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  • Porter Inaugurates Service at New Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET)

    Opening represents a revitalized era of seamless travel and economic investment for Greater Montreal

    original Opening represents a revitalized era of seamless travel and economic investment for Greater Montreal

    LONGUEUIL, Quebec–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Porter Airlines is launching its first flights from Montreal Metropolitan Airport – MET, a significant, privately-funded national transportation infrastructure project, located in Longueuil on Montreal’s South Shore. The airport’s close proximity to downtown will meaningfully contribute to increasing air access for one of Canada’s most prominent cities. Four inaugural routes begin today: with Vancouver, Toronto-Pearson, Toronto-City, and St. John’s, N.L.

    Over the next week, Porter is introducing flights to 11 airports across the country from MET, just in time for the summer travel season. Passenger traffic at MET is projected to hit one million in its first year, climbing to four million annually at full capacity.

    MET routes*Start dateFrequency
    St. John’s (YYT) **June 157x weekly
    Toronto City (YTZ)June 1527x weekly
    Toronto Pearson (YYZ)June 1520x weekly
    Vancouver (YVR)June 1514x weekly
    Edmonton (YEG)June 167x weekly
    Calgary (YYC)June 177x weekly
    Halifax (YHZ)June 1714x weekly
    Charlottetown (YYG) **June 187x weekly
    Winnipeg (YWG) **June 187x weekly
    Moncton (YQM) **June 197x weekly
    Hamilton (YHM)June 2214x weekly
    *Note: MET’s official airport designation code is YHU
    **Seasonal route

    Flights can be booked at www.flyporter.com and through travel agencies.

    This launch marks a historic moment for Montreal’s air travel sector, offering Montrealers and visitors greater flexibility for travelling throughout Canada. Improved air connectivity also strengthens Montreal’s economic development, stimulating trade and business opportunities.

    With new service from MET and continued operations at Montreal-Trudeau Airport, Porter is set to nearly double its capacity in Greater Montreal this summer, adding over 1,000 flights. Moreover, a partnership with Pascan Aviation will boost regional connections across Quebec, the Maritimes, and Porter’s broader North American network.

    Porter is recognized as one of North America’s top airlines, known for its refined, attentive service and complimentary amenities. This includes premium snacks, a selection of beverages, including beer and wine served in glassware, and fast, free WiFi on its E195-E2 aircraft.

    MET will be served by Porter’s fleet of De Havilland Dash 8-400s (78 seats) and Embraer E195-E2s (132 seats), which are among the quietest and most fuel-efficient aircraft in their respective classes. Both feature a two-by-two seating configuration, with no middle seats, for enhanced comfort.

    Quotes

    “Starting new routes is something that we often do, but launching 11 at once from a new airport to transform a city’s connectivity is exceptional. This is truly meaningful for Montreal’s people, economy and tourism, and we’re proud to be a part of it. Demand is already exceeding our expectations, and as soon as travellers discover Porter’s unique offering, combined with MET’s comfort and convenience, they will have a new appreciation for air travel.”

    – Michael Deluce, CEO, Porter Airlines

    “This new terminal is the result of a collaborative process involving citizens and elected officials, a process that began long before the ground-breaking ceremony. Today, we are proud to see that 80% of the population on Montreal’s South Shore supports the MET project.”

    – Simon-Pierre Diamond, interim president of MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport

    “We are proud to welcome Porter Airlines to YHU Terminal at MET- Montreal Metropolitan Airport and to support the expansion of its network in Greater Montreal. Together, we are offering travellers an experience that combines Porter’s renowned service with a terminal specifically designed to provide a faster, more seamless and more comfortable journey from curb to gate.”

    – Charles Roberge, president and Chief Executive Officer, YHU Terminal

    About Porter

    Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com

  • Porter Airlines to Be Launch Carrier at New Montreal Metropolitan Airport

    12 nonstop routes from coast to coast starting June 15

    original Porter Airlines to be launch carrier at new Montreal Metropolitan Airport

    LONGUEUIL, Quebec–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Porter Airlines is transforming air travel in Montreal by bringing its elevated passenger experience to the revitalized Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET). Service begins on June 15, with 12 routes being introduced across Canada.

