COVID-19 Update from Greater Moncton International Airport Authority
May 15, 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 May 8.
WestJet will operate 3 days a week to Toronto (YYZ) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays until May 31
All flights to:
Toronto (YYZ) & Montreal (YUL) are suspended until June 21
Halifax (YHZ) are suspended until June 30
and Ottawa (YOW) are suspended until September 7
Porter Airlines extending their temporary suspension of flights until June 29.
AIR TRANSAT↙ & SUNWING↙
All southbound flights from YQM with Air Transat and Sunwing are cancelled for the season
Thanks to everyone for following travel protocols so well! Keep up the good work! #MonctonYQM remains open for limited passenger flights and for cargo.
For more on travel restrictions into NB: http://bit.ly/2VMUiWf
#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!
Related News from our Business Partners:
More than ever, your health and safety is our top priority. Discover how our industry-leading, end-to-end program, Air Canada CleanCare+, uses new biosecurity standards and enhanced preventive measures to ensure you can fly with confidence.
Starting May 15, every adjacent seat in Economy Class will be blocked to increase your personal space.
This distancing measure is just one component of our new end-to-end Air Canada CleanCare+ program, designed with your health and safety in mind. http://aircanada.com/cleancareplus
The Canada Border Services Agency reminds travellers of restrictions ahead of the long weekend.
We have tips for travelling with service animals and more on our special-needs page:
https://catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/special-nee
Related News:
#TBT Our airports have always been spark plugs for our economy and they will be once again. #economicdrivers #tourism #trade
Losses soar as traffic dwindles at Maritime airports. Bernard Leblanc @BFLYQM CEO @MonctonYQM & Joyce Carter @HIAACEO @HfxStanfield airport discuss how Atlantic Canada’s airports are taking a financial hit. https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/losses-soar-as-traffic-dwindles-at-maritime-airports-1.4931929
Related Government News:
Canadians should continue to follow public health advice and #StayHome However, if you need to travel, bring your own face covering and wear it to help protect others around you.
Learn more about #COVID19 transportation measures: http://ow.ly/SHCh30qziuA #BringItWearIt
As the long weekend approaches, we would like to remind #Canadians that #NowIsNotTheTime for non-essential travel, such as visiting family and friends, or going on a weekend getaway.
Do the right thing by staying home #StayHomeSaveLives
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