Atlantic Canada airport thread

[Taeolas]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Still waiting on final traffic numbers for 2018 for CYQM (Moncton), but traffic was up 3% for the January-November period, and using this, based on the previous years numbers, passenger volume for 2018 should be in the range of 686,000.

Freddy is starting to nip at our heels!!!

Here's a link to the CYQM newsletter for Winter 2018 (released in December).

https://app.outstand.com/recipients/...iew_in_browser

If Freddy can maintain 5% growth rate, they will reach YQM's current numbers by 2028 I think.

Of course even at the 3% rate you mention above, by then YQM will be fast approaching 1M PAX. (At 3% YQM hits 1M around 2030 give or take a year).

So by 2030, NB's 3 big Airports should be over 2M PAX total, Moncton being most of that, but Freddy being a healthy chunk of that, and SJ being the rest+gravy (the part over 2M).

[Lobster chucker]

Originally Posted by Taeolas

If Freddy can maintain 5% growth rate, they will reach YQM's current numbers by 2028 I think.

Of course even at the 3% rate you mention above, by then YQM will be fast approaching 1M PAX. (At 3% YQM hits 1M around 2030 give or take a year).

So by 2030, NB's 3 big Airports should be over 2M PAX total, Moncton being most of that, but Freddy being a healthy chunk of that, and SJ being the rest+gravy (the part over 2M).

Very Impressive and good to see. I recall though that they consider traffic form the flight school and the military flights as well do they not? Would think the Flight school would be minimal , but I believe the Military flights were a significant amount ? more curious, glad to see their having success

[Freddypop]

Originally Posted by Lobster chucker

Very Impressive and good to see. I recall though that they consider traffic form the flight school and the military flights as well do they not? Would think the Flight school would be minimal , but I believe the Military flights were a significant amount ? more curious, glad to see their having success

The flight school and military flights add very little to the PAX totals at YFC. With the exception of a handful of direct military conveys each year for deployment overseas most of the military I've seen travelling en masse has been via commercial aircraft ie Air Canada or West Jet. The flight school re PAX is negligible. What both the military and especially the flight school do add however is substantially increase the total traffic volume at YFC (similar to YQM) ie take offs and landings

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by Freddypop

What both the military and especially the flight school do add however is substantially increase the total traffic volume at YFC (similar to YQM) ie take offs and landings

Indeed.

In terms of total aircraft movements, the Fredericton International Airport is the busiest one in Atlantic Canada (#14), followed closely by the Greater Moncton Romeo Leblanc International Airport (#16). Halifax Stanfield International Airport isn't even in the top 20!!

Stats Canada keeps tabs on five of the regional airports (I believe the ones with local air traffic control).

Fredericton - 119,554 movements (58,988 local)
Moncton - 111,887 movements (48,172 local)
Halifax - 84,045 movements (5,073 local)
St. John's - 43,860 movements (1,268 local)
Gander - 43,652 movements (17,792 local)

I guess nobody in St. John's owns a private plane........

It's interesting that the flight college is still called the Moncton Flight College when it is the Fredericton campus which is busier............

[Trevor3]

Our town council recently raised the issue of exorbitant airfares in Newfoundland and Labrador. Mayor Tom Rose did the media circuit last week and appeared on NTV, CBC and in the Western Star speaking about the need for an investigation into the high price of flights within the province.

Stephenville Mayor Tom Rose wants high airfares investigated - Western Star

Stephenville mayor wants investigation into high airfares in NL - CBC

I was supposed to attend a funeral in Goose Bay this summer. When I priced the flight it was $1300 return. Earlier in the summer I traveled to Toronto and was able to get a return flight + 4 nights in a decent hotel for a similar price.

[Taeolas]

Well the numbers for the NB airports seem to be official now:

NB Airports beat passenger records

Over 1.4M Passengers across the big 3 airports, Sounds like SJ Airport has some further improvements that will give its numbers a bigger boost when they're done this year too.

The Fredericton International Airport hosted 424,324 passengers in 2018, nearly a seven per cent increase from 2017. It was also the first time in the airport’s history it has reached the 400,000 passenger milestone, said Johanne Gallant, president and CEO of Fredericton International Airport Authority.

