Category: Fredericton YFC

Air Transat to Operate Montreal-Dakar Route Year-Round

MONTREAL, July 31, 2026 /CNW/ — Air Transat today announced that its non-stop service between Montreal and Dakar will become a year-round route. Introduced in June 2026, this exclusive service will now continue through the winter season with one weekly flight during the winter 2026–2027 season. Flights will be operated using the Airbus A330, the largest-capacity aircraft in Air Transat’s fleet.

As the only non-stop service connecting Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Montreal–Dakar route will continue to meet year-round demand from Quebec’s Senegalese community while also providing travellers with a convenient gateway to West Africa.

“This route plays an important role for the communities travelling between Canada and Senegal,” said Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat. “By extending it year-round, we’re providing our customers with greater continuity and convenience while reinforcing our commitment to this market.”

The Montreal–Dakar route will operate once weekly, every Friday, from October 30, 2026, to March 26, 2027, complementing the two weekly flights offered during the summer season.

Expanded Cancún Service from Windsor and Fredericton
Air Transat is also continuing to strengthen its regional network by expanding its service to Mexico.

“Growing our regional network remains a strategic priority,” added Mr. Ponce. “With the addition of Cancún from Windsor and the extension of our seasonal service from Fredericton, we’re continuing to provide travellers in these regions with convenient non-stop access to popular sun destinations while strengthening our presence in markets where we see strong growth potential.”

Beginning December 19, 2026, Air Transat will launch a new weekly non-stop service between Windsor (YQG) and Cancún (CUN), operating every Saturday through April 25, 2027. Cancún will complement the airline’s existing service from Windsor, which currently includes Punta Cana.

In addition, the Fredericton (YFC)–Cancún (CUN) route, introduced last winter, will return with an extended season for Winter 2026–2027. The service will operate from December 16, 2026, to April 29, 2027, with one weekly flight every Wednesday, giving travellers from New Brunswick an even longer season to enjoy one of Mexico’s most popular vacation destinations.

About Air Transat
Founded in Montreal in 1987, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the east coast of the United States, America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Its fleet is primarily composed of some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category. Based in Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has 5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. www.airtransat.com

31 July 2026
Air Transat Launches New Sun Destinations from Several Canadian Cities
New Flights to the South from Quebec City, Windsor, Charlottetown, and Fredericton

MONTREAL, Feb. 19, 2026 /CNW/ – Air Transat, voted the 2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline by Skytrax, is celebrating an important milestone in its winter program with the launch of several new seasonal routes. In recent weeks, the airline has inaugurated new non-stop flights to the South from Quebec City, Windsor, Charlottetown and Fredericton, thereby expanding access to popular sun destinations for travellers from Eastern Canada and Southern Ontario.

Aurélien Anzala, Director of Development at the Guadeloupe Islands Tourism Board; Marc-André Bédard, Vice President, Business Development and Technologies at YQB; Emma-Jeanne Bouchard, Director, Commercial and Air Services Development at YQB; accompanied by crew members of the very first TS694 flight. (CNW Group/Transat A.T. Inc.)

“The addition of Pointe-à-Pitre from Quebec City brings to fifteen the number of destinations offered by Air Transat this winter from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport and illustrates our commitment to investing where demand is strong while maintaining our network’s balance,” said Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat. “By also increasing departures from cities like Windsor, Charlottetown and Fredericton, we bring even more Canadians closer to the vacation destinations they love.”

A new direct link between Quebec City and Guadeloupe

On February 18, Air Transat operated its inaugural flight between Quebec City (YQB) and Pointe‑à‑Pitre (PTP), becoming the only airline to offer non-stop service between the two cities. The departure took place in the new Air Transat zone at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, a venue designed to inspire travel and featuring, among other things, a children’s play area. Operated every Wednesday until April 29, 2026, this flight creates a new direct connection to Guadeloupe, a region renowned for its vibrant culture, tropical landscapes and warm atmosphere.

The route is operated with the Airbus A321LR, a modern aircraft known for its efficiency and comfort. Travellers enjoy a thoughtfully designed cabin, ergonomic seating and a state-of-the-art inflight entertainment system, both in Economy Class and Club Class.

