consequences, airports have played a crucial role since the start of the pandemic by continuing to provide essential air services, […]
Sunwing returns to Thunder Bay this winter with convenient flights to popular tropical destinations
TORONTO, April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sunwing has announced it will be returning to Thunder Bay for the 16th consecutive year this winter. The tour operator will be making it easier for residents of Thunder Bay to return to the tropics by offering vacation packages to Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic with convenient […]
Elevating Safety: North Star Air Opens Rapid Screening Centres
Thursday April 1, 2021, 11:00AM EDT – Thunder Bay, ON North Star Air is the first regional airline in Northwestern Canada to provide, through a third party provider, COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Screening for passengers prior to boarding their flight. This is good news and a game-changer for passengers travelling to remote First Nations communities in […]
Flair Airlines expands with eight new destinations across Canada
ULCC to bring low fare air travel to 18 cities by August, filling voids left by legacy carriers and ensuring affordable travel options are available for Canadians February 10, 2021 06:00 ET | Source: Flair Airlines Edmonton, Alberta, Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flair Airlines, Canada’s only independent ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC), is expanding service and will […]
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. […]
WestJet Update: 29 April – Domestic Schedule Changes to June 4
From WestJet WESTJET MAKES FREQUENCY UPDATES TO ITS DOMESTIC FLIGHT SCHEDULE FROM MAY 5 THROUGH JUNE 4 WestJet is making additional changes to its domestic flight schedule, from May 5 through June 4, 2020. These changes are required to address significantly reduced guest demand during the COVID-19 crisis. The following are frequency reductions from May […]
Air Canada rouge domestic network additions in Summer 2019
News provided by RoutesOnline.com By Jim Liu – Posted 1 March 2019 09:30 Air Canada rouge in mid-February 2019 announced domestic network expansions, as the A319 scheduled to serve following markets from Montreal and Toronto. These routes are scheduled as year-round service. Montreal – St. John’s NFLD eff 05JUN19 2 daily A319Toronto – Fredericton eff 01JUN19 2 daily A319Toronto – […]
Air Canada ending flights from Winnipeg to Saskatoon, Thunder Bay
News provided by Saskatoon StarPhoenix – with a hint from K.W. – Thanks The airline says the routes were not operating at a level where it made sense to continue flying them, and flights will end March 31. SASKATOON STARPHOENIX Updated: February 25, 2019 Canada’s largest airline says commercial reasons are behind the decision to […]
Porter Airlines opening Thunder Bay aircraft maintenance base
Provided by Porter Airlines Inc/CNW THUNDER BAY, ON, Jan. 8, 2019 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is opening an aircraft maintenance base at Thunder Bay International Airport, as of February 2019. This development contributes to Porter servicing its fleet of 29 Bombardier Q400 aircraft and will create 18 jobs in the city. “Thunder Bay is an important location in Porter’s network,” said Robert […]