The mining hub of the province is reaching out to others in the wake of Air Canada’s flight reduction plan. Many of the hits involve Labrador, especially the west.
Mayor Ron Barron says Air Canada has imposed similar reductions before, only to return after another airline picked up the slack.
Given the amount of mining activity, Wabush—which also serves the Fermont area of Quebec—is one of the busier airports in Atlantic Canada. It is served also by PAL which provides connections to Newfoundland, the rest of Labrador, and parts of Quebec.
Barron says PAL officials told him that they would consider adding flights if necessary.
Barron says you always like to have competition so maybe other airlines will take a look at what is being dropped.