“We are delighted to celebrate the launch of this non-stop flight between Québec City and Pointe-à-Pitre,” mentioned Stéphane Poirier, President and CEO of YQB. “This new service to the Guadeloupe Islands, which brings Air Transat’s total to nearly fifteen sun destinations offered from YQB this winter, reflects our commitment to providing diverse and attractive options for travellers from the Québec City region. We thank Air Transat for their ongoing trust and are confident that this new offering will meet our customers’ expectations for their winter getaways.”

Flights to the South from Windsor, Charlottetown and Fredericton

Air Transat has also celebrated the first flights of three new seasonal routes, now active for the winter period:
- Windsor (YQG) – Punta Cana (PUJ)
  The inaugural flight took off on December 19, 2025. The service is offered every Friday until April 10, 2026.
- Charlottetown (YYG) – Cancún (CUN)
  The route was inaugurated on February 18, 2026. One weekly flight is offered every Wednesday until April 22, 2026.
- Fredericton (YFC) – Cancún (CUN)
  The first departure also took place on February 18, 2026, with flights offered every Wednesday until April 22, 2026.
These new travel options allow vacationers from the Maritimes and Southern Ontario to fly directly to the South while enjoying the simplicity of Transat’s all‑inclusive packages.

Positive feedback across the network

“Air Transat is a terrific partner for YQG, and the local community has embraced both Air Transat and Punta Cana. The collaboration and re-introduction of Air Transat to our market have been seamless and overwhelmingly positive,” highlighted Mark Galvin, President and CEO, YQG-Windsor International Airport.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Air Transat to Charlottetown Airport and to celebrate this inaugural flight to Cancun. This new service expands travel options for Islanders and strengthens our role as a gateway to exciting global destinations. We value Air Transat’s confidence in our market and look forward to building a strong partnership that delivers more choice and convenience for our passengers,” stated Doug Newson, CEO, Charlottetown Airport Authority.

“We’re delighted to welcome Air Transat to the Fredericton community with the return of its non-stop service to Cancun,” added Jacques Fournier, Director of Commercial Development at the Fredericton International Airport Authority. “This route gives travellers from New Brunswick even more choices and convenience when planning their winter escape from YFC.”

About Air Transat
Founded in Montreal in 1987, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, South America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Its fleet includes some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category. Based in Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has 5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. www.airtransat.com
19 February 2026

Air Canada Announces Changes to its Regional Network

New Fredericton to Ottawa, and Moncton to Ottawa daily flights
New Fort McMurray to Vancouver flights, three times weekly
More Sudbury to Toronto flights, increasing from two to three flights daily

MONTRÉAL, Sept. 19, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Canada today announced changes to its regional network that include new flights connecting Ottawa to both Fredericton and Moncton beginning Dec. 15, 2025, and non-stop flights from Vancouver to Fort McMurray starting Dec. 2, 2025. The airline is also increasing flights from Toronto to Sudbury as of Feb. 1, 2026. All flights will be operated with Air Canada Express Q400 aircraft. Flights are now available for purchase at aircanada.com, through Air Canada Contact Centres, and via travel agents.

Air Canada today announced changes to its regional network that include new flights connecting Ottawa to both Fredericton and Moncton beginning Dec. 15, 2025, and non-stop flights from Vancouver to Fort McMurray starting Dec. 2, 2025. (CNW Group/Air Canada)

“Air Canada is diversifying its domestic regional network this fall to capitalize on travel demand in growing markets. Our newest Ottawa routes will connect the National Capital Region to two expanding areas in New Brunswick – its capital city, Fredericton, and Moncton, the province’s largest urban and fastest growing area. We have strategically designed these New Brunswick flights to connect in Ottawa to and from our domestic and sun network for additional travel choices,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, and President, Cargo at Air Canada.

“The addition of non-stop flights from Fort McMurray to Vancouver, and more flights from Sudbury to Toronto will link these airports directly to our Vancouver and Toronto hubs, bringing corporate travellers a multitude of connecting options throughout our global network,” concluded Mr. Galardo.