    Passengers flying from MET will step into a unique, modern terminal featuring an open concept departure lounge with comfortable seating throughout. YHU Infrastructure Partners developed and operates the new terminal, focusing on creating a more enjoyable airport experience that puts passengers at ease. Its compact and efficient design saves travellers substantial time when departing or arriving.

    Located in Longueuil on Montreal’s South Shore, the airport’s location offers a more convenient air travel option for greater than 50% of the region’s population and provides easy access to downtown and Montreal’s central neighbourhoods. MET, formerly called Saint-Hubert Airport, will be a significant boost for the local economy, including the travel and tourism sectors.

    Porter’s inaugural MET flight schedule puts Montreal at the centre of a cross-country network. Twelve coast-to-coast routes are starting within a week:

    New routes from MET*Start dateFrequency
    Quebec City (YQB)June 157x weekly
    St. John’s (YYT) **June 157x weekly
    Toronto City (YTZ)June 1527x weekly
    Toronto Pearson (YYZ)June 1520x weekly
    Vancouver (YVR)June 1514x weekly
    Edmonton (YEG)June 167x weekly
    Calgary (YYC)June 177x weekly
    Halifax (YHZ)June 1714x weekly
    Charlottetown (YYG) **June 187x weekly
    Winnipeg (YWG) **June 187x weekly
    Moncton (YQM) **June 197x weekly
    Hamilton (YHM)June 2214x weekly
    *Note: MET’s official airport designation code is YHU
    **Seasonal route

    All flights are now available for booking at flyporter.com and through travel agencies.

    MET will be served by both the 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 and the 132-seat Embraer E195-E2. There are no middle seats on any Porter flight.

    Montreal has been a central part of Porter’s strategy since it began flying to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) when the airline was founded in 2006. MET’s opening allows for a rapid 91% expansion of Porter’s peak summer capacity in the region, including six new non-stop destinations. There are as many as 244 weekly departures from the city–138 from MET and 106 from YUL.

    New flights at MET complement Porter’s continuing commitment to Montreal-Trudeau. By serving both airports, Porter is offering passengers more choice, flexibility, and convenience in selecting their flights and destinations.

    In the last three years, Porter has introduced 52 E195-E2s into its fleet. This enabled rapid growth throughout North America, including transcontinental flights in Canada and the U.S., plus service to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. The airline continues expanding its network, which currently includes 112 routes across 49 year-round and seasonal destinations.

    Its arrival at MET is part of this plan to have an even stronger presence across Canada. A partnership with regional airline Pascan, based at MET, also provides improved connectivity throughout Quebec’s regions and the Maritimes. Passengers are able to purchase a single ticket that includes flights on both airlines, with seamless baggage connections.

    Porter has earned recognition as a top airline within North America. It is celebrated for a refined and caring service culture, complementary premium snacks, a choice of beverages, including free beer and wine served in real glassware, plus free, fast WiFi on its E195-E2 aircraft. The airline’s generous service, combined with MET’s exceptional passenger experience, will elevate the art of travelling.

    “The new MET terminal development represents an exceptional private investment in transportation infrastructure that Greater Montreal will benefit from for generations. Porter is bringing a wide range of flight options to the airport, along with a genuine commitment to the community. Our philosophy is to treat everyone with care and this is perfectly complemented by the overall travel experience passengers will enjoy at MET. We are eager to begin this journey with an unprecedented amount of new service.”
    – Michael Deluce, CEO, Porter Airlines

    “MET is very proud to count on Porter Airlines as a leading strategic partner in enhancing connectivity for Greater Montreal across Canada. With Porter’s strong presence at MET, the opening of the new terminal is built on solid foundations and promises a reliable and forward-looking future for the greatest benefit of passengers.”
    – Yanic Roy, CEO, MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport

    “As Porter prepares to begin operations at MET, passengers will quickly notice a different kind of airport experience. The terminal has been designed to make every step before boarding simpler, faster and more comfortable — from arrival at the Terminal to the gate. With its compact layout and a simple, streamlined passenger flow, travellers can move through the terminal with ease and spend more time relaxing before their flight. Together with Porter’s elevated onboard service, this creates a seamless and refreshing travel experience.”
    – Charles Roberge, president and CEO, YHU Infrastructure Partners

    About Porter

    Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com 

  • 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 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.

    FlightFromToDepart  Arrive  Days of
    Operation      		Season
    AC2548  Ottawa (YOW)Fredericton
    (YFC)    		15:4018:10dailyYear-round,
    begins Dec. 15  
    AC2549Fredericton
    (YFC)    		Ottawa (YOW)16:1517:00dailyYear-round,
    begins Dec. 15
    AC7890Ottawa (YOW)Moncton
    (YQM)    		17:5520:40dailyYear-round,
    begins Dec. 15
    AC7891Moncton
    (YQM)    		Ottawa (YOW)05:5007:00dailyYear-round,
    begins Dec. 16
    AC7790Vancouver
    (YVR)    		Fort McMurray  
    (YMM)    		15:1018:31Tue, Wed,
    Thur    		Year-round,
    begins Dec. 2
    AC7791Fort McMurray  
    (YMM)    		Vancouver
    (YVR)    		19:1020:47Tue, Wed,
    Thur    		Year-round,
    begins Dec. 2

    Sudbury increased capacity

    RouteIncrease 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. 

  • Porter Airlines brings Embraer E195-E2 to Moncton with summer service from Toronto Pearson

    TORONTO / June 25, 2025 – Porter Airlines is launching a new summer seasonal route between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM), with flights beginning today through September.

    The service operates three times weekly, using Porter’s Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. This marks the first time the state-of-the-art aircraft is operating in Moncton, bringing passengers the comfort of no middle seats, complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, and free, fast WiFi for everyone.

    The flight schedule is as follows:

    RouteDepartureArrivalFrequency
    Toronto Pearson to Moncton6:40 a.m.9:40 a.m.3x weekly (Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays
    Moncton to Toronto Pearson10:35 a.m.11:55 a.m.3x weekly (Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays

    All times local

    This new route complements Porter’s existing service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Ottawa to Moncton, further enhancing travel options between Eastern Canada and the airline’s expanding network.

    “We continue to see strong demand for domestic travel during the summer season, and this new route between Toronto Pearson and Moncton reflects Porter’s commitment to taking travellers where they want to go,” said Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines. “Whether visiting friends and family or exploring these cities, passengers can count on our elevated economy experience and convenient flight options to make their journey more enjoyable.”

    For added comfort, travellers can book PorterReserve fares for all-inclusive perks such as two checked bags, extra legroom, and priority services. Alternatively, PorterClassic offers the flexibility to customize the journey with à la carte options.

    “As we head into a busy summer at YQM, we’re thrilled to offer even more travel options with our partner, Porter Airlines, through this new connection to Toronto Pearson. The service is operated with Porter’s Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, marking its first appearance in Moncton, and opens up greater access across Canada and to international destinations,” said Courtney Burns, President and CEO of the Greater Moncton International Airport Authority.

    Flights are available for booking at flyporter.com or through travel agents.

    Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com

  • Porter expands service throughout North America this summer

    Network capacity increasing by 25%

    TORONTO / March 31, 2025 – Porter Airlines is updating its 2025 summer schedule. Increases in capacity are spread across new destinations, the continuation of winter routes into summer, and added frequencies. Domestic flying during this period is now 80% of total network capacity, up from 75% in its original summer plan. This is balanced by targeted frequency reductions in select U.S. markets. Despite the changes, Porter’s presence in the Canada-U.S. market will be 25% larger than last summer.

