Guest Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Calgary airport closes two terminals, amenities amid COVID-19 pandemic BY DEMI KNIGHT 770 CHQR Posted March 30, 2020 2:01 pm Updated March 30, 2020 2:33 pm A ground crew member guides a plane into position at an airport in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS IMAGES/Jeff McIntoshs airline passenger volumes continue to decrease due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Calgary International Airport is closing some of its terminals in an effort to consolidate operations. “We are now facing the stark reality that many parts of the aviation sector, including airports, require drastic cost-cutting measures and external support to remain viable,” Bob Sartor, president and CEO of the Calgary Airport Authority, said in a statement on Monday. “Grounded aircraft are being parked on our aprons, taxiways and a runway. Thousands of aviation-related jobs have dissipated, in-terminal businesses are closing and it’s unknown when air travel will rebound.” Beginning March 31, Concourse A will be closed, meaning all domestic departures and arrivals will combine to operate out of Concourses B and C. Domestic check-in areas, bag drop and baggage carousel operations will also be confined to one area. 1:56Alberta health officials now stationed at international arrivals at Calgary airport Alberta health officials now stationed at international arrivals at Calgary airport With a projected revenue loss of between 40 to 50 per cent this year and increased costs in areas such as cleaning and communications, Sartor said these changes reflect new cost-cutting measures being taken by the airport. The airport has also laid off one-third of its staff, with executive leaders taking pay cuts to help combat the economic struggles the facility is facing due to the ongoing pandemic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 COVID-19 - Impact is being felt at YQB QUÉBEC CITY, March 27, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Over the past two weeks, Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) has deployed extraordinary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 COVID-19 prompts layoffs for more than half of all Vancouver ... biv.com › article › 2020/03 › covid-19-prompts-layoffs-more-half-all... 3 days ago - What happened: Vancouver Airport Authority (VAA) CEO Craig Richmond told Business in Vancouver that more than half of the approximately 26,500 workers at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) have been laid off. His authority has also halted construction at the airport, throwing ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagger Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/controlled-access-to-airport-installations-856606918.html QUÉBEC, March 30, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The ministère des Transports wishes to inform the population, as well as air carriers and operators, that access to airport installations is now controlled. This measure applies to flights to all airports (whether they are under provincial, federal or municipal jurisdiction, or private businesses) located in the eight regions where non-essential travel is restricted by the gouvernement du Québec. The restrictions aim to protect these regions from COVID-19. Non-essential travel to and from the following eight regions is restricted: Bas-Saint-Laurent, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Nunavik and Terres-Cries-de-la Baie-James. Passengers should take note of the following instructions before going to any airport. 1. The passenger must not exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19 (cough, fever, etc.). 2. The airline ticket must be booked beforehand. 3. Travel must be essential (for work in a service or business considered essential, for humanitarian or health reasons, etc.) Passengers should contact their air carrier for any other questions. Private aircraft operators are expected to ensure that passengers comply with instructions 1 to 3. During the pandemic The ministère des Transports (MTQ) continues its operations while actively keeping track of the evolution of the pandemic. The MTQ's mission is to ensure the sustainable mobility of people and goods throughout the province using efficient and safe transportation systems that contribute to Québec's development. The MTQ invites anyone who wishes to know more about COVID-19 to visit Québec.ca/coronavirus or call 1 877 644-4545. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Vancouver Airport YVR: 25 March Update 30 March 2020Canadian Aviation News From YVR website Operations Update YVR Terminal Operations Update As part of the response to the COVID-19 situation and reduced passenger traffic, we are looking at every opportunity for efficiencies and will be consolidating areas of the terminal building on a phased basis. Consolidation is critical for us as an airport operator to ensure the continued safety and security of our people and our facility. Beginning Wednesday, March 25, we will be closing the following gates and pre-board screening: Domestic Terminal Gates B 18-27 International Terminal Gates D 72-74 USA Terminal Gates E 88, 90-96 AB Gatespre-board passenger screening- all domestic screening will be routed through C Gates with clearly marked signage This consolidation includes closing all