Moncton Airport Sees Nearly 6,000 Passengers In July
It represents a 91 percent drop from the year before, but much higher than a low of 1,079 in May.
It represents a 91 percent drop from the year before, but much higher than a low of 1,079 in May.
The route will be extended to include Ottawa, Ontario as restrictions on travel to Atlantic Canada are progressively reduced.
The Greater Moncton Romeo Leblanc International Airport is currently down to three Westjet flights a week, due to COVID-19. So when a large cargo freighter jet arrived last week, it brought a feeling of hope.
In a message from the CEO, president and chief executive Bernard LeBlanc said passenger traffic fell from 68,000 to 38,000 year-on-year in March, and it’s expecting decreases of nearly 100 percent for the months of April, May and June.
Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton airports experience cutbacks as airlines face immense financial pressure from travel restrictions and cancellations during the coronavirus pandemic.
YQM also had a record volume of cargo flights carrying over 1.8 million kilograms of live lobster to China or European markets.
Airport officials say these projects will have no impact on airline operations, but passengers will notice a few affected areas once they go through the pre-board area.
Airport CEO Bernard LeBlanc says the federal investment will help the airport to keep growing after a record year for passenger and cargo traffic.
The busiest airport in the province posted record high passenger and international cargo traffic In 2018.
Air Canada Rouge will provide direct service three times a day from Moncton to Toronto on its 136-seat A319 jet.