Flight	From	To	Depart	Arrive	Days of Operation	Season
AC2548	Ottawa (YOW)	Fredericton (YFC)	15:40	18:10	daily	Year-round, begins Dec. 15
AC2549	Fredericton (YFC)	Ottawa (YOW)	16:15	17:00	daily	Year-round, begins Dec. 15
AC7890	Ottawa (YOW)	Moncton (YQM)	17:55	20:40	daily	Year-round, begins Dec. 15
AC7891	Moncton (YQM)	Ottawa (YOW)	05:50	07:00	daily	Year-round, begins Dec. 16
AC7790	Vancouver (YVR)	Fort McMurray (YMM)	15:10	18:31	Tue, Wed, Thur	Year-round, begins Dec. 2
AC7791	Fort McMurray (YMM)	Vancouver (YVR)	19:10	20:47	Tue, Wed, Thur	Year-round, begins Dec. 2

Sudbury increased capacity

Route	Increase compared to previous year
Sudbury (YSB) to Toronto (YYZ)	Seat capacity increases 50%; flights increase from 2 to 3 daily flights, year-round, effective Feb. 1, 2026

As part of these network adjustments, Air Canada is also taking the difficult decision to suspend operations to Bathurst and to North Bay effective Jan. 30, 2026, for commercial viability reasons. Air Canada will implement these suspensions in line with its obligations under the Canada Transportation Act.

This winter, Air Canada will offer over 60,000 seats each day on more than 500 daily flights to 49 destinations across Canada.

About Air Canada

Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers more travel choices than any other Canadian tour operator to hundreds of destinations worldwide, with a wide selection of hotels, flights, cruises, day tours, and car rentals. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada’s passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada’s climate-related ambition includes a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

19 September 2025

Air Transat Makes Strategic Leap with New Rio de Janeiro Flights from Toronto and Montreal

New for winter: 2025-2026 (CNW Group/Transat A.T. Inc.)

A strengthened 2025-2026 winter program including a total of 14 new routes

MONTREAL, Aug. 7, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Transat, voted World’s Best Leisure Airline at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, today announces new non-stop service to Rio de Janeiro* from both Toronto and Montreal. These flights will be operated with the Airbus A330 aircraft; twice weekly from Toronto (on Wednesdays and Saturdays) and once weekly from Montreal (on Thursdays), where Air Transat will be the only carrier offering a non-stop service. This addition is part of a broader set of recent announcements that reinforce the company’s winter offering.

Winter program 2025-2026 (CNW Group/Transat A.T. Inc.)

This winter, Air Transat will operate a total of 14 new routes from its Canadian gateways, including several new destinations and the extension of certain transatlantic services. From Montreal, travellers will enjoy non-stop access to Rio de Janeiro, Guadalajara, Valencia, Bordeaux and Madrid. From Toronto, they will be able to fly to Georgetown (Guyana), Medellín, and Istanbul in partnership with Turkish Airlines, in addition to Rio de Janeiro.

“This enriched winter schedule marks an important milestone in the evolution of our network,” said Sebastian Ponce, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer. “By targeting markets we have never served before, we are pursuing a clear diversification strategy toward destinations that Canadians are eager to explore, supported by growing connectivity through our expanding network of partners.”

Air Transat’s winter program to the South also continues to diversify, with departures not only from major hubs, but also from Quebec City and new Canadian cities such as Windsor, Fredericton and Charlottetown.

New for Winter 2025-2026:

Route	Details*
Toronto (YYZ) – Rio de Janeiro (GIG)	2 flights/week, starting February 4, 2026
Toronto (YYZ) – Istanbul (IST)	2 flights/week, starting December 6, 2025
Toronto (YYZ) – Georgetown (GEO)	2 flights/week, starting December 16, 2025
Toronto (YYZ) – Medellín (MDE) via Cartagena (CTG)	2 flights/week, starting November 1, 2025
Montreal (YUL) – Rio de Janeiro (GIG)	1 flight/week, starting February 5, 2026
Montreal (YUL) – Guadalajara (GDL)	2 flights/week, starting December 13, 2025
Montreal (YUL) – Bordeaux (BOD)	1 flight/week, starting February 21, 2026
Montreal (YUL) – Madrid (MAD)	2 flights/week, starting February 18, 2026
Montreal (YUL) – Valencia (VLC)	1 flight/week, starting February 21, 2026
Quebec City (YQB) – Fort-de-France (FDF)	1 flight/week, starting December 14, 2025
Quebec City (YQB) – Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP)	1 flight/week, starting February 18, 2026
Charlottetown (YYG) – Cancún (CUN)	1 flight/week, starting February 18, 2026
Fredericton (YFC) – Cancún (CUN)	1 flight/week, starting February 18, 2026
Windsor (YQG) – Punta Cana (PUJ)	1 flight/week, starting December 19, 2025