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Meanwhile, 282,217 people flew out of the Saint John John Airport last year, a seven per cent increase over last year and the airport’s second consecutive record-breaking year in passenger traffic.

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Moncton remains the busiest airport in the province. In 2018, a record 681,437 people flew out of the Greater Moncton International Airport, up from 665,630 in 2017.

[MonctonRad]

CYQM press release:

In 2018, YQM achieved its best ever passenger traffic and dedicated intermodal freighter traffic results!
JANUARY 24, 2019

DIEPPE, NB – As a result of combined efforts from its key airlines partners, Air Canada, Westjet, Porter, Sunwing and Air Transat, the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM) achieved its best passenger traffic ever in 2018, with 681,437 passengers over the course of the year.

YQM reached its highest passenger traffic ever, surpassing its previous record in 2014 when western destined mobile worker traffic reached its peak. One major distinction observed in 2018 was that all of these passengers flowed through our main terminal building and via scheduled airline partners rather than western oil company workers who mainly used chartered aircraft from the Fixed Based Operations (FBO).

The year was also significant in that YQM achieved a record volume of dedicated intermodal international air cargo freighter tonnage with 16 flights by Kalitta Air and Ethiopian Airlines carrying close to 1000 metric tonnes of live lobster to destinations such as China and Europe.

“I’m so proud to be able to announce that 2018 was our best year in passenger numbers ever!,” said Bernard LeBlanc, President and CEO of the airport. “As New Brunswick’s busiest airport and knowing the economic impact our airport has on the economy of our community, we are confident that we will continue to grow and prosper in the face of growing competition and constant industry changes. We continue to work hard at making YQM the ‘Atlantic Canada’s Central Gateway to the World!’ and are grateful for the continued loyalty of our customers, airlines and partners in the business community and government.”

2018 has been a significant year for YQM, among the accomplishments YQM:

Successfully completed its 2018-2038 Master Plan
Increased its southern destination line-up
Updated the parking lot infrastructure – including payment automation, cell phone waiting area and an additional 52 new parking spots
Attained level 2 Carbon Accreditation Certification (carbon footprint reduction)
Implemented key energy efficiency initiatives such as LED lighting in the terminal building
The airport also had very positive financial results in 2018. These will be provided at our annual meeting on May 3, 2019.
Also important to note that this winter, YQM along with its airline partners, will be offering 11 weekly direct non-stop flights to southern destinations. New for 2019, Air Transat has added extra weeks to all of their destinations, starting off the season sooner, in order to cover the New Brunswick March Break.

2019 is anticipated to be a very active year with major capital program reinvestments planned. Planned key capital initiatives for 2019 include runway 06/24 resurfacing, continued focus on carbon reduction and energy efficiency improvement projects such as apron floodlighting replacement and fleet replacement.

[magee_b]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

The year was also significant in that YQM achieved a record volume of dedicated intermodal international air cargo freighter tonnage with 16 flights by Kalitta Air and Ethiopian Airlines carrying close to 1000 metric tonnes of live lobster to destinations such as China and Europe.

When did Ethiopian start offering cargo services to Moncton?! If it's true, that's a pretty big connection - they have an extensive global network.

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by magee_b

When did Ethiopian start offering cargo services to Moncton?! If it's true, that's a pretty big connection - they have an extensive global network.

It’s an official press release so it must be true. I wasn’t aware myself that they were at the airport.

[L'homard]

The day the disturbed lady was involved with a standoff with police in her car in the industrial park there was an Ethiopian cargo jet on the tarmac. A massive beast it was.

[magee_b]

Found this tweet from December for the first time they landed:

New visitor @MonctonYQM last night. From LA to Moncton to Liege! With a live lobster pickup in between.

https://twitter.com/BFLYQM/status/1074394261016272896

[L'homard]

There is some sort of seafood distribution facility for all of Europe and beyond in Liege. EDIT: https://www.liegeairport.com/flexport/en/

[theshark]

West jet announced direct St. John’s - Edmonton starting in June

[Marty_Mcfly]

Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker

That's an unusual choice, but it makes sense I suppose...



