Canadian Airport Thread II

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by Surrealplaces

Not surprisingly, a big drop in flights to the US. Down 70% y/y

Passenger bookings on Canada – US routes are currently down by 70% compared to the same period last year.

We didn't really get the true measure in January or February as many of those trips were already planned and paid for. We're going to really see the rubber hit the road now.

70%!!!

This should mean a significant route contraction as the year progresses. Maybe we'll see more European flights from Atlantic Canada as the major airlines move their equipment around (and improved connectivity to Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto from secondary Atlantic Canadian airports). Rumour is that Atlantic Canada may experience a banner tourism year from Canadians (and Europeans) visiting here rather than the US.