*Number of weekly frequencies at the peak of the season.

Air Transat is also strengthening its overall winter offering by increasing capacity and adding frequencies on several existing routes to the South and across the Atlantic, giving even more flexibility to its clients. Compared to last winter, this year’s schedule represents a capacity increase of approximately 6%.

Expanded transatlantic program:

Route	Details*
Montreal (YUL) – Lyon (LYS)	3 flights/week (+1)
Montreal (YUL) – Marseille (MRS)	3 flights/week (+1)
Quebec City (YQB) – Paris (CDG)	4 flights/week (+1)

*Number of weekly frequencies at the peak of the season, along with variations compared to winter 2024-2025.

Expanded South program:

Route	Details*
Halifax (YHZ) – Montego Bay (MBJ)	Extended season (starting in December) and 2 flights/week (+1)
Montreal (YUL) – Punta Cana (PUJ)	16 flights/week (+2)
Montreal (YUL) – Holguin (HOG)	5 flights/week (+1)
Montreal (YUL) – Puerto Vallarta (PVR)	6 flights/week (+1)
Montreal (YUL) – Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP)	4 flights/week (+1)
Toronto (YYZ) – Cayo Coco (CCC)	4 flights/week (+1)
Toronto (YYZ) – Cartagena (CTG)	2 flights/week (+1)
Toronto (YYZ) – Puerto Plata (POP)	5 flights/week (+1)
Toronto (YYZ) – Saint Martin (SXM)	2 flights/week (+1)
Toronto (YYZ) – Rio Hato (RIH)	3 flights/week (+1)
Quebec City (YQB) – Cancún (CUN)	7 flights/week (+1)
Quebec City (YQB) – Holguin (HOG)	3 flights/week (+1)

*Number of weekly frequencies at the peak of the season, along with variations compared to winter 2024-2025.

Connectivity within the Air Transat network also continues to improve, particularly through its growing complementarity with Porter Airlines’ flights, which facilitate connections from Montreal, Toronto and Quebec City.

*The flights have been planned in coordination with Brazilian and Canadian authorities and remain subject to the required regulatory approvals.

About Air Transat
Founded in Montreal 37 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the east coast of the United States, South America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Its fleet includes some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category. Based in Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has 5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ). www.airtransat.com

7 August 2025

Air Transat Flies South from Three New Canadian Cities: Windsor, Charlottetown and Fredericton

MONTREAL, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Transat, voted the 2024 World’s Best Leisure Airline by Skytrax, continues to enhance its winter program with the addition of three new departure points in Canada. Starting in winter 2025-2026, travellers from Windsor (YQG) will enjoy weekly flights to Punta Cana (PUJ), while those from Charlottetown (YYG) and Fredericton (YFC) will have access to a new route to Cancún (CUN).

“The addition of Windsor, Charlottetown and Fredericton to our winter flight program demonstrates our commitment to expanding our network in the Canadian market,” said Sebastian Ponce, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer. “Thanks to optimized operations, we are strengthening our leadership position in Cancún and Punta Cana, while increasing our brand presence in Eastern Canada and Southern Ontario.”

Departures from Windsor to Punta Cana will be offered every Friday from December 19, 2025, to April 10, 2026. Then, starting February 18, 2026, flights from Charlottetown and Fredericton to Cancún will be offered every Wednesday, until April 22, 2026.

These new routes will offer travellers from these regions direct access to these popular sun destinations, as well as the simplicity of Transat’s signature all-inclusive packages.

Details of Air Transat’s full winter 2025-2026 program will be announced soon.

