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Saint John Airport Invites Community to Land Use Plan Open House

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — December 5, 2025–Saint John Airport (YSJ) is inviting community members, neighbours, and stakeholders to attend a public open house as part of the airport’s Land Use Plan update, a process required by Transport Canada. The Plan outlines how airport lands are managed today and how they may evolve in the years…

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Saint John Airport Appoints Court Edeburn as New Chief Executive Officer

Saint John, NB — December 1, 2025 — The Saint John Airport (YSJ) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Court Edeburn as its new Chief Executive Officer following a national search. Court Edeburn is an award-winning transportation executive known for his commitment to customer service, community engagement, and operational excellence. His…

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YSJ Launches Baggage Belt Expansion to Enhance Passenger Experience

Saint John, NB — [November 20, 2025] – Saint John Airport (YSJ) is enhancing the travel experience for passengers with the expansion of its baggage system. A new, larger baggage belt is being installed to accommodate the increased volume of luggage from larger aircraft now serving the airport. During the construction phase, travellers will continue…

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Building better air service together

As winter schedules roll out across Canada, travellers flying through Saint John Airport now benefit from stronger year-round access to two key national hubs.  Air Canada is operating two daily flights to Toronto from YSJ this winter – up from this time last year – along with daily service to Montréal. These routes form the…

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Aerial’s unforgettable month at YSJ

It’s been quite a month for Aerial–YSJ’s facility K9. Trained to support both passengers and staff, Aerial brings calm, comfort and connection everywhere she goes. And this month, she put all those skills to work. She started by greeting a former premier during a visit to the airport – calmly making her rounds and offering…

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Learning, understanding, and moving forward together

This month, members of our management team – Jamie DeGrace and Lori Carle – joined colleagues from Port Saint John, Envision Saint John, Saint John Energy, and the Atlantica Centre for Energy for Indigenous Reconciliation training. It was a powerful and emotional experience that left all participants with a deeper awareness of the lived history…

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Cargo is back at YSJ

There’s more activity – and opportunity – taking off at Saint John Airport. Air Canada Cargo has officially reopened for exports at YSJ, following a renovation of the cargo counter and back-end operations area. The upgrades create a more efficient, modern space to support growing demand and deliver a smoother experience for shippers. Since early…

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A smoother arrival experience

On Nov. 17, we began work on installing a brand-new, longer baggage belt in our domestic arrivals area – a project designed to enhance comfort, efficiency, and the overall passenger experience at Saint John Airport. This investment is part of our ongoing commitment to improving the passenger journey from the moment you arrive.  A longer…

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Making your YSJ experience even better

At the Saint John Airport, providing exceptional passenger experiences is at the heart of our five-year strategic direction. We’re always looking for ways to make your time with us even better. We’ve launched a passenger experience survey to hear directly from you. Your feedback will help shape future improvements and ensure we’re meeting the needs…

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A colourful connection between cities

A new splash of colour now greets travellers at Saint John Airport – a vibrant 10-by-5-foot painting by local artist Fabiola Martínez, created through a remarkable collaboration that began hundreds of kilometres away in Montreal. The piece, titled Area 506: New Forms – Montreal Edition, was painted this spring during Explore NB, a Destination New…

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