COVID-19 Update from Greater Moncton International Airport Authority
April 24, 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.
No changes to the airline schedule since our last update on April 17.
WestJet will operate 5 days a week to Toronto (YYZ) on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays until May 2
From May 3 to 31, WestJet will operate 3 days a week to Toronto (YYZ) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
All flights to Ottawa (YOW), Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL) and Halifax (YHZ) are suspended until May 31
All flights are suspended until May 31
AIR TRANSAT↙ & SUNWING↙
All southbound flights from YQM with Air Transat and Sunwing are cancelled for the season
Related News from our Business Partners:
The non-essential travel restrictions between Canada and United States have been extended to May 21, 2020. For all exceptions and more information on #COVID19: http://Canada.ca/coronavirus
All #NEXUS and #FAST interviews scheduled until June 1, 2020 are postponed. Enrolment Centres are closed including all public access. We continue to assess the situation, while doing our part to ensure the safety of our staff and clients. For updates: http://ow.ly/Ga7l50zlK6I
Related News:
Sunday, April 19, was a tragic day in Nova Scotia. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, friends and colleagues.
The entire country shares in your shock and grief.
Our volunteers are an essential part of the hospitality #MonctonYQM provides. As we embark on #NVW2020, we want to sincerely thank the dedicated women and men who give their valuable time.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/2xAPhaa #Moncton
#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 #EarthDay2020 on April 22! Let’s protect our planet! #Moncton
Happy Earth Day
Proud of our Atlantic Canada airports working together with @AirportCO2 to do their part to collectively reduce carbon emissions through the #AirportCarbonAccreditation Program
https://bit.ly/2S0Wur7 #EarthDay
To all the 304 airports who chose the path of CO2 reduction w/@AirportCO2 – today is your celebration!
#EarthDay2020 has arrived in challenging times for our sector, yet the importance of your work to address #ClimateEmergency will supersede today’s struggles! #WeAreAviation
Related Government News:
Heading for the airport? As of April 20, at 12PM EDT, it is your responsibility to bring & wear your own face covering when travelling. They will not be provided at the airport.
If you don’t have one, you will not be able to continue your travels http://ow.ly/USFU50zhZ73 #BringItAndWearIt
We’re helping to #FlattenTheCurve by preventing all travellers who have COVID-19 symptoms, regardless of their citizenship, from boarding flights to Canada.
Learn more: http://ow.ly/NUnN30qqyFl
The COVID-19 Emergency Loan Program for Canadians Abroad was created to help Canadians return home or cope with challenges they are facing while travelling.
Learn more: http://ow.ly/wD9C30qqyT6
ADVISORY TO CANADIAN TRAVELLERS IN THE USA
As announced, @AirCanada will be temporarily suspending all flights to and from the USA from April 26 to May 22, limiting commercial options and possibly affecting your plans to return to Canada.
Stay informed and learn how we can work together to keep New Brunswickers safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
For the latest information, visit the Government of New Brunswick website: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/covid-19.html
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