Several of my friends who booked flights from St. John's direct to Dublin, and accepted the change to fly to Halifax first, are now being contacted by WestJet saying they're decreasing the planned number of flights between Halifax and Dublin and asking them to change their dates. Sigh. What a magnificent fuckup. Just give it back already!

From the Canadian airport thread.

[J81]

No actual cargo numbers for Moncton though? Id like to see a total for the tear.

[q12]

Over 4.3 Million Passengers in 2018 for Halifax Stanfield

Halifax Stanfield Growth Reaches New Heights, 4.3 Million Passengers Served in 2018

POSTED ON JANUARY 29, 2019

Halifax, N.S. – Halifax Stanfield continued to experience steady growth in 2018, achieving a new record of 4,316,079 passengers served. This is an increase of 5.7 per cent over the previous year of 4,083,188 passengers served, which was the first time the airport surpassed the 4 million passenger milestone.

“We’re really pleased to see more and more passengers choosing to use Halifax Stanfield as their destination, point of departure or preferred transfer airport” said Joyce Carter, President & CEO, Halifax International Airport Authority. “We believe this achievement is in part due to our ongoing focus with airline, government and tourism partners to provide the right connections for travellers to get to and from their destination of choice and making smart infrastructure investments to accommodate our growing service offerings.”

In 2018, the biggest percentage area of growth was seen in the international sector, primarily as a result of new services to London and Paris, and additional capacity to Glasgow, Reykjavik and Frankfurt.

Last year, Halifax Stanfield was served by 18 scheduled and charter passenger airlines flying to 43 destinations. The airport served an average of 170 flights each day to various points within Canada, the United States, Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean.

“We’ve seen an increase in the travel choices available to our passengers, from ultra low-cost flights connecting Halifax to other parts of Canada and more nonstop flights to popular transborder and European destinations,” remarked Carter. “More choice and price points give passengers more reasons to travel, and our team is happy to be able to welcome so many travellers here at Halifax Stanfield. It’s one of the first and last stops for many visitors to our beautiful region and we’re pleased to play such an important role in the provincial and regional
tourism sector.”

Halifax Stanfield has been steadily growing over the last five years, with passenger volume increasing by 17.8 per cent, which equates to an additional 650,000 passengers.

2018 By the Numbers:

Total Passengers Served = 4,316,079 (up 5.7 percent over 2017)
Domestic Air Travel = 84 per cent of all traffic (up 4.6 per cent over 2017)
International Air Travel = 9 per cent of all traffic (up 19.5 per cent over 2017)
Transborder Air Travel = 7 per cent of all traffic (up 4.1 per cent over 2017)

https://halifaxstanfield.ca/2019/01/...s-served-2018/

[magee_b]

Some different AC changes impacting Atlantic Canada this summer season were posted on the main Canadian Airports thread. Tried to summarize them here:

Originally Posted by nname

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Mainline:
YYC-YHZ 1x daily 320 AC674 (change from Rouge)
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Rouge:
YYZ-YQM 3x daily 319 AC1502/4/6 (3 Rouge, 1 Express Total)
YYZ-YFC 2x daily 319 AC1524/6 (2 Rouge, 1 Express Total)
YUL-YYT 2x daily 319 AC1520/2 (2 Rouge, 1 Express Total)
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Rouge A320 now placed on YYZ-YYG/YDF
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Additional Express Frequency:
YOW-YYG 1x daily CRJ (2 Express total)
YUL-YQM 1x daily DH4 (5 Express total)
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[MonctonRad]

So, with the Rouge service, this would appear to indicate widespread replacement of the old Dash 8 turboprops with Airbus 319 jets!



Your post indicates 3x daily service to Toronto from Moncton using AC Rouge Airbus 319, and 1x daily service to Toronto using AC Express (presumably Dash 8)

That's a bit of a step forward!

[Bishop2047]

^

That is a lot more seating too.

As someone who flies out of Fredericton frequently, I would welcome a bigger plane. Just need those renovations to speed up. A little disappointed to see nothing added to or changing with SJ.

[Sunnybrae]

Wow, I wonder what prompted the upgrade to jets? Is it because they need to use the 319's somewhere until winter?