(HALIFAX) Thursday, June 11th, 2020 – Atlantic Canada’s airport leaders fully support the concept of an Atlantic Canadian travel bubble being considered by Provincial Premiers. “Airports have asked for a responsible, risk-based easing of travel restrictions that balances public health and economic progress,” said Reg Wright, president of the Atlantic Canada Airport Association (ACAA) and…
Atlantic Canadian traffic falls 97% 660,000 fewer passengers traveled in the region in April 2020 compared to April 2019 Atlantic Canadian airports posted a resultant $15 Million revenue loss from the decline in commercial air travel; braced for cumulative losses of $118 million by year-end Experts estimate it will take 3-5 years for passenger traffic…
What strange days we face right now. A time of the year normally marked with bustling terminals filled with sun seekers, snowbirds and business travelers is instead marked by vacant gates and empty parking lots. Air carriers servicing Newfoundland and Labrador are cancelling routes, operating revenue is steadily declining, and no one is quite sure…
We are in the midst of a global health and economic crisis, the scale of which grows by the day. Through these past weeks, and in those to come, it is oddly comforting to know that each person, each business and each sector around the world is sharing this experience. It is a common thread…
For immediate release (HALIFAX) March 24th, 2020 – As Atlantic Canada’s airports continue their work with public health agencies and airline partners to facilitate the safe passage of thousands of people to their homes in our region, they are looking ahead to what they need to endure, and remain financially viable through the weeks and…
In celebration of the growing strength of Canada-China tourism, the governments of Canada and China officially named 2018 the Canada-China Year of Tourism. Tourism between Canada and China is growing with China now being the second largest source of visitors to Canada behind the United States. That’s due in part to the more than 1.7…
The new generation of narrow-bodied aircraft is helping Atlantic Canada gain a greater foothold in untapped markets.
Tourists are taking note of Atlantic Canada as one of the up and coming places to explore. Tourists are taking note of Atlantic Canada as one of the up and coming places to explore. The region is comprised of four coastal Provinces including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Labrador, and is set…
The Atlantic Canada Airports Association (ACAA) is pleased to offer feedback to the Standing Committee on Finance regarding what federal measures would help competitiveness of airports and the airline industry across Canada.
Halifax, NS, [July 10, 2019] – Atlantic Canada Airports Association (ACAA) recently held its Annual General Meeting in St. John’s, Newfoundland and appointed a new board of Directors. Reg Wright, president and chief executive officer of Gander International Airport Authority, has been re-appointed president of the Atlantic Canada Airports Association. The ACAA is an industry…