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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.
* Available for a limited time; fares are accurate at the time of release and include taxes and fees, restrictions apply.

About Lynx Air

Lynx Air (Lynx), Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, is on a mission to make air travel accessible to all, with ultra-affordable fares and a customer-focused flying experience. The airline was recently awarded Youngest Fleet in North America by ch-aviation. Lynx operates a brand-new fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, bringing an elevated customer experience to low-cost travel in Canada. These ultra-efficient and reliable aircraft reduce Lynx’s carbon footprint, making Lynx one of Canada’s most sustainable airlines. Lynx is a privately owned Canadian airline with the financial backing and industry expertise required to transform the Canadian aviation landscape.

Visit FlyLynx.com

12 June 2023

Lynx Air Adds Fredericton to its Network

To celebrate, Lynx is launching a seat sale, offering up to 50 per cent off base fares on all Fredericton routes

FREDERICTON, New Brunswick, March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lynx Air (Lynx) today announced the addition of Fredericton to its network from June 12, 2023, offering affordable links between New Brunswick, Ontario and Alberta.

Canada’s new ultra-affordable airline will offer 3 services a week between New Brunswick’s most central airport, Fredericton International Airport (YFC) and both Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Toronto Pearson International (YYZ). The Fredericton – Calgary service will operate as a “through flight” via Toronto Pearson, providing a seamless service with a single boarding pass and the ability to check bags through to the final destination.

The Fredericton announcement represents a further expansion of the Calgary-based airline’s footprint in Eastern Canada and follows the addition of Montreal to Lynx’s network just last week. Lynx plans to grow its fleet from 6 to 9 aircraft over the next 3 months in anticipation of a busy summer in Canada.

Tickets go on sale today, and the fares are truly ultra-affordable, starting from $79* one way Toronto to/from Fredericton and $199* one way Fredericton to/from Calgary, including taxes and fees. To celebrate, the airline has launched a limited-time seat sale, offering up to 50 per cent off all base fares on both Fredericton routes. The sale will run from March 13, 2023, ending at 11:59 PM EDT on March 14, 2023, and can be accessed with the promo code: FREDERICTON. For complete details and to book an ultra-affordable fare, visit FlyLynx.com.

“We are excited to be adding Fredericton to our rapidly expanding network.” said Merren McArthur, CEO of Lynx. “We know that 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. Our strategy is to fly to destinations where airfares are high, and low cost options are limited, and Fredericton and New Brunswick are a perfect example of this. By offering ultra-affordable fares, we aim to inspire more Canadians to travel to see their favourite people and places.”

“Our region has close ties to Alberta, Calgary and beyond, and this new flight is one our travellers have been asking for,” says Fredericton International Airport Authority (FIAA) President and CEO Johanne Gallant. “We’re delighted to welcome Lynx to the brand new terminal at YFC.”

“This is another great announcement for Fredericton travellers and those visiting from further West. This new capacity benefits us and opens up new tourism markets for the Fredericton Capital Region,” says David Seabrook, Director of Tourism for the Fredericton Capital Region.

“This newest route connecting Calgary to Fredericton provides Albertans greater access to Canada’s East Coast and gives travellers the opportunity to explore all it has to offer at an affordable price,” says Chris Miles, Vice President, Operations & Infrastructure for The Calgary Airport Authority. “We’re thrilled to work with Lynx to enable more connections and more ways to travel to the destinations Canadians want to explore.”

* Available for a limited time; fares are accurate at the time of release and include taxes and fees; fares vary by destination and date.

About Lynx Air

Lynx Air (Lynx), Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, is on a mission to make air travel accessible to all, with ultra-affordable fares and a customer-focused flying experience. The airline was recently awarded Youngest Fleet in North America by ch-aviation. Lynx operates a brand-new fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, bringing an elevated customer experience to low-cost travel in Canada. These ultra-efficient and reliable aircraft reduce Lynx’s carbon footprint, making Lynx one of Canada’s most sustainable airlines. Lynx is a privately owned Canadian airline with the financial backing and industry expertise required to transform the Canadian aviation landscape.

Visit FlyLynx.com

14 March 2023
Cancelled Sunwing flights from 3 Maritime airports leave customers up in the air

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22 January 2023

Sunwing marks its return to Atlantic Canada with winter schedule announcement for six airports

Tour operator offering convenient weekly flights from Halifax, Moncton, Fredericton, St. John’s, Deer Lake and Gander starting in January

TORONTO, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amid the Canadian government’s removal of all border and travel measures, Sunwing is pleased to announce its return to Atlantic Canada this winter season, with convenient weekly flights from six airports beginning in January until May. Sunwing’s resumption of winter flights from airports in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland comes after a difficult two years brought on by the pandemic and resulting travel restrictions, and is a signal of the tour operator’s ongoing commitment to eastern Canada and offering its residents seamless travel options from their local airport of choice.

“It’s been a difficult few years for the entire travel industry, particularly in New Brunswick and Newfoundland where long-lasting travel restrictions have unfortunately prevented us from offering our winter flight program since March 2020, much to our disappointment,” said Deana Murphy, Vice President of Retail Sales for Sunwing. “Now that all travel measures have been lifted as of October 1, 2022, we are excited to be back and doubling down on our commitment to the regions with weekly winter flights to a variety of popular sun destinations.”