About Air Transat
Founded in Montreal 37 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2024 World’s Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the east coast of the United States, South America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Its fleet includes some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category. Based in Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has 5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. www.airtransat.com

15 May 2025

Prepare for departure: WestJet returns to Fredericton with seasonal connectivity to Calgary

John Weatherill, WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, Kate Rogers, Mayor of Fredericton and Johanne Gallant, President and CEO of the Fredericton International Airport Authority sendoff inaugural flight following airport celebration

FREDERICTON, NB, June 20, 2024 /CNW/ – The WestJet Group is celebrating the start of nonstop service between Fredericton and Calgary following the departure of WS315 earlier today. Scheduled to operate twice per week throughout the summer and fall, service between New Brunswick’s capital city and WestJet’s global hub is already bolstering tourism and business opportunities in both destinations.

Prepare for departure: WestJet returns to Fredericton with seasonal connectivity to Calgary (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)

“Over the next four months, we anticipate WestJet will bring thousands of guests to the Fredericton region via our global hub in Calgary. We understand the impact these flights bring to the community and appreciate today’s support and excitement surrounding this critical route.” said John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. “As we inaugurate our 12th direct link between Atlantic Canada and Western Canada, we are building on the momentum of strong leisure and business demand and look forward to continuing to celebrate the route’s success.”

Two-way tourism opens network of opportunity between Fredericton and the world this summer

Through the airline’s global hub in Calgary, guests travelling from Fredericton are now one flight away from an expansive list of international destinations. Conversely, Western-based travellers will have access to Fredericton’s rich culture, bustling craft beer scene and top-tier education centers.

“We’re delighted to welcome this new non-stop flight from the Fredericton International Airport (YFC) to WestJet’s Calgary hub. This new service increases the connectivity which is so essential for our region’s businesses, tourism operators, and families,” said Johanne Gallant, President and CEO of the Fredericton International Airport Authority.

“On behalf of my Council colleagues, the City of Fredericton, and my fellow Frederictonians, I am thrilled to welcome WestJet back to our city,” said Mayor Kate Rogers. “These new flights are critical for families, businesses, and visitors. Thank you to WestJet for the confidence they are putting in our community and for the support this provides to the economic efforts of a growing city.”

Route	Weekly Summer Departures	Start Date	End Date	Arrival Time	Departure Time
Fredericton – Calgary	2x weekly	June 20, 2024	October 24	17:50	19:54
Calgary – Fredericton	2x weekly	June 20, 2024	October 24	09:15	16:54

WestJet’s strongest east-to-west connectivity pays off for Atlantic communities

From Atlantic Canada this summer, WestJet has grown its overall seat capacity by 71 per cent compared to last summer, with 149 peak weekly departures. Including the addition of seasonal service between Fredericton and Calgary, WestJet’s domestic seat growth in Atlantic Canada will grow by 50 per cent alone.

Route	Peak travel frequency	Start Date
Fredericton – Calgary	2x weekly	June 20
Moncton – Calgary	Daily	In service
Moncton – Edmonton	4x weekly	In service
Moncton – Toronto	5x weekly	In service
St. John’s – Calgary	Daily	In service
St. John’s – Edmonton	Daily	In service
St. John’s – Toronto	Daily	In service
Deer Lake – Calgary	4x weekly	In service
Deer Lake – Toronto	4x weekly	In service
Charlottetown – Calgary	5x weekly	In service
Charlottetown – Edmonton	1x weekly	June 19
Charlottetown – Toronto	3x weekly	In service
Halifax – Calgary	Daily	In service
Halifax – Edmonton	Daily	In service
Halifax – Vancouver	4x weekly	June 28
Halifax – Winnipeg	Daily	In service
Halifax – Toronto	Daily	In service

About WestJet

In 28 years of serving Canadians, WestJet has cut airfares in half and increased the flying population in Canada to more than 50 per cent. WestJet launched in 1996 with three aircraft, 250 employees and five destinations, growing over the years to more than 180 aircraft, 14,000 employees and more than 100 destinations in 26 countries.

For more information about everything WestJet, please visit westjet.com.