washrooms, retail and food and beverage outlets in the above areas.Wayfinding signage will be placed in key areas of the terminal to re-direct passengers. YVR’s Food and Beverage and Retail Operations Update Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there have been some ongoing changes to YVR’s Food & Beverage and Retail operators. A limited number of airport dining options remain open with reduced hours offering take-out services. The following food & beverage operators remain open: Domestic Pre-Security Food Court – Level 3: A&W, Booster Juice, Subway and Tim Hortons Domestic Post-Security – A/B Gates: Carl’s Jr, Green Bean Café and Starbucks Domestic Post-Security – C Gates: Camden Food Co., Joe and The Juice, Rice Tales, Starbucks, Tim Hortons and Vera’s Burger Shack International/U.S. Pre-Security Food Court – Level 2: Tim Hortons International/U.S. Pre-Security Food Court – Level 3: Pajo’s Fish & Chips, Starbucks, Thai Hang and Wendy’s International Post-Security – Level 3: Hanami Express and Subway The following retailers remain open: Domestic Pre-Security – Level 1: 7-Eleven, Airport Luggage & Shoe Repair, Fabricare Cleaners, Medical Clinic, Pharmasave, Vancouver Dental Centre and West Coast Liquor Store Domestic Pre-Security – Level 3: Hudson News Domestic Post-Security – A/B Gates: Flight Stop Domestic Post-Security – C Gates: Hudson News and Relay International Pre-Security – Level 2: BC Lottery, ICE and Plaza Premium Lounge International/U.S. Pre-Security – Level 3: Coastal News, ICE, and Vancouver Marketplace International Post-Security – Level 3: BVLGARI, Gucci, Hermes, Red Cedar Market, World Duty Free Shop Transborder (U.S.) Post-Security – Level 3: Hudson News For hours of operation, visit yvr.ca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super 80 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Which airport authority will be the first to seek a bailout? I'm betting on YEG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Support to Canada’s Air Transportation Sector 30 March 2020Canadian Aviation News From: Department of Finance Canada ~ 30 March 2020 Backgrounder The Government of Canada recognizes the unprecedented disruption to the air transportation sector resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the beginning of the pandemic, air passenger traffic has declined significantly as governments around the world impose border restrictions and advise their citizens to avoid unnecessary travel as a measure to slow the progression of the disease. Support to Airports Airports rely on fees paid by airlines and passengers to sustain their operations. As passenger traffic declines, airports are seeing their revenues fall, while at the same time they need to ensure safe operations. To help airports reduce cost pressures and preserve cash flow as they deal with the effects of COVID-19 on their revenue, the government is waiving rents paid on ground leases for the 21 airport authorities that form part of the National Airport System and that pay rent to the government. The government will waive rent payments for March 2020 through December 2020. The government is also providing comparable treatment for PortsToronto, which operates Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, by waiving payments made to the federal government on revenues generated by the airport. This will provide relief up to $331.4 million, reflecting payments in the same period of 2018. By waiving ground lease payments, the government is helping these airport authorities to preserve cash flow during the disruption. This will allow them to redeploy cash to help maintain their operations and to support recovery strategies. This approach is consistent with actions taken to support the sector during previous major disruptions, such as the SARS outbreak in 2003. The 21 National Airport System airport authorities covered by this measure are not-for-profit, non-share capital corporations that pay rents to operate airports in Canada under long-term leases with Transport Canada. Rents are based on revenues earned from operating the airports and related lands, which are owned by the government. The 21 airport authorities that will receive relief are: St. John’s International Airport Authority Gander International Airport Authority Inc. Halifax International Airport Authority Charlottetown Airport Authority Inc. Saint John Airport Inc. Greater Moncton International Airport Authority Inc. Fredericton International Airport Authority Aéroport de Québec Inc. Aéroports de Montréal Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Authority Greater Toronto Airports Authority Greater London International Airports Authority Thunder Bay International Airports Inc. Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. Regina Airport Authority Saskatoon Airport Authority Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Calgary Airport Authority Prince George Airport Authority Inc. Vancouver International Airport Authority Victoria Airport Authority. PortsToronto operates the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and pays an annual charge to Transport Canada based on the revenues it earns under the terms of its letters patent. PortsToronto revenues include those generated from operating Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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