    The summer schedule is supported by 10 additional Embraer E195-E2 aircraft compared to 2024, growing the number of jets in the airline’s fleet to 44 (of an order up to 100). These operate in conjunction with the airline’s regional fleet of 29 De Havilland Dash 8-400s.

    “Our goal is to fly where our customers want to travel, and this is a moment Canada is at the top of many people’s list,” said Kevin Jackson, president, Porter Airlines. “We are adding routes and increasing flights in regions across the country to meet this demand.”

    The updated domestic schedule includes the following details over peak summer operations:

    Route ChangesNew Peak Summer Schedule
    NEW Moncton – Toronto Pearson5x weekly
    Vancouver – Toronto Pearson6x daily
    Victoria – Toronto Pearson12x weekly
    Charlottetown – Toronto Pearson7x weekly
    St. John’s – Toronto Pearson14x weekly
    Kelowna – Toronto Pearson7x weekly
    Deer Lake – Toronto Pearson3x weekly
    Thunder Bay – Toronto Pearson7x weekly
    Calgary – Toronto Pearson4x daily
    Montre´al – Vancouver14x weekly
    Hamilton – Vancouver14x weekly
    Hamilton – Calgary6x weekly
    Hamilton – Edmonton7x weekly
    Hamilton – Halifax7x weekly
    Victoria – Ottawa7x weekly
    Halifax – Deer Lake7x weekly

    Highlights:

    • Toronto Pearson-Moncton is a new route, which complements existing flights between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport-Moncton and Ottawa-Moncton. 
    • Hamilton-Vancouver service doubles to 14 weekly flights, representative of strong pre-booking demand for this new route taking off in June.
    • Montre´al-Vancouver and Toronto-St. John’s both double planned service to 14 weekly flights.

    “These routes complement existing schedules by creating more non-stop flight options and greater connectivity for travelling beyond hubs in Toronto, Ottawa, Montre´al and Halifax,” added Jackson.

    Porter is also launching new service between Toronto Pearson – New York-LaGuardia and Montre´al – New York-Newark this spring. This is supported by expanding winter seasonal service through the summer to destinations such as Phoenix and San Diego, and increasing year-over-year capacity for Las Vegas and San Francisco. 

    “Porter has increased capacity in the U.S. by 25% year-over-year. Based on our current spring bookings, the number of passengers travelling on Porter across our transborder routes is up more than our capacity, demonstrating strong traveller demand for Porter’s elevated experience. As we shift some capacity to domestic routes in the near term to account for consumer travel interest, we are still seeing an overall increase in U.S. travel on Porter flights,” said Jackson.

    On every flight, passengers enjoy Porter’s signature service, including no middle seats, complimentary wine and beer served in glassware and premium snacks. Routes operated with the new Embraer E195-E2 also have free, fast WiFi available for everyone.

    Full schedule details are available at www.flyporter.com.

    About Porter Airlines
    Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com 

  • Air Transat unveils its winter 2024-2025 flight offer from the Maritimes

    MONTREAL, May 13, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Transat, voted World’s Best Leisure Airline for the fifth time at the 2023 Skytrax World Airline Awards, announces its offer from the Maritimes for the 2024-2025 winter season. At the height of the season, non-stop flights will be offered from Halifax and Moncton to ten destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico and Florida.

    “We are delighted to offer a diversified offering for the 2024-2025 winter season from the Maritimes,” said Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer of Transat. “The addition of frequencies on strategic routes demonstrates our commitment to meeting the needs of travellers, while offering popular destinations for a holiday in the sun.”

    At the peak of the season, Air Transat’s overall schedule will include nearly 300 non-stop flights per week from 7 Canadian cities. In addition to Halifax and Moncton, it will also offer flights from Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Ottawa and London.