20 June 2024

WestJet provides critical air access to New Brunswick with introduction of service between Fredericton and Calgary

Route marks airline’s sixth East Coast destination this summer, reaffirming commitment to enhancing Atlantic Canada’s economic and tourism pipelines through strategic air service

FREDERICTON, NB, April 9, 2024 /CNW/ – Beginning June 20, 2024, WestJet will operate new non-stop, twice weekly seasonal service between Fredericton and Calgary, igniting two-way tourism and business opportunities, while also bolstering connectivity between Atlantic Canada and WestJet’s global hub in Calgary.

“The addition of service between Fredericton and Calgary is a testament to our ongoing commitment to deliver on our promise to expand our service in Atlantic Canada through critical east-to-west connectivity, which has been met with strong community support,” said Andrew Gibbons, WestJet Vice-President of External Affairs. “The route we are celebrating today will not only foster enhanced business and leisure ties but further strengthen the connection between the vibrant and unique economies in both Fredericton and Calgary.”

Route	Frequency	Start Date	End Date	Departure	Arrival
Calgary-Fredericton	2x weekly	June 20	October 28	9:15	17:00
Fredericton-Calgary	2x weekly	June 20	October 28	17:50	20:05

“We’re delighted to welcome WestJet’s non-stop route from Fredericton to Calgary,” said Johanne Gallant, President and CEO of the Fredericton International Airport Authority. “YFC is a growing airport in a thriving region, and this new flight brings the connectivity families, businesses and visitors are looking for.”

“WestJet’s new Calgary-Fredericton service will be great news to a growing number of Albertans looking to vacation in the Fredericton and the rest of the Maritimes,” said David Seabrook, Director of Tourism for the Fredericton Capital Region. “The connections between family and friends in the two provinces are historically very strong and this new route will be great for those wanting to plan a visit to New Brunswick’s Capital City this summer.”

Summer 2024 schedule reinforces WestJet’s leading leisure position for Atlantic Canada

The service between Fredericton and Calgary is in addition to WestJet’s previously announced expansive summer schedule for Atlantic Canada, featuring over 25 non-stop routes connecting six Atlantic markets across Canada and beyond.

Guests travelling from Atlantic Canada will also be one stop away from accessing WestJet’s growing list of global destinations, including to Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea and Tokyo’s Narita International Airport through WestJet’s global hub in Calgary.

Route	Peak travel Frequency	Start Date
Domestic
Fredericton – Calgary	2x weekly	June 20
Moncton – Calgary	Daily	In service
Moncton – Edmonton	4x weekly	May 14
Moncton – Toronto	5x weekly	May 17
St. John’s – Calgary	Daily	In service
St. John’s – Edmonton	Daily	May 14
St. John’s – Hamilton	5x weekly	May 17
St. John’s – Toronto	Daily	In service
Deer Lake – Calgary	4x weekly	May 18
Deer Lake – Toronto	4x weekly	May 16
Charlottetown – Calgary	5x weekly	May 18
Charlottetown – Edmonton	1x weekly	June 19
Charlottetown – Toronto	3x weekly	May 17
Halifax – Calgary	Daily	In service
Halifax – Edmonton	Daily	In service
Halifax – Hamilton	Daily	April 28
Halifax – Toronto	Daily	In service
Halifax – Vancouver	4x weekly	June 28
Halifax – Winnipeg	Daily	May 5
Transborder
Halifax – Orlando	1x weekly	In service
St. John’s – Orlando	1x weekly	In service
Intercontinental
Halifax – Dublin	4x weekly	June 19
Halifax – Edinburgh	3x weekly	June 20
Halifax – London (Gatwick)	4x weekly	April 28
St. John’s – London (Gatwick)	3x weekly	May 1

More information about WestJet’s full summer schedule can be found on WestJet.com.

About WestJet

9 April 2024

Lynx Air’s inaugural Fredericton flight takes off

Lynx is celebrating the launch with a seat sale offering up to 35 per cent off

FREDERICTON, New Brunswick, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lynx Air (Lynx) is launching its inaugural flights from Fredericton International airport (YFC) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) today.

