Atlantic Canada airport thread - Page 62

q12 · #**1221** Posted **Apr 9, 2018, 5:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by Vorkuta

Yeah?

Most flights out of Halifax have lobster, thankfully you can't smell it over the other passengers.

Also the A330 interior would have required you to draw more stink lines (2-4-2 seat configuration)

NBNYer · #**1222** Posted **Apr 9, 2018, 6:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by q12

Also the A330 interior would have required you to draw more stink lines (2-4-2 seat configuration)

I think those are antennae

magee_b · #**1223** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 8:32 PM**

YSJ funding announcement on the way - I believe the final items were runway resurfacing, replacing the lighting and adding in centreline lighting which would be a huge help in the foggy weather. Last I read the plan for a runway extension was shelved as it didn't meet the criteria for the funding, which is a shame as it would have been good to get it all done in one go.

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Minister Garneau to make an important announcement at the Saint John Airport in New Brunswick

Media advisory
From: Transport Canada

Saint John, New Brunswick — The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, will make a funding announcement for the Saint John Airport.

Minister Garneau will be available to speak to media after the event.

Date:
April 11, 2018

Time:
4:00 pm (ADT)

Location:
4180 Loch Lomond Road, Saint John, New Brunswick

https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-c...brunswick.html

PEI highway guy · #**1224** Posted **Apr 14, 2018, 12:32 PM**

IT is unfortunate FLair did not add more routes in the Atlantic region.

cAnada’s only operating low-fare airline is expanding its route network that will more than double its flight service, offering affordable airfares.

Kelowna-based Flair Airlines will begin flying from Halifax, Saskatoon, Calgary, Prince George, and Victoria on June 15.

Earlier growth projections have been realized with this announcement by the airline, with seven aircraft in scheduled service.

“This is a very exciting announcement for Flair and Canadians,” said Flair Airlines CEO Jim Scott. “Every time we enter a market, Canadians benefit significantly as airfare drops almost immediately by more than 20 per cent on the routes we serve.

“This schedule is a clear indication that the demand for low-fare flying is strong, and we are proud to be the airline that initiated and sparked this movement across the country.”

Flair Airlines currently operates 90 flights per week. As of June 15, Flair will operate 208 flights per week, with increased direct, one stop and connectivity throughout its network.
Schedule highlights (new directs):
Toronto to: Halifax;
Winnipeg to: Calgary, Vancouver;
Saskatoon to: Edmonton;
Calgary to: Vancouver, Winnipeg;
Edmonton to: Saskatoon, Prince George, Victoria;
Prince George to: Vancouver, Edmonton;
Vancouver to: Prince George;
Victoria to: Edmonton.
Tickets are now on sale for the summer at www.flairair.ca.

stephan.richard · #**1225** Posted **Apr 15, 2018, 3:16 PM**

I hope that Flair Air adds more flights to the maritimes IE Moncton. I am sick an tired now that I have moved to Saskatchewan to see how we are being taken advantage of in Canada to fly. I hope that Flair, Canada Jetlines and swoop by Westjet will service the maritimes from Regina soon.

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Originally Posted by PEI highway guy

IT is unfortunate FLair did not add more routes in the Atlantic region.

cAnada’s only operating low-fare airline is expanding its route network that will more than double its flight service, offering affordable airfares.

Kelowna-based Flair Airlines will begin flying from Halifax, Saskatoon, Calgary, Prince George, and Victoria on June 15.

Earlier growth projections have been realized with this announcement by the airline, with seven aircraft in scheduled service.

“This is a very exciting announcement for Flair and Canadians,” said Flair Airlines CEO Jim Scott. “Every time we enter a market, Canadians benefit significantly as airfare drops almost immediately by more than 20 per cent on the routes we serve.

“This schedule is a clear indication that the demand for low-fare flying is strong, and we are proud to be the airline that initiated and sparked this movement across the country.”

Flair Airlines currently operates 90 flights per week. As of June 15, Flair will operate 208 flights per week, with increased direct, one stop and connectivity throughout its network.
Schedule highlights (new directs):
Toronto to: Halifax;
Winnipeg to: Calgary, Vancouver;
Saskatoon to: Edmonton;
Calgary to: Vancouver, Winnipeg;
Edmonton to: Saskatoon, Prince George, Victoria;
Prince George to: Vancouver, Edmonton;
Vancouver to: Prince George;
Victoria to: Edmonton.
Tickets are now on sale for the summer at www.flairair.ca.

MonctonRad · #**1226** Posted **Apr 15, 2018, 3:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by stephan.richard

I hope that Flair Air adds more flights to the maritimes IE Moncton. I am sick an tired now that I have moved to Saskatchewan to see how we are being taken advantage of in Canada to fly. I hope that Flair, Canada Jetlines and swoop by Westjet will service the maritimes from Regina soon.

