Operations have resumed at St. John’s International Airport after five days of flights being grounded.
After receiving the nod from the capital city, amid its sixth day under a State of Emergency, the airport resumed operations at 5:00 this morning.
The City of St. John’s has permitted travel to and from the airport, but the airport authority is urging people to avoid heading to the airport unless you have a flight or are picking someone up.
The city of St. John's is still in a state of emergency. Please do not travel to the airport unless you have a flight, are working there, or are picking someone up. When possible, please carpool or take a taxi to minimize traffic and congestion on roadways. #YYT #nlwx
— St. John's Airport (@stjohnsairport) January 22, 2020
As the city is still under a state of emergency, the airport also encourages people to carpool or use taxis when possible to alleviate congestion on roads in the capital city.
Recovery flights have been set into motion, along with normal operations, to make up for days of cancellations at St. John’s International. Passengers are advised to arrive early.
Taxi cab drop offs are steady stream now at #yyt @stjohnsairport @590VOCM @Fred_Hutton #nlwx #nltraffic pic.twitter.com/96Np1N1pa0
— Gerri Lynn Mackey (@GerriLynnMackey) January 22, 2020
In addition to regular capacity, Air Canada is adding 1,200 extra seats to Halifax and Toronto the next two days, while WestJet is adding 1,300 seats and eight flights.
The first flight from Halifax is due to arrive just before 10 a.m.
Things are quiet right now @stjohnsairport but recovery flights will be added to normal operations today. Passengers are urged to arrive early so there’s time for the traveling process. @VOCMNEWS @590VOCM @Fred_Hutton #nltraffic #nlwx pic.twitter.com/9hnauKnqVa
— Gerri Lynn Mackey (@GerriLynnMackey) January 22, 2020
