COVID-19 Update from Greater Moncton International Airport Authority
June 8, 2020
Update from Greater Moncton International Airport Authority
Greater Moncton International Airport Authority (GMIAA) is continuing to monitor developments related to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The health and wellness of our passengers, visitors, business partners and employees are our top priority.
Airline Operations
Reminder that our airline schedule may change at anytime, passengers are asked to contact their airline for the latest information about their flight.
* Update: WestJet currently operates 3 days a week to Toronto (YYZ) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays and will continue until August 4; however, beginning July 5 departures will change from 1500 to 1255.
All flights to:
- Toronto (YYZ) and Montreal (YUL) routes are currently suspended until June 21 and expected to resume activity June 22.
- Halifax (YHZ) and Ottawa (YOW) are suspended until September 7. Both services are expected to resume activity September 8.
Porter Airlines flights are temporary suspended and expected to resume activity July 29.
Our #MonctonYQM 2019 Annual Report is now available online: http://bit.ly/2JkuM5U. Check out our many accomplishments for last year and take a look at some of our exciting plans for 2020!
Our Annual Public Meeting will take place on Friday, September 18. Details to follow.
#MonctonYQM is proud to have achieved @ACIWorld’s Level III Carbon Accreditation and we plan to continue finding new ways to make us more environmentally friendly.
Happy World Environment Day (June 5)! Let’s protect our planet! #Moncton #ForNature
This is National AccessAbility Week in Canada. #MonctonYQM will continue working diligently to ensure that there is fair access and usage of our physical facilities for all. Details: http://bit.ly/2EGfZyC #Moncton #AccessibleCanada
#MonctonYQM may have fewer flights these days, but our ongoing maintenance continues so that we will be ready for everyone once things get back to normal! Thanks to all our staff for keeping us safe and ready to go!
As part of #MonctonYQM’s ongoing extensive cleaning process during the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re now using an electrostatic sprayer to disinfect all common areas after each flight to provide better safety for all. #Moncton
Related News from our Business Partners:
With our new summer schedule in place, here’s what you can expect when you book and take your next flight, as some processes have changed. Follow this step-by-step guide that puts health and safety first, as part of our Air Canada CleanCare+ program. http://aircanada.com/travelguidelin
Related Government News:
New Brunswick Department of Public Safety officials are on site at #MonctonYQM screening all passengers arriving from outside the province.
All current travel-related rules and information are available on the provincial government’s website: http://bit.ly/2ZjoLh2.
We are continuing to update and implement new transportation-related measures due to #COVID19.
To keep up to date, check out our website: http://ow.ly/PmGd30qBJbA
Update from June 6: The face covering requirements were clarified to anyone who is in a public area, where physical distancing of two metres cannot be maintained, must wear a face covering unless they are a child under the age of two or if they cannot wear one for medical reasons. https://bit.ly/2AL0Psp
As of June 4, airport workers and some flight crew are required to use face coverings?
Learn more about the new measures and how they will better protect everyone involved in the transportation system: http://ow.ly/1nf650zXW5C #COVID19
Canada is proud to work with @ICAO and our other #Aviation partners to support the restart and recovery of global air travel in a safe, secure and sustainable way #COVID19
Find out about it RIGHT NOW – https://bit.ly/3cnbjvl
From everyone at the airport – many thanks for your cooperation and assistance during this time of crisis as we aim to mitigate the potential impacts of COVID-19.
We will continue to work with our airline partners, business partners, stakeholders and government regulators to maintain operations at YQM and most importantly, to resume normal operations when possible.
Our goal is to provide you with regular updates on new developments or changes in YQM’s operations. We recommend that you follow our social networking platforms to get this information more quickly:
Twitter : @MonctonYQM
Facebook : @MonctonYQM
Website: www.cyqm.ca
Stay safe!
Bernard LeBlanc, President and CEO, and YQM employees