Sunwing’s winter schedule announcement for Halifax in Nova Scotia, Moncton and Fredericton in New Brunswick, and St. John’s, Deer Lake and Gander in Newfoundland comes on the heels of the tour operator’s recent winter schedule announcement for four larger airports across the country, and amid increasing customer demand for winter travel that is seeing capacity growing by more than 140% over last year.

“We are thrilled to return to Atlantic Canada and share our winter flight lineup, which will help make it easier for our customers in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland to head to the tropics this winter season,” said Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing. “We have a longstanding commitment in eastern Canada and are proud of being able to connect residents across the region with flights to a wide selection of destinations, including customer favourites such as Cancun, Punta Cana and Varadero, plus newer destinations being offered out of Halifax this year, including Cayo Largo, Cuba and Melbourne, Florida. With travel rebounding and demand for all inclusive travel continuing to rise, we encourage our customers to book early to save more under our wing during the peak winter travel months.”

Halifax, NS flight schedule
Destination	Peak Frequency	From	To
Cayo Coco	1x weekly	11-Jan-2023	26-Apr-2023
Cancun	1x weekly	08-Jan-2023	30-Apr-2023
Cayo Largo	1x weekly	10-Jan-2023	25-Apr-2023
Holguin	1x weekly	08-Jan-2023	30-Apr-2023
Montego Bay	1x weekly	09-Jan-2023	01-May-2023
Melbourne	1x weekly	10-Feb-2023	28-Apr-2023
Puerto Plata	1x weekly	10-Jan-2023	25-Apr-2023
Punta Cana	2x weekly	06-Jan-2023	29-Apr-2023
Santa Clara	1x weekly	05-Jan-2023	27-Apr-2023
Varadero	2x weekly	05-Jan-2023	29-Apr-2023

Moncton, NB flight schedule
Destination	Peak Frequency	From	To
Cayo Coco	1x weekly	11-Feb-2023	29-Apr-2023
Cancun	1x weekly	09-Feb-2023	27-Apr-2023
Montego Bay	1x weekly	12-Feb-2023	30-Apr-2023
Puerto Plata	1x weekly	10-Feb-2023	28-Apr-2023
Punta Cana	1x weekly	11-Feb-2023	29-Apr-2023
Varadero	2x weekly	10-Feb-2023	28-Apr-2023

Fredericton, NB flight schedule
Destination	Peak Frequency	From	To
Cayo Coco	1x weekly	14-Feb-2023	02-May-2023
Cancun	1x weekly	13-Feb-2023	01-May-2023
Punta Cana	1x weekly	08-Feb-2023	26-Apr-2023
Santa Clara	1x weekly	14-Feb-2023	02-May-2023

St. John’s, NL flight schedule
Destination	Day	From	To
Cayo Coco	1x weekly	16-Mar-2023	04-May-2023
Cancun	1x weekly	17-Mar-2023	05-May-2023
Montego Bay	1x weekly	19-Mar-2023	07-May-2023
Punta Cana	1x weekly	20-Mar-2023	08-May-2023
Varadero	1x weekly	18-Mar-2023	06-May-2023

Deer Lake and Gander, NL flight schedule
Destination	Peak Frequency	From	To
Punta Cana	1x weekly	22-Mar-2023	03-May-2023
Varadero	1x weekly	21-Mar-2023	02-May-2023

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6 October 2022

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 winter service to four communities in Eastern and Atlantic Canada. Effective November 15, 2022, service will be suspended to, Fredericton, N.B., Sydney, N.S., Charlottetown, P.E.I., and Quebec City, QC. Service between now and November 15, 2022, will NOT be affected.

Any guests with impacted travel will be notified beginning on July 18, 2022, either directly or through their travel agent. WestJet will strive to rebook guests with alternative travel arrangements, or guests will be eligible for a refund to original form of payment. More details are available here: https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/contact/alternate-travel-arrangements.

“We understand this is disappointing news and we apologize for any disruption this will cause our guests and communities,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer. “We are undertaking these strategic changes in a responsible manner and it was critical to give our guests and the communities as much advance notice as possible.”

WestJet recently announced how a growing, stronger, sustainable WestJet will benefit Canadians, following a strategic review to determine the best course for the airline’s sustained future success. This August, WestJet will release the airline’s full winter 2022/2023 schedule that will see significant sun and leisure flying investments for Eastern Canada along with capacity enhancements nationwide.

“As a national airline, we will continue to engage with these communities and stakeholders as we look to enhance service to Eastern and Atlantic Canada through direct connections to Western Canada, sun and leisure destinations,” continued Weatherill. “By making these difficult decisions now, it will ensure we can offer more of what our guests expect from WestJet and solidify our airline as the most reliable and affordable airline for many years to come.”

Impacted routes:

Route	Peak Frequency	Service	Suspension Date
Fredericton – Toronto	13x weekly	WestJet Encore	November 15, 2022
Sydney – Halifax	7x weekly	WestJet Encore	November 15, 2022
Charlottetown – Toronto	3x weekly	WestJet	November 15, 2022
Quebec City – Toronto	21x weekly	WestJet Encore	November 15, 2022

5 August 2022

Tag: Fredericton YFC

To celebrate, Lynx is launching a seat sale, offering up to 50 per cent off base fares on all Fredericton routes

Tour operator offering convenient weekly flights from Halifax, Moncton, Fredericton, St. John’s, Deer Lake and Gander starting in January