Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport (YND/CYND)

[Jamaican-Phoenix]

Here's a harebrained idea I've been coming up with, so bear with me...

I've come to have something of a "vision" with regards to Gatineau's airport. That airport could become a "secondary" airport and hub for these allegedly cheap airliners. As if often seen in many parts of Europe, the discount airlines often attempt to use lesser-known airports in order to provide their deals.

Perhaps even Porter and WestJet can be encouraged to offer lower fares if they operate some flights from this location. In fact, Porter considers Ottawa to be a "focus city" so they might show the greatest interest. Even WestJet's new gamble, Swoop, could be enticed.

There is plenty of space around the runway, and the runway itself could be expanded. There's plenty of room for a new taxiway and terminal building to the west or east of the current one, meaning current operations at the airport would face minimal disturbances.

There's a major highway nearby and with the future Kettle Island bridge, connectivity to the airport is made even better. STO future transit plans lead close to the area, and no doubt shuttle services from downtown will also improve ease of getting to the airport.

Granted, I don't expect this to happen any time soon (if ever), but it was just a thought I had. I'd love to know yours.