    To the South: a varied offer to escape winter

    Air Transat continues to offer direct flights to selected sun destinations from Halifax and Moncton. From Halifax, the airline is adding an additional frequency to Puerto Plata, strengthening its offer in the Caribbean. Other destinations, such as Cancún, Cayo Coco, Holguín, Montego Bay, Punta Cana, Santa Clara, and Varadero, remain accessible.

    From Moncton, Air Transat flies to popular destinations including Cancun, Punta Cana, and Varadero, offering a variety of choices for a relaxing vacation in the sun.

    DestinationFrom HalifaxFrom Moncton
    CANCÚN – Mexico41
    CAYO COCO – Cuba1
    HOLGUIN – Try1
    MONTEGO BAY – Jamaica1
    PUERTO PLATA – Dominican Republic2 (+1)
    PUNTA CANA – Dominican Republic41
    SANTA CLARA – Cuba1
    VARADERO – Cuba11
    Number of weekly frequencies at the peak of the season and variations compared to winter 2023-2024.

    An Enhanced Offer for Florida Fans

    Air Transat is optimizing its routes to Florida, with an additional frequency from Halifax to Fort Lauderdale. Flights to Orlando from Halifax and Moncton remain, offering attractive options for family vacations or theme park getaways.

    DestinationFrom HalifaxFrom Moncton
    FORT LAUDERDALE3 (+1)
    ORLANDO32
    Number of weekly frequencies at the peak of the season and variations compared to winter 2023-2024.

    About Air Transat
    Founded in Montreal 36 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted by customers as the world’s best leisure airline at the 2023 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the East and West American coasts, South America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Renewing its airline fleet with the most fuel-efficient aircraft in their class, Air Transat is committed to an environmentally conscious travel industry. Its head office is located in Montreal, with major airport hubs at YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Pearson Airport (YYZ). It employs 5,000 people who share the same raison d’être, which is to reduce the distances between us. Air Transat is a subsidiary of Transat A.T. Inc. www.airtransat.com  

  • WestJet’s growth plan takes flight: airline celebrates year-round connectivity between Moncton and Calgary

    Airline brings stakeholders and community leaders together to discuss the importance of air access to the region and the increased economic opportunities it brings

    MONCTON, NB, July 25, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today was joined by political leaders and key stakeholders from across New Brunswick to celebrate the airline’s winter schedule, which extends a key domestic route from summer to year-round service. Building on the exceptional demand and success of its summer service between Moncton and Calgary, the airline will continue to offer two flights per week now on a year-round basis.

    Yvon LaPierre, Mayor of Dieppe; Courtney Burns, President & CEO of Greater Moncton International Airport; Andrew Gibbons, Vice President, External Affairs, WestJet; John Wishart, CEO of Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)
    Yvon LaPierre, Mayor of Dieppe; Courtney Burns, President & CEO of Greater Moncton International Airport; Andrew Gibbons, Vice President, External Affairs, WestJet; John Wishart, CEO of Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)

    “Our new year-round service between Moncton and Calgary affirms our commitment to the city of Moncton and surrounding region and brings to life our commitment to expand east to west connectivity,” said Andrew Gibbons, WestJet Vice President, External Affairs. “By extending service between Moncton and Calgary to a year-round cadence, leisure, cargo and business economies in both cities will thrive like never before.”

    RouteFrequencyDays of Week
    Calgary – Moncton2x weeklyTuesday, Thursday
    Moncton – Calgary2x weeklyTuesday, Thursday


    WestJet’s newest investment in Moncton was celebrated today at a special event held in downtown Moncton alongside notable partners including, Courtney Burns, President of the Greater Moncton International Airport Authority, Inc, John Wishart, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton (CCGM) and Yvon LaPierre, Mayor of Dieppe.

    “We are thrilled with WestJet’s announcement to continue its non-stop direct service between Calgary and Greater Moncton year-round.” Said Courtney Burns, President of the Greater Moncton International Airport Authority, Inc. “Two non-stop direct flights per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays will allow both business and leisure travellers to conveniently experience what each amazing destination has to offer.”