Canada’s leading ultra-affordable airline will operate three services a week from Fredericton to Toronto and Calgary. The Fredericton – Calgary flights will operate as “through flights” with a short stop in Toronto, offering a seamless journey, with a single boarding pass, bags checked through to the final destination, and no need to deplane in Toronto.

Today’s Fredericton inaugural comes just one week after Lynx’s inaugural Montreal flights to St. John’s and Calgary, representing a continued expansion of the airline’s footprint throughout Eastern Canada. Lynx launched its first flight just over a year ago and now serves 16 destinations across North America with seven brand-new Boeing 737 aircraft. The airline plans to grow its fleet to 10 aircraft by the end of 2023 and has firm orders in place for an additional 36 aircraft.

Lynx’s fares are truly ultra-affordable, starting from $79* one way between Fredericton and Toronto and $199* one way between Fredericton and Calgary, including taxes and fees. To celebrate today’s inaugural flight, Lynx has launched a limited time seat sale offering up to 35 per cent off all Fredericton fares. The sale starts on June 12 and ends at 11:59 PM EST on June 13, 2023, and can be accessed with the promo code YFC. For complete sale details, and to book an ultra-affordable fare, visit FlyLynx.com.

“We are thrilled to be the first low fare airline to provide air service to Fredericton, New Brunswick’s most central airport. We know there are strong connections between the communities of New Brunswick, Ontario and Alberta and we are proud to offer ultra-affordable links to connect them,” said Merren McArthur, CEO of Lynx Air. “The province of New Brunswick is a bucket list destination for many Canadians and they now have an affordable option to visit this beautiful region. Whether you are traveling to visit friends and family, or exploring the stunning Saint John River Valley, Lynx will ensure a great flying experience at an ultra-affordable price.”

“Demand for travel is stronger than ever, and we’re delighted to bring a new airline and a new destination to the Fredericton International Airport. This flight opens up new tourism opportunities, enables families to reconnect, and makes it easier than ever for business travellers to connect to new markets. We’re a growing airport and Lynx Air, with its experienced management team and on-time track record, is an excellent ultra-low-cost option allowing additional traffic to and from our region,” says Johanne Gallant, President and CEO of the Fredericton International Airport Authority.

Lynx’s Fredericton schedule:

Flight No.	Effective Date	Frequency	Departure Station	Arrival Station
Y9 551	12-JUN-23	MON-THU-SAT	YYC	YFC
Y9 550	12-JUN-23	MON-THU-SAT	YFC	YYC

Y9 551	12-JUN-23	MON-THU-SAT	YYZ	YFC
Y9 550	12-JUN-23	MON-THU-SAT	YFC	YYZ

Please note that dates are subject to change. Visit the website for full schedule details.
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12 June 2023

Toronto flights returning to Fredericton as early as June 26

From CBC News – link to source story

Air Canada and WestJet are both set to make a return to the Fredericton International Airport by late June

Aidan Cox · CBC News · Jun 09, 2021

The Fredericton International Airport is expecting WestJet to offer daily flights to Toronto from its airport starting on June 26. (Submitted by Fredericton International Airport)

As higher vaccination rates are expected to bring loosened COVID-19 restrictions, the Fredericton International Airport is preparing to welcome the return of flights to cities like Toronto and Montreal by the end of June.

Johanne Gallant, the airport’s president and CEO, said WestJet is set to bring back Toronto flights on June 26, while Air Canada is expected to bring back Montreal flights on June 28 and Toronto flights on July 1.

PAL Airlines will also start offering flights from Fredericton to Deer Lake, N.L., and St. John’s, as well as Halifax and Ottawa later this summer.

Speaking on CBC’s Information Morning Fredericton show, Gallant said the flights that are returning won’t bring the airport back to its normal capacity, but it’s a good start.

“So we had more frequency than that pre-pandemic, however, this is a really good start,” Gallant said.

“And they [the airlines] will measure the demand. This is all [supply] and demand, so as the flight fills up and the demands grow, we’ll see more and more flights.”

Johanne Gallant, president and CEO of the Fredericton International Airport, said while flights won’t be going back to pre-pandemic levels by the end of June, it will be ‘a good start.’ (Submitted by Fredericton International Airport)

Gallant said it’s been a tough year for airlines, which have weathered a crash in demand due to COVID-19 restrictions on travel.