I noticed that you hadn't been as active as before recently. Good luck in Saskatchewan. It's been pretty cold out there this spring so far!!

stephan.richard · #**1227** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 4:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

I noticed that you hadn't been as active as before recently. Good luck in Saskatchewan. It's been pretty cold out there this spring so far!!

Its been a real cold spring here and its driving me mad. But here I shouldn't complain with flight offerings here. But its just the affordable alternatives we need in the country. But my goal is to make it back out east.

Freddypop · #**1228** Posted **Apr 25, 2018, 12:08 AM**

YFC 1st quarter, year over year PAX up 12%

https://www.frederictonairport.ca/La...ional-airport/

Marty_Mcfly · #**1229** Posted **May 3, 2018, 12:32 AM**

Air Canada's flight between St. John's and London Heathrow is now via a Boeing 737 MAX-8

https://www.facebook.com/StJohnsInte...type=3&theater

stephan.richard · #**1230** Posted **May 3, 2018, 4:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by Marty_Mcfly

Air Canada's flight between St. John's and London Heathrow is now via a Boeing 737 MAX-8

https://www.facebook.com/StJohnsInte...type=3&theater

Wow thats one sweet plane!!! More Fuel efficient than the 767 that they used andi hear its a cool plane.

J81 · #**1231** Posted **May 8, 2018, 2:59 AM**

More fuel efficient yes but much smaller and more cramped then a 767 as well as zero cargo capability.

stephan.richard · #**1232** Posted **May 8, 2018, 3:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by J81

More fuel efficient yes but much smaller and more cramped then a 767 as well as zero cargo capability.

I flew on the 737-900ER and it is surprizingly comfortable and its the new reality.

Marty_Mcfly · #**1233** Posted **May 9, 2018, 12:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by J81

More fuel efficient yes but much smaller and more cramped then a 767 as well as zero cargo capability.

It'll get the job done for the route. It'll be replacing an Airbus A319 so there'll be more passengers per route. I don't think there's much (or any) cargo being flown directly between YYT and LHR

J81 · #**1234** Posted **May 13, 2018, 9:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by Marty_Mcfly

It'll get the job done for the route. It'll be replacing an Airbus A319 so there'll be more passengers per route. I don't think there's much (or any) cargo being flown directly between YYT and LHR

I figured there would be at least some fish products being carried in the belly holds. I wasnt aware the route was served by an A319 these days. I thought it was still the 767 that left stopped on its way from Halifax. A319 to Max8 is a nice improvement for sure!

stephan.richard · #**1235** Posted **May 14, 2018, 10:40 AM**

I was looking at FlightRadar24 and why did Sunwing have a flight going from Moncton to Charlotte NC? Does anyone have connection with the airport to see why they did this flight?

Sunnybrae · #**1236** Posted **May 14, 2018, 11:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by J81

I figured there would be at least some fish products being carried in the belly holds. I wasnt aware the route was served by an A319 these days. I thought it was still the 767 that left stopped on its way from Halifax. A319 to Max8 is a nice improvement for sure!

Wasn't the St. John's-London flight always an ETOPS A319? I think your getting the two flights confused with the Toronto-Halifax-London flight.

MonctonRad · #**1237** Posted **May 14, 2018, 6:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by stephan.richard

I was looking at FlightRadar24 and why did Sunwing have a flight going from Moncton to Charlotte NC? Does anyone have connection with the airport to see why they did this flight?

Sunwing does vacation charters out of Charlotte NC too (internet search). I imagine they were just moving equipment.

Marty_Mcfly · #**1238** Posted **May 15, 2018, 8:39 PM**

Kind of got lost among everything, but with the first expansion of the YYT terminal set to open in weeks, representatives from the airport said two of the top routes they're eyeing right now are to New York (either JFK or LaGuardia), and Moncton.

J81 · #**1239** Posted **May 16, 2018, 7:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by Sunnybrae

Wasn't the St. John's-London flight always an ETOPS A319? I think your getting the two flights confused with the Toronto-Halifax-London flight.

Precisely what i said in my post. I was still under the impression that YYT-LHR was still the 3rd leg of the YYZ-YHZ-YYT-LHR route i have taken in the past which was served with B767 aircraft.

theshark · #**1240** Posted **May 16, 2018, 11:18 PM**

Maybe not as impressive as the other airports but leaps and bounds for the Bathurst airport, first Boeing 737 to land at the airport today, a737-200 from Nolinor to pick up the Acadie-Bathurst Titan to take them to Regina to the memorial cup!

The extention of the runway and the turnaround pads at the ends are really helping the airport to accomodate larger planes,all though I think it was a pretty tight fit!