Transport Canada says it is further easing travel restrictions in the country and will allow more airports to accept international passenger flights at the end of the month.
In a press release issued Tuesday, Transport Canada said the government's "strict vaccine travel requirements" that will be fully phased in by November 30, and the issuing of a pan-Canadian proof of vaccination passport, have created "opportunities for safe travel for vaccinated Canadians."
The department noted that the next step in easing travel restrictions is to expand the number of Canadian airports that can accept international passengers.
As of November 30, international flights carrying passengers will be allowed to land at these Canadian airports:
“Although our international status will be reinstated November 30, it will take some time to have international flights operating again out of YLW," said Sam Samaddar, Airport Director. "Some airlines have had to push back previously scheduled routes until 2022, due to the uncertainty of timing of YLW’s international status. “We are thrilled to be able to once again connect passengers internationally and welcome visitors to our region, and are working closely with airlines to have these routes in place as soon as possible.”
Currently YLW is anticipating the return of the following routes in the near future:
Alaska – Seattle – December 16, 2021
Sunwing – Varadero – January 2022
WestJet – Phoenix, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun – January 2022
*These routes are subject to change.
“We couldn’t have done this without support from our local politicians, neighbouring municipalities, key local businesses and community members,” said Mayor Colin Basran, ”Our entire community will benefit from the economic impacts of the return of international flights.”
What passengers need to know about international flights:
-- with files CTV News --