However, she said they’re gearing up for a return to normal and making sure things are safe for passengers when they start flying again.

“And at the airport also, we’re increasing, you know, the safety aspect — cleanliness and everything else. So we’re hoping with the vaccination rates going up that things will start to resume to some normalcy.”

Flights returning to capitalPlanes are expected to take flight this month at the Fredericton airport. We get details from Johanne Gallant, CEO of the Fredericton International Airport. 8:31

In an email, WestJet spokesperson Madison Kruger said the company is watching provincial reopening plans and vaccine rollout efforts.

“We are encouraged by the provincial reopening plans announced that promote the return of travel in Atlantic Canada, based on science, data and vaccination levels as early as July 1, 2021, in New Brunswick,” Kruger said.

“These plans provide a clear path and guidance towards allowing Canadians to safely travel to and from the province and will ensure WestJet can safely lead the restart of travel to this region.”

Kruger confirmed WestJet will begin offering daily flights between Toronto and Fredericton as of June 26, as well as between Toronto and Moncton as of June 30.

Air Canada and PAL Airlines did not respond to a request for comment.

9 June 2021
Fredericton Airport Lost $2.6 million in 2020

From Huddle .Today – link to source story

May 17, 2021by Aaron Sousa

Fredericton International Airport. Image: Facebook.

FREDERICTON —The Fredericton International Airport lost around $2.6 million last year, but its leadership is confident business will soon return to where it was pre-Covid-19.

Those were the key messages shared at the airport’s annual general meeting, held through Facebook Live on May 14.

Johanne Gallant, president and CEO of the airport, said the authority started its first quarter on a “very good note,” but that changed in March 2020 when Covid-19 forced companies like Porter Airlines and Air Canada to ground or drastically reduce flights.

Gallant said passenger traffic in Fredericton’s terminal dropped significantly, going from approximately 427,000 passengers in 2019 to around 103,000 passengers in 2020. She expects that number to be lower this year due to pandemic-related travel restrictions.

“But we’re being very optimistic right now with the vaccination rollout that these flights will be back in no time, hopefully this summer,” said Gallant.

Kenny Kyle, chair of the audit committee and board of directors member, said the surplus of $2.6 million the airport saw in 2019 turned into a deficit last year. The change, which sits around $5.2 million, is a result of a $7.5 million drop in revenue, ranging from passenger terminal fees to concessions.

Despite receiving government subsidies, Kyle said it “fell well short” of what was needed to recover operational losses. As a result, the airport looked at ways to handle its budget, which involved restricting spending to essentials, using capital project funds and reducing its workforce.

But one of the silver linings of the pandemic, according to Gallant, was the recent expansion of the airport’s terminal, which finished ahead of time and under budget. Gallant said there were few delays in the project because the authority hired local companies that didn’t need to worry about health restrictions.

The airport also acquired new funding that will go towards two new fire trucks in addition to airfield electrical work. Part of that money, estimated to be around two to three million dollars, comes from Transport Canada’s Airport Relief Fund. The news comes as the Saint John Airport announced last week it’ll receive around $1 million.

While the airport had fewer passengers, public relations and marketing manager Kate O’Rourke said it has been busier than ever.

The airport was the first in New Brunswick to receive Airport Council International’s health accreditation after implementing Public Health measures. The honour means it follows the best practices “for the pandemic era.”

O’Rourke also announced the airport is pleased that Newfoundland and Labrador’s PAL Airlines will begin offering flights this summer. She said this is a service passengers have requested prior to the pandemic and is a great opportunity to explore the Atlantic bubble once it opens.

“We’re working hard to build this business back so that we welcome back our colleagues and our travellers when the time is right,” said O’Rourke.

“We know how to grow and we’re going to do that again once this pandemic is over.”

Aaron Sousa is a summer intern for Huddle.

18 May 2021

Category: Fredericton YFC

Air Canada and WestJet are both set to make a return to the Fredericton International Airport by late June

FREDERICTON —The Fredericton International Airport lost around $2.6 million last year, but its leadership is confident business will soon return to where it was pre-Covid-19.