    The WestJet Group’s Atlantic Canada growth

    As an integral part of the WestJet Group, Sunwing Airlines, is further bolstering leisure and sun flying options across the country. Together as the WestJet Group, WestJet and Sunwing Airlines, will provide the largest number of seats from across Canada to popular sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America this winter.

    Through its recently published winter schedule, Sunwing, continues to demonstrate a strong focus on the leisure brand’s eastern roots, increasing their capacity in Atlantic Canada by 26 per cent when compared to 2022.

    Additional Quotes

     “Establishing a permanent, year-round direct flight between Greater Moncton and Calgary is a big win for our business community. As our region grows, we are seeing increased demand for more flight options. WestJet’s show of confidence in the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport will pay off for the airline, our airport and our community.”

    –  John Wishart, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton (CCGM)

    About WestJet

    In 27 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 110 destinations in 24 countries.

  • Government of Canada announces funding for essential projects and equipment at Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport

    MONCTON, NB, July 17, 2023 /CNW/ – Canada’s airports are essential to helping keep our communities connected and creating good, middle-class jobs. From visiting friends and family, to supporting essential medical services, to getting goods to market, we rely on our local and regional airports to support our local economies and sustain vibrant communities.

    The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, and the Minister of Official languages, Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, today announced that the Government of Canada is making major investments to strengthen safety at the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport.

    Through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program, the Airport is receiving nearly $3.5 million to:

    • rehabilitate airfield lighting and electrical systems;
    • construct runway end safety areas (RESA); and
    • purchase a large snowblower, a loader, a runway sweeper and a plow truck. 

    The rehabilitation work and the new equipment will keep passengers, airport workers, and crew safe thorough maintenance of the runways and taxiways during de-icing and snow clearing.

    This funding is in addition to the more than $5 million provided to the Airport through the Program in 2021-22 to rehabilitate Runway 11-29, install taxiway signage and purchase an aircraft rescue firefighting vehicle.

    Quotes

    “Our country’s airports help keep our supply chains moving and our communities connected from coast to coast to coast. This funding for the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport is good news for the communities the airport serves and will ensure that area residents are able to travel safely and efficiently, whether it be for personal or business reasons. Through investments like these in our air sector, we are building healthier, stronger communities for the residents of Moncton and across the country.” 

    The Honourable Omar Alghabra 
    Minister of Transport

    “Thousands of New Brunswick travellers and business owners rely on the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport every day to see family or get their goods to market. It’s a key piece of our trade infrastructure – and the investment we are making today will further enable it to continue to be a vital economic engine for our region.”

    The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc 
    Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities

    “Airports and air services strengthen our supply chains, spur economic growth, and connect us. As the province’s largest airport, the Roméo LeBlanc International Airport plays a key role in the daily lives of all New Brunswickers, and today’s investment will help strengthen our region’s competitive advantage while creating more economic opportunities for years to come.”

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor  
    Minister of Official languages, Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe

    “The Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport is an integral part of the regional economy and vital gateway to our community’s strategic transportation hub. This important investment by the Government of Canada is key to ensuring critical infrastructure and essential services are maintained in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner.” 

    Courtney Burns 
    President and CEO 
    Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport

    Quick Facts

    • Since the Airports Capital Assistance Program started in 1995, the Government of Canada has invested over $1.25 billion for 1,239 projects at 201 local, regional and National Airports System airports across the country. Funded projects include runway and taxiway repairs/rehabilitation, lighting enhancements, purchasing snow clearing equipment and firefighting vehicles and installing wildlife control fencing.
    • The Airports Capital Assistance Program received a one-time funding top-up of $186 million over two years in 2020, and the temporary expansion of eligibility for the Program to allow some National Airports System airports, such as the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport, with less than one million annual passengers in 2019, to apply for funding in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.

    Associated Link

    Transport Canada is online at www.